# Scientists discover ghostly, eyeless creature hidden in Chinese cave

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-21T03:08:17+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261019093445.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/scientists-discover-ghostly-eyeless-creature-hidden-in-chinese-cave-009a0d/

Deep inside a high-altitude Chinese cave, scientists discovered a ghostly, eyeless freshwater snail that has evolved to live entirely in darkness, marking the first recorded discovery of its kind in China. Named after a faceless mythical creature, the rare species may already be in danger, with researchers finding only three living adults.

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