Why is it in the news?
Newly identified ant species discovered in Garbhanga Reserve Forest.
Named after its place of discovery in Assam.
Category: Environment
Important Points:
● New species of ant discovered in Guwahati, Assam
● Named after Garbhanga Reserve Forest
● Proposed common name: Assamese Spiny Ant
● Belongs to mucronata group of spiny ants
● Third species of this group recorded in India
● Length about 5.6 mm
● Bright yellow-orange abdomen
● Curved body spines for predator protection