Drawida thomasi explained

Drawida thomasi is a species of earthworm found from Kakkadampoyil in Kerala.[1] [2] It belongs to the primitive family, Moniligastridae.[3] D. thomasi is approximately 5 cm long and bluish in colour.[4]

Drawida thomasi is named in honour of A.P. Thomas, director of M.G. University's Advanced Centre of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, “for initiating taxonomic studies on earthworms of Kerala.”[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Scientists discover 2 new earthworm species in Kerala. Livemint. 15 October 2017.
  2. News: 2 new species of earthworm discovered in Kerala. The Tribune. 15 October 2017.
  3. News: 2 New Earthworm Species Found In Kerala. NDTV. 15 October 2017.
  4. News: Two new earthworm species found in Kerala. India Today. 15 October 2017.
  5. News: Western Ghats gifts two new earthworm species. The Hindu. 15 October 2017.

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