India's First Comprehensive Firefly Checklist: 92 Species Documented Over 260 Years
First India firefly checklist: 92 species from 27 genera documented in Zootaxa journal.
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Key Points for RAS
- Researchers published India's first comprehensive checklist of fireflies in the journal Zootaxa.
- The checklist consolidates over 260 years of scientific records from 1881 to 2025.
- It documents 92 firefly species belonging to 27 genera across India.
- The publication contributes to biodiversity documentation in India.
Researchers published India's first comprehensive checklist of fireflies in the journal Zootaxa, consolidating over 260 years of scientific records from 1881 to 2025. The checklist documents 92 firefly species belonging to 27 genera across India, contributing to biodiversity documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What is India's first comprehensive firefly checklist published in Zootaxa?
Researchers published India's first comprehensive firefly checklist in the journal Zootaxa, consolidating over 260 years of scientific records (1881–2025). It documents 92 firefly species belonging to 27 genera across India, contributing to biodiversity documentation.
2 How many firefly species and genera are documented in India's first firefly checklist?
India's first firefly checklist in Zootaxa documents 92 firefly species belonging to 27 genera across India, covering 260+ years of scientific records from 1881 to 2025.
3 In which journal was India's first comprehensive firefly checklist published?
India's first comprehensive firefly checklist was published in the journal Zootaxa, consolidating scientific records spanning 260+ years (1881–2025). It documents 92 species across 27 genera.
4 What scientific records does India's first firefly checklist in Zootaxa consolidate?
India's first firefly checklist (published in Zootaxa) consolidates over 260 years of scientific records from 1881 to 2025, documenting 92 firefly species in 27 genera across India.
5 Why is India's first comprehensive firefly checklist significant for biodiversity?
India's first comprehensive firefly checklist in Zootaxa is significant as it documents 92 firefly species (27 genera) over 260+ years (1881–2025), providing a baseline for biodiversity monitoring and conservation of bioluminescent insects across India.
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