New sesame-seed-sized animal found living its best life off Taiwan coast

Scientists have discovered a new, sesame-seed-sized species of nudibranch off the coast of Taiwan, adding to the genus Thecacera. This tiny shell-less mollusk joins the six previously known species found globally, challenging previous assumptions about the diversity of such small marine creatures. The discovery is significant as it highlights the vast biodiversity yet to be uncovered in our oceans and emphasizes the importance of continued marine research to understand these ecosystems better.