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- Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have discovered a new species of marine tardigrade from the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, naming it Batillipes chandrayaani in honor of India’s Chandrayaan-3 moon mission.
About Batillipes Chandrayaani:
- Discovery Location: Mandapam, Tamil Nadu.
- Features:
- Size: Approximately 0.15 millimeters in length and 0.04 millimeters in width.
- Appearance: Trapezoid-shaped head and four pairs of legs, each equipped with sharp-tipped sensory spines.
- Morphology: Similar in both male and female.
What are Tardigrades?
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