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A recent study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has documented 191 species of cockroaches (Order: Blattodea) in India. Significantly, more than 60% of these species (119 species) are endemic, meaning they are found only in India and nowhere else in the world. The findings highlight the country's rich and often overlooked insect biodi
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ZSI documents 191 cockroach species in India, with 119 endemic species. DNA barcoding reveals biodiversity and ecological importance of insects.
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