Nine New Species Discovered at Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
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What Happened
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Background
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What Changed
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BEFORE: Megamalai's invertebrate biodiversity was under-documented, leaving many micro-habitats unstudied. NOW: Nine new species have been formally described to science, including the jumping spider Stenaelurillus megamalai and the endemic damselfly Protosticta sholai.
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BEFORE: Ecosystem health in the sanctuary was primarily assessed using larger vertebrate population trends. NOW: Ecologists can monitor specific bio-indicator insects, such as the newly discovered mayflies and damselflies, to accurately gauge water quality and habitat stability.
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Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)With reference to the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, consider the following statements: 1. It forms a core component of the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. 2. The region is characterized by high-altitude montane shola forests and tropical wet evergreen forests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?