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New species of water beetle found in Manipur
Nagaland Post | Agencies | Imphal, Dec 28
Scientists have discovered six new species of water beetle in water bodies of the north eastern state of Manipur. These species are new to India. The species that helps in nutrient recycling and improving food chain in water bodies were discovered as part of a three year study on importance of aquatic beetle (coleoptera) in fresh eco-systems of Manipur.
“In fact, 22 water beetles (out of 65 recorded, belonging to coleoptera order) were reported for the first time in Manipur in our study across nine wetland sites under eight districts,” said senior research fellow O Sandhyarani. “These beetles from Manipur belong to different families. Six of them are new to India”.
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