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New shrimp species discovered off Lakshadweep

Category : Science and Tech
Published on: April 21 2022 Share on facebook

  • Scientists from the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources have discovered a new species of shrimp, which has been named Actinimenes koyas.
  • The species was collected at a depth of 1.0–2.0 m from the coral atoll of Agatti Island, which is part of the Lakshadweep group of islands.
  • This new species has been named ‘Koyas’ to honour the local community on the Lakshadweep islands as Koyas form an important ethnic community on the islands, who have made a significant contribution to the development and preservation of the heritage of the society.
  • The Agatti Island is at a distance of 459 km (248 nautical miles) from Kochi and is located the west of Kavaratti Island.
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