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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 …
Read MoreWhole-Body Coordination Drives Regeneration in Simple Animals Why in the News? Recent studies published in Cell and Cell Reports reveal that regeneration in axolotls and planarian flatworms is not a localised process but a whole-body event, coordinated through gut-derived metabolic signals and nervous system–mediated stress responses. This coordinated approach to regeneration bears similarities to how …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Channa nachi, a newly discovered snakehead fish species from Meghalaya, India, features a unique bicolor pattern and distinctive markings. Its discovery highlights the ecological importance of conserving freshwater habitats and enriching India’s aquatic biodiversity. Habitat and Discovery: Channa nachi, a newly identified species of snakehead fish, has been discovered in Meghalaya, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A tigress in West Bengal’s Siliguri Zoo accidentally killed her three newborn cubs, spotlighting the complex reasons behind animal infanticide in both the wild and captivity. About Resource Management and Survival Strategy: Animals often reject or kill weak offspring to conserve resources for stronger cubs. Zoos have witnessed numerous such incidents: …
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