Recent Discoveries in Biodiversity Include DiCaprio's Himalayan Snake, New Tenkana Spider and Two New Orchid Species.

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Recent research has revealed new species of snake, spider, and orchid in the Western Himalayas, Southern India, and Northeast India, showcasing the region's rich biodiversity.


      - A collaborative team of researchers from India, Germany, and the United Kingdom (UK) identified a new snake species named Anguiculus dicaprioi in the western Himalayas.

      - In another significant discovery, a team of arachnologists from India and Canada found a new genus of jumping spiders called Tenkana, which resides in Southern India and Northern Sri Lanka.

     

Main Points:-   Additionally, a new species of orchid named Crepidium assamicum was found in Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Assam, while another species, Coelogyne tripurensis, was discovered in the Jampui Hills of Tripura's North District. These findings highlight the urgent need for ongoing conservation efforts to protect these unique species.

     


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