Posted on 12/28/2011 8:21:06 AM PST by decimon
Remarkable images of life from one of the most inhospitable spots in the ocean have been captured by scientists.
Researchers have been surveying volcanic underwater vents - sometimes called black smokers - in the South West Indian Ridge in the Indian Ocean.
The UK team found an array of creatures living in the super-heated waters, including yeti crabs, scaly-foot snails and sea cucumbers.
They believe some of the species may be new to science.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
-——So, where do these creatures come from?——
They evolve from existent species
Highly unlikely, evolution takes far, far longer than the volcanic vents exist. The volcanic vent releases lava, which over a period of time becomes an island. These creatures are found at crushing depths (ie. young vents). This would imply instantaneous evolution - which we just don't see in nature.
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