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New Marine Nematode Species
April 10 , 2026
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- Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered two new marine species off the coast of Tamil Nadu.
- The species are named Corononema dhriti and Epacanthion indica.
- Corononema dhriti is the fourth known species of its genus in the world and is named after ZSI Director Dr Dhriti Banerjee.
- Epacanthion indica is a predatory nematode with special mandibles and tooth-like structures.
- Nematodes belong to the phylum Nematoda and can be free-living or parasitic organisms.
- These marine nematodes help in nutrient cycling, maintain ocean health, and act as bioindicators of environmental change.
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