Researchers have identified a tiny new species of ghost pipefish whose shaggy, reddish appearance led scientists to name it after Mr. Snuffleupagus, the “Sesame Street” character. Scientific American described the fish as unusually small and covered in flamboyant reddish “hairs” that help it blend with red algae. Discover Magazine reported that divers photographed the hairy mystery fish repeatedly before researchers confirmed it as a new species. Google News listed a USA Today item that highl...

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