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Fimbristylis wayanadensis is a newly discovered species of sedge (grass-like plant) from the Wayanad district of Kerala, Western Ghats. Found in marshy grasslands, it is characterized by its unique floral structure and is currently considered endemic to this biodiversity hotspot.
Click to View MoreThe discovery of Drawida vazhania underscores the critical role of soil biodiversity in ecosystem health. To protect these "ecosystem engineers" from habitat loss and chemicals, India must adopt agroecological farming and strictly enforce Gadgil Committee recommendations for Western Ghats conservation.
Click to View MoreA global study shows dispersed rural sprawl causes far more biodiversity loss than dense cities. Low-density expansion fragments habitats, fuels conflict, and degrades hotspots like the Western Ghats. Policies should favour compact urban growth and landscape-level rural conservation to meet global biodiversity targets.
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