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Pisodonophis kalinga

May 31, 2023

The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently made an exciting discovery in the waters of Odisha’s Ganjam district. Scientists from ZSI identified a previously unknown species of eel, which has been named Pisodonophis kalinga. This remarkable finding sheds light on ..

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Gomphonema rajaguruii

May 30, 2023

Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have made an exciting discovery in the field of diatoms. A new species of diatom, named Gomphonema rajaguruii, was found in a semi-aquatic environment along the wet walls of Maharashtra’s picturesque ..

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What is Sturisoma reisi?

May 26, 2023

The Sturisoma genus of fish has recently welcomed a new member to its diverse family. Researchers have identified and described a species called Sturisoma reisi, adding to the rich biodiversity found in the Madeira River basin in Bolivia and Brazil. ..

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Meiogyne arunachalensis

May 24, 2023

In the verdant forests of Arunachal Pradesh, a significant botanical discovery has been made. Researchers have identified a new species of tree and named it Meiogyne arunachalensis. This remarkable finding sheds light on the rich biodiversity of the region and ..

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Barkudia Limbless Skink

May 23, 2023

In a momentous event for herpetology and the conservation of biodiversity, the first-ever sighting of the Barkudia limbless skink (Barkudia melanostica) has recently been reported at the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. This small reptile, renowned for its unique limbless body and ..

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Gekko mizoramensis

May 17, 2023

In a significant scientific breakthrough, researchers from Mizoram University and the Max Planck Institute for Biology in Tubingen, Germany, have identified and named a new species of flying gecko found in Mizoram. Key Facts The recently discovered flying gecko species ..

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