Cave research. Romanian geologist Cristian Lascu using a light microscope to study a spider found in Movile Cave. This cave, which is located close to
Cave research. Romanian geologist Cristian Lascu using a light microscope to study a spider found in Movile Cave. This cave, which is located close to Romania's Black Sea coast, was discovered by Lascu in 1986. Life in this cave has evolved in isolation for millions of years in an environment rich in hydrogen sulphide. Microbes obtaining energy from hydrogen sulphide form the basis of the food chain. This spider (Lascona cristiani) is named after Lascu. Photographed at the Institute of Bio-Speleology, Bucharest, Romania.
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