Discovery of New Soil Nematode Species Crassolabium dhritiae
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BEFORE: There were 38 recognized species of the genus Crassolabium worldwide. NOW: The discovery of Crassolabium dhritiae brings the global total to 39 species.
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BEFORE: Only eight species of the Crassolabium genus were formally recorded in India. NOW: There are nine documented species of this genus within the country.
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BEFORE: The soil ecology of Odisha's Keonjhar district lacked formal documentation of this specific beneficial nematode. NOW: The area is officially recognized as the habitat for this distinct organism, aiding future agricultural and ecological mapping.
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Practice Questions
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With Reference ToWith reference to the newly discovered Crassolabium dhritiae and soil nematodes, consider the following statements: 1. Crassolabium dhritiae was discovered by the Zoological Survey of India in the Western Ghats. 2. Soil nematodes play a crucial role in organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling. 3. The species was named in honor of the Director of the Zoological Survey of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?