Study Guide · Chapter 13
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Two New Spider Species Found in Nagaland
- Psechrus ntu and Psechrus phenshunyu, published in Zootaxa, named after local villages.
- The species Psechrus himalayanus was also recorded in the region for the first time.
- Highlights Northeast India as a globally significant biodiversity hotspot.
New Worm-Eating Snake in Mizoram
- Trachischium lalremsangai discovered during surveys in Mizoram-Myanmar forest regions, documented in Herpetozoa.
- Named after herpetologist Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga in recognition of his research contributions.
- Herpetozoa is published by the Austrian Herpetological Society.
India-Africa Forum Summit Postponed
- Deferred as a precautionary measure amid an Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda.
- The Summit, established in 2008, is the apex platform for India-Africa dialogue and cooperation.
- Postponement reflects the priority given to delegate safety amid an active public-health emergency.
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