New ‘Bio-Warrior’ Marine Worms

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered two new ‘bio-warrior’ marine worm species along the coasts of West Bengal. The species are noted for surviving in extreme and polluted marine environments.

New Marine Worm Species (Polychaetes):

Dimension	Key Details
Discovering Institution	Zoological Survey of India
Characterisation	Described as ‘bio-warrior’ species as they thrive where other life withers
Species 1	Namalycastis solenotognatha
Species 1 Habitat	Found in sulfide-rich mudflats and decaying mangrove wood
Species 1 Adaptation	Adapted to extreme and polluted environments
Species 2	Nereis dhritiae
Species 2 Naming	Named after Dhriti Banerjee, first woman Director of ZSI
Species 2 Habitat	Found inside wooden dock piles on sandy beaches and survives in areas submerged during high tide