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Biodiversity & Wildlife
📅 Published 03 Jun 2026 · june 2026
Biodiversity & Wildlife
New Species: Mesalina bishnoi, a lizard, discovered in Rajasthan—first record of genus Mesalina in India.
Significance: Highlights Thar Desert biodiversity, validated via morphology and DNA.
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