New species can be found in Antarctica's hot caves
New species can be found in Antarctica's hot caves
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Scientists believe that in the hot caves within Antarctica glaciers, organisms can be a world of animals and vegetation. A study conducted by the Australian National University (ANU) found that flowing streams in the area surrounding the active volcano Mount Erebus in Ros Island, Antarctica has made a large cave net. Researchers said that the study of soil samples from these caves found fragments of algae, moss and small animals in it.

C Fraser of ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society said, "Caves can be very hot inside. Some caves may also be up to 25 degrees Celsius. You can also wear a T-shirt there and stay comfortable."

Fraser, principal researcher of the study published in Polar Biology General said," The cave has a light in the mouth and in some cases where the ice sheet is thin, there are light filters inside. " 

He said that DNA found in most of Mount Erebus caves are similar to DNA of trees and animals including moss, algae and invertebrates, found in other places in Antarctica.

He said that this study provides a glimpse of what could happen inside Antarctica ice. There may also exist new species of flora and fauna. The scientist said," The next step is to see the caves more closely and to find any living organisms. If they exist there, then a new world will be able to find out. "

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