Published: 11th May, 2024
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Researchers have discovered a new species of marine tardigrade, named Batillipes chandrayaani, from the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu. The species is named after the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
About the Species
- Tardigrades, also known as 'water bears,' are microscopic animals found in marine and terrestrial environments. Despite their small size, they are incredibly resilient and have survived mass extinctions. Marine tardigrades account for 17% of all known tardigrade species and are found in oceans worldwide.
- It measures 0.15 millimetres in length and 0.04 millimetres in width, with a trapezoid-shaped head and four pairs of legs.
- Both sexes have similar morphology and size.
- This discovery adds to the genus Batillipes, making it the 39th species described.
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