Readers Ask: Is This A New Species?

Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 12:07 in Biology & Nature

Several Florida residents have reported seeing the Leptotyphlops microsnake long before it was announced as a new species, which herpetologist Blair Hedges named for his wife. Readers want to know: how can you tell if the new animal or plant you've stumbled across is a unique, as of yet unnamed species? Do you know the answer? Submit your science and technology questions to fyi@popsci.com.

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