Paraparatrechina neela
03.06.2024
Paraparatrechina neela
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Why in the news?
Indian researchers recently discovered a new ant species named Paraparatrechina neela from Arunachal Pradesh’s remote Siang Valley.
About Paraparatrechina neela:
- It is a new ant species discovered from Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It belongs to the rare genus Paraparatrechina and has been named Paraparatrechina neela.
- The word “neela” signifies the colour blue in most Indian languages, a fitting tribute to the ant's unique colour.
- This discovery signifies the first new species of Paraparatrechina in 121 years since the description of the sole previously known species, P. aseta (Forel, 1902), in the Indian subcontinent.
Features:
- It is a small ant with a total length of less than 2 mm.
- Its body is predominantly metallic blue, except for the antennae, mandibles, and legs.
- The head is sub triangular with large eyes and has a triangular mouthpart (mandible) featuring five teeth.
- This species has a distinct metallic blue colour that is different from any other species in its genus.
Source: News18.com
Ques :- Paraparatrechina neela’, recently seen in the news, is a:
A.A new species of butterfly
B.A new ant species
C.A new type of medicinal plant
D.An extinct species of mammal
Answer B