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Miniopterus Phillipsi

August 26 , 2022 695 days 1206 0
  • An international team of researchers has found a new species of long-fingered bats in India and Sri Lanka.
  • The species of bat discovered by the team has distinct physical characteristics including long fingers as compared to other species.
  • It was named after W W A Philips (1892-1981) in recognition of his contributions to studies on the mammals of Sri Lanka and South Asia.
  • A team of scientists had recently discovered a new species of thick-thumbed bat from a bamboo forest in Meghalaya and named it after the state.

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