New Species
Pisodonophis kalinga
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
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Gomphonema rajaguruii
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
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What is Sturisoma reisi?
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
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Meiogyne arunachalensis
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
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Barkudia Limbless Skink
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Gekko mizoramensis
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
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Saurona Genus
The Natural History Museum in London has named a newly discovered genus of butterflies Saurona. The name was chosen because the black rings on the butterfly’s orange wings reminded the experts of the all-seeing eye in JRR Tolkien’s books. Dr ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
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Horaglanis populi
Researchers in southern India have made a fascinating discovery after a six-year-long survey for signs of subterranean creatures. They found a new species of subterranean catfish, which they named Horaglanis populi. This creature dwells only in underground aquifers, and encounters ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
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Two New Species of Jumping Spiders
Two new species of jumping spiders have been discovered by researchers at the Zoological Survey of India. These spiders are similar to other members of the genus Phintella, which typically inhabit under leaves and barks of shrubs and grasses. Their ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
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New Species of Spiny Clam Shrimps
Researchers have uncovered two genetically unique species of spiny clam shrimps, also known as Spinicaudatans, in Karnataka and Goa. These newly discovered species are distinct from other Indian species previously identified. What are Spiny Clam Shrimps? Spiny clam shrimps, despite ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs