Lava tube discoveries at Lyman Museum

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“Thread-legged bug,” a cave-adapted species unique to Hawaii’s lava tubes. (Photo: Mike Slay)
A cave-adapted “Planthopper,” one of many new species discovered in Hawaii’s lava tubes and currently being described. (Photo: Mike Slay)
“Cave Treader,” a cave-adapted species unique to Hawaii’s lava tubes. (Photo: Mike Slay)
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“New Discoveries in Hawaii’s Lava Tubes” will be presented 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 and 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Lyman Museum.

Dr. Megan Porter and her team of cave biologists have been studying the communities of amazing animals living in lava tubes on Hawaii Island, including some newly discovered species, and how they are connected to native forests on the surface. Learn all about these creatures and the underground world they inhabit.

Cost is $3; free for museum members. For details call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.