Fern’s Genome 50 Times Larger Than Human’s
The fork fern Tmesipteris oblanceolata, found in New Caledonia, holds the record for the largest known genome, being 50 times larger than the human genome.…
Species
AI Helps Search for Endangered Plant’s Female Partner
Artificial intelligence is aiding researchers in finding a female partner for E. woodii, the “world’s loneliest plant,” to naturally spread the species, now extinct in…
Mangroves in South India, Sri Lanka Labeled ‘Critically Endangered
The IUCN has labeled coastal mangroves in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives as “critically endangered.” The assessment highlights the importance of mangroves for…
Caterpillars Sense Electric Fields
British scientists discovered that caterpillars have a sixth sense called electroreception, allowing them to detect electric fields through setae. The study, published in PNAS, examined…
New Algal Species Discovered
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Manipur Takes Steps To Save Endangered Meitei Ponies
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Marine Heatwaves Trigger Widespread Coral Bleaching in Lakshadweep Sea
Marine heatwaves in the Lakshadweep Sea have triggered widespread coral bleaching, severely impacting the region’s marine biodiversity. Conducted by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute…
Glyptothorax punyabratai
The newly discovered catfish species, Glyptothorax punyabratai, identified by ICAR-NBFGR in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tung Stream, belongs to the genus known for their ability to cling…
Marine Heatwaves Trigger Widespread Coral Bleaching in Lakshadweep Sea
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