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Bascanichthys chepakakiensis: New Snake Eel Species

BASCANICHTHYS CHEPAKAKIENSIS Why in the News? New Discovery: Marine scientists have discovered a new species of snake eel named Bascanichthys chepakakiensis. Location: The species was identified from Kakinada Fishing Harbour, Andhra Pradesh. Scientific Significance: It is only the second species of the genus Bascanichthys reported from Indian waters. BASCANICHTHYS CHEPAKAKIENSIS: Nomenclature: The name combines the …

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