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New Springtail Species - Sikkim
December 28 , 2025
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- Scientists discovered a new species of Collembola (springtails) in the high-altitude region of Sikkim.
- The new species is named Neelus sikkimensis.
- This is the first time the genus Neelus has been recorded in India.
- Collembola are very small soil insects that live in soil and moss.
- They act as bio-indicators, helping scientists understand soil and environmental health.
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