在西太平洋发现了一个新的深海珊瑚,名为Iridogorgia chewbacca, 其毛皮直直的树枝。 A new deep-sea coral, named Iridogorgia chewbacca for its furry, upright branches, has been identified in the western Pacific.

新发现的深海珊瑚Iridogorgia chewbacca因长长、毛皮般的树枝和直立的形状, 以《星球大战》中的Chewbacca命名。 A newly identified deep-sea coral, Iridogorgia chewbacca, has been named after Chewbacca from Star Wars due to its long, fur-like branches and upright shape. 2006年在西太平洋首次看到,它只是最近才通过基因分析确认为一种独特的物种。 First seen in 2006 in the western Pacific, it was only recently confirmed as a distinct species through genetic analysis. Hawai ' i Mānoa ' s Les Watling大学发现,在Zootaxa出版的研究结果凸显了深海环境中新的海洋物种目前的潜力。 Discovered by University of Hawai‘i Mānoa’s Les Watling, the finding, published in Zootaxa, highlights the ongoing potential for new marine species in deep ocean environments. 这个名字既荣耀于科学发现,也荣耀于流行文化,反映了尚未探索的海洋中仍然存在的神秘。 The name honors both scientific discovery and pop culture, reflecting the mystery still present in unexplored seas.