Why is it in News?
→ Zoological Survey of India discovered a new species in Sikkim.
→ First-ever record of genus Neelus in India.
Important Points
- Discovered by Zoological Survey of India
- Found in high-altitude region of Sikkim
- New species of Collembola (springtails)
- First record of genus Neelus in India
- Total global species under genus now eight
- Microscopic soil-dwelling organism
- Completely lacks eyes
- Adapted to dark subterranean habitats
- Distinct labral chaetotaxy observed