Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 22 October 2026

Zoological Survey of India Identifies Three New Centipede Species in Western Ghats

Exam-focused facts from the 22 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India’s Western Ghats Regional Centre and Malabar Christian College discovered three new centipede species in the forests of Kerala and Karnataka in the Western Ghats.
  • The newly identified species belong to the genus Rhysida and increase the total number of Rhysida species in India to 23.
  • The three species were named Rhysida quadrispinosa, Rhysida coorgensis, and Rhysida neyyarensis.
  • Scientists identified the species by analyzing fine anatomical features, such as spines on legs and body segments, using microscopes and digital cameras.
  • The discovery underscores the ecological significance of small organisms in maintaining the biodiversity and environmental balance of the Western Ghats.

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