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A team of botanists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) has identified Dicliptera srisailamica, a flowering plant found in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Location |
Found along stream banks and rocky edges near waterfalls in the temple town of Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh. |
Plant Features |
Erect herb, reaching up to 90 cm. Four-angled stems covered with fine, deflexed hairs when young. Leaves are ovate with prominent veins and smooth margins. |
Flowers |
Small, pink, bi-lipped flowers arranged in clusters. Blooming period: October to January. |
Distinctive Features |
Short, downturned hairs on the stem. Distinctive bracts around the flowers. Capsules containing seeds covered in simple hairs. |
Family and Genus |
Acanthaceae family. Dicliptera genus, which includes 27 species in India, 8 of which are endemic. |
Diversity Contribution |
This adds to the diversity of India's flora, especially in the Eastern Ghats where Andhra Pradesh hosts seven recorded species of Dicliptera. |
Global Distribution |
Dicliptera species are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. |
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Zebrafish are known for their rapid development and genetic similarity to humans.
Scientific Name |
Danio rerio |
Habitat |
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Conservation Status |
Classified as a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. |
Organism for Biomedical Research |
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Genetic Similarity to Humans |
Zebrafish share about 70% of their genetic structure with humans. |
Organ Systems |
Zebrafish possess organs and tissues similar to humans, including muscles, blood, kidneys, and eyes. |
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Hundreds of birders have flocked to a sleepy village in the county of Yorkshire to see to the colorful Scarlet Tanager.
Scientific Name |
Piranga olivacea |
Habitat |
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Features |
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Male Plumage (Spring/Summer) |
Brilliant red with black wings and tail. |
Female/Immature Plumage (Fall) |
Olive-yellow with darker olive wings and tails. |
Post-Breeding Male Plumage |
Molts to female-like plumage but retains black wings and tail. |
Song and Call |
Song: Described as a “robin with a cold.” Call: Emphatic “chip-burr,” often used to locate the bird in treetops. |
IUCN Red List |
Least Concern |
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.The term "Dicliptera srisailamica" recently in the news in the context of which of the following? (a) A newly discovered species of amphibian (b) A flowering plant found in the Eastern Ghats (c) A newly launched satellite by ISRO (d) A new variant of the coronavirus Answer: b Explanation: Dicliptera srisailamica is a species of flowering plant in the genus of Dicliptera. This species is closely related to Dicliptera beddomei but shows distinct differences in various traits. The species was located within the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, near the well-known Srisailam area. This discovery adds to the rich biodiversity of the Eastern Ghats. |
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