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Researchers find new life in Himalayan Soil in Northeast India
short by / on Saturday, 6 December, 2025
Researchers discovered three tiny new creatures in Northeast India, a microscopic springtail from Sikkim, the size of a pinhead, and two never-before-seen ant species from tea gardens in Assam and Meghalaya. The ants are unique because they have feather-like hairs. This proves our soil holds endless hidden biodiversity.
read more at Research Matters