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Discovering Two New Eel Species in India's Marine Biodiversity

 Unknown mysteries lie in the ocean's depths, and the diversity and abundance of marine life is demonstrated by the discovery of new species. Two new species of Congrid eels have been discovered by researchers from the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) during their recent exploratory expedition along the shores of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, adding to our understanding of India's rich marine biodiversity. An Exploration Journey NBFGR teams' exploration surveys along the coastlines of Rameswaram and Kochi proved crucial in obtaining eel specimens that suggested the existence of species that had not been previously identified. By means of thorough morphological, skeletal, genetic, and computational investigations, the researchers have definitively demonstrated the uniqueness of these eels, signifying a noteworthy advancement in the investigation of aquatic biodiversity in India. Discovering the New Species: Ariosoma gracile and Ariosoma kannani The Ariosoma kannan