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Lakshadweep’s New Crustacean Genus

New Microscopic Crustacean Genus Discovered in Lakshadweep Why in the News? Scientists have identified a new genus and species of microscopic crustacean from the Kavaratti lagoon, Lakshadweep. Named Indiaphonte bijoyi, the discovery enriches India’s marine biodiversity record and highlights the ecological importance of meiofauna in aquatic ecosystems. This discovery also underscores the need for stringent …

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