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Kelly-Ann Mills

Scientists discover 26 new worm species - some are so small you'd be lucky to see them

Experts have discovered 26 new species of worm from just one area of New Zealand, but say they are not surprised as they had perfect living conditions.

They were all discovered in an inlet close to the city of Porirua on the country's north island by a team from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).

The scientists looked at the samples over a five-year period and found hundreds of examples.

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