Published: 29th Mar, 2024
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Researchers have named a new species of deep-sea isopod discovered off the Kollam coast after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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- The tiny fish-parasitic crustacean, belonging to the genus Brucethoa, was recovered from the base of the gill cavity of the Spinyjawgreeneye, a marine fish.
- The new species has been named Brucethoaisroin honour of the Indian space agency’s successful space missions, including the recent successful lunar mission titled Chandrayaan-3.
- Brucethoaisro adds to the biodiversity of marine life in the Kollam coastal region.
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Fact Box Isopods are an order of invertebrates (animals without backbones) that belong to the greater crustacean group of animals, which includes crabs and shrimp. |
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