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Maharashtra scientists discover new endemic micro‑snail in northern Western Ghats
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:42 PM
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A team of researchers from Maharashtra has identified a previously unknown micro‑snail species that is endemic to the northern part of the Western Ghats, according to Mid‑Day.
A group of scientists based in Maharashtra announced the discovery of a new micro‑snail species that is found only in the northern stretches of the Western Ghats. The finding was reported by the newspaper Mid‑Day.
The snail, described as a minute freshwater mollusc, appears to be restricted to the unique micro‑habitats of the region’s forest streams and leaf‑litter zones. Its endemic status underscores the high biodiversity value of the Western Ghats, a recognized global hotspot.
Researchers said the identification adds to the inventory of lesser‑known invertebrates that play crucial roles in ecosystem functioning. They plan further taxonomic studies and recommend habitat protection measures to safeguard the newly documented species.
The snail, described as a minute freshwater mollusc, appears to be restricted to the unique micro‑habitats of the region’s forest streams and leaf‑litter zones. Its endemic status underscores the high biodiversity value of the Western Ghats, a recognized global hotspot.
Researchers said the identification adds to the inventory of lesser‑known invertebrates that play crucial roles in ecosystem functioning. They plan further taxonomic studies and recommend habitat protection measures to safeguard the newly documented species.