New marine worm species found off Odisha coast

Bhubaneswar, Nov 15 (UNI) Researchers from Odisha' Berhampur University have discovered a new species of microscopic marine worm along the Gopalpur coast in Odisha's Ganjam district. Named Ceramonema leduci, the tiny nematode was found in sandy sediments during a field survey in December 2024, when researchers collected around 15 specimens. The discovery was confirmed through morphological examination and DNA sequencing. The findings were published in the international Journal of Natural History on Friday. "After thorough studies on the collected specimens, we confirmed that these are new to science," said Shesdev Patro, Assistant Professor in the university's Department of Marine Science.…