June 12 , 2025
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- 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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