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Dugesia Punensis in Pune

June 12 , 2025 14 hrs 0 min 48 0
  • A new planarian worm species, Dugesia punensis, has been discovered in Pashan Lake, Pune.
  • This marks the first new planarian species recorded in India since 1983.
  • Dugesia punensis also demonstrates the notable regenerative abilities, capable of regrowing within 10-13 days.
  • The body size ranges between 8mm-12mm in length.

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