Tag: Zoological Survey of India

ZSI scientist discover new species of dogfish shark Squalus hima from India

July 12, 2024 admin

The new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima from Sakthikulangara fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. Also read: Tamirabharani fish count reveals 36 species, smooth-coated otters Squalus is a genus of dogfish…

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ZSI names a newly discovered head-shield sea slug after President Droupadi Murmu

March 1, 2024 admin

A photograph of Melanochlamys droupadi, a head-shield sea slug with ruby red spot. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Zoological Survey of India named a new marine species of head-shield sea slug with ruby red spot which was discovered from West Bengal and Odisha coast after President of India Droupadi Murmu. This species belonging to Melanochlamys…

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