Discovery of Koima Fish Genus
The genus Koima, a group of freshwater fish, has been discovered in the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot. This genus includes Koima remadevii and Koima…
Species
44% Coral Species Face Extinction: IUCN Red List
The IUCN’s 2024 report reveals that 44% of reef-building coral species face extinction, an increase from 33% in 2008. Major threats include climate change, pollution,…
Tamil Nadu Tackles Invasive Plant Threat
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Crinum Andhricum: New Flowering Plant
Crinum andhricum, a newly discovered flowering plant in the Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh, belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. Found at Sapparla Hills at 1,141 meters…
Mnemiopsis leidyi: The Time-Traveling Comb Jelly
Recent research reveals that the comb jelly species Mnemiopsis leidyi can reverse its development, returning to a larval stage under stress. This discovery, led by…
Turritopsis dohrnii: The Immortal Jellyfish
Turritopsis dohrnii, known as the immortal jellyfish, fascinates scientists with its ability to reverse its ageing process through transdifferentiation, where adult cells revert to unspecialised…
Dicliptera polymorpha: New Fire-Resilient Plant Species Discovered
Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute discovered Dicliptera polymorpha, a fire-resilient plant species in the Western Ghats. This unique grassland plant exhibits a dual-blooming pattern triggered…
Largest Feeding Frenzy Ever Recorded
Scientists observed the largest deep-water feeding frenzy in the Barents Sea, where capelin formed a massive school that attracted 2.5 million Atlantic cod. Advanced technologies…
New Jumping Spider Species Discovered in Pune
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