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A coral species that was thought to have been extinct since 2000 has been rediscovered by researchers.

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It opens up the possibility that an invisible ecosystem might exist between plants and animals.

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From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do if you see them in Iowa.