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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Ooceraea Joshi that is recently on the news?
A
Tribe
B
Disease
C
Terrorists group
D
New species of ant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 2 new species of a rare ant genus Ooceraea have been discovered in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They differ from others on the basis of the number of antennal segments. One of them found in the Periyar Tiger Reserve of Kerala, has been named Ooceraea joshii, in honour of Prof.

Detailed explanation-2: -CSIRO entomologist Dr David Yeates said the known but newly named ant, Anonychomyrma inclinata, was special, as it supports the endangered bulloak jewel butterfly, Hypochrysops piceatus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Herein, two new species from India (Aenictus kodungallurensis and Aenictus malakkaparensis) belonging to Aenictus ceylonicus group were discovered from Kerala, India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Newswise - The name given to the new species and genus is †Desyopone hereon gen. et sp. nov. In this way, the scientists are honouring the two research institutions involved – DESY and Hereon – which contributed significantly to this find with the help of modern imaging techniques.

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