In which state has a new species of blue ant been discovered recently?

A)
Sikkim
B)
Madhya Pradesh
C)
Arunachal Pradesh
D)
Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Arunachal Pradesh


* Indian researchers have recently discovered a unique blue ant species in Siang Valley, a "biodiversity hotspot" in Arunachal Pradesh.

* It has been discovered by researchers at Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE).

* According to ATREE researchers, the species has been named Paraparatrechina neela for its "distinctness from common red, black or brown ants..

Published On : June 5, 2024