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Discovery of New Marine Nematode Species

9 April 2026

Discovery of New Marine Nematode Species

The recent discovery of two new species of marine nematodes—Corononema dhriti and Epacanthion indica—by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) along the Tamil Nadu coast marks a significant contribution to India’s marine biodiversity research. Nematodes, or roundworms, are among the most abundant multicellular organisms on Earth and play a crucial role in marine ecosystems.

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