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A “plausible theory” tabled by one group theorised that, if the creature ever existed, it was “most likely” a giant eel.
Their theory was developed thanks to a technique that allowed scientists to sample all the life contained within Loch Ness by gathering environmental DNA, or e-DNA.
Dr Neil Gemmell, from the University of Otago, and his research team from New Zealand extracted more than 200 genetic samples at different depths all over the loch.
They were left with a list of all the species that live inside the waters, from bacteria to plants and animals.
Nessie has long interested the public (Image: GETTY)