“Batillipes Chandrayaani,” a new species of marine tardigrade, was recently discovered on the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu.
About the Batillipes Chandrayaani:
- This species is the third marine tardigrade to be scientifically described from Indian waters.
- It features a trapezoid-shaped head and four pairs of legs, each equipped with sharp-tipped sensory spines.
- The tardigrade has been named in honor of the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission.
- Both males and females exhibit similar morphology and size.
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