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Rare Dual-Sex Crab Discovered in Silent Valley Why in the News ? Researchers have discovered a rare case of gynandromorphy in a freshwater crab species Vela carli in Silent Valley National Park. This is the first such report in the Gecarcinucidae family, marking a significant finding in crustacean biology and biodiversity research. Key Discovery and …
Read MoreNEW DRAGONFLY SPECIES DISCOVERED IN KERALA Why in the News? Species Discovery: Researchers identified a new dragonfly species Lyriothemis keralensis from Kerala, highlighting ongoing biodiversity discoveries in human-modified landscapes. This discovery underscores the importance of obtaining proper environmental clearances for development projects that may impact such habitats. Scientific Publication: The discovery was formally validated through …
Read MoreKerala Leads India In Butterfly Diversity Western Ghats Why in the News? A new ENTOMON monograph confirms that Kerala hosts India’s highest butterfly diversity within the Western Ghats, documenting 328 species, high endemism, migratory corridors, and extensive host-plant relationships, strengthening the State’s biodiversity conservation significance. This study underscores the importance of environmental impact assessments and …
Read MoreIce Age Dragonfly Rediscovered in Western Ghats Why in the News ? The elusive dragonfly species Crocothemis erythraea, believed to have colonised southern India during the Pleistocene Ice Age, has been rediscovered in the high-altitude regions of the Western Ghats after decades of misidentification with the more common Crocothemis servilia. Rediscovery in Western Ghats: Initial …
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