DNA reveals two new bass species hidden in plain sight

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Mar 23, 2026, 11:19 pm122 ptsTrending
Two new species of black bass have been officially identified after decades of confusion with similar fish. Bartram’s bass and Altamaha bass stand out not just in appearance, but in their DNA, revealed through detailed genetic analysis of hundreds of specimens. Scientists say this breakthrough helps preserve…

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