Taxonomy is the science of classification. It organises living organisms into hierarchical categories. This includes domains, kingdoms, and species. Taxonomy plays a crucial role in biology. It helps scientists communicate about species. Accurate classification aids in biodiversity conservation. In India, taxonomy is vital for understanding local flora and fauna. It supports ecological studies and informs conservation efforts.
India has recorded multiple new jumping spider species in 2025 and 2026, including Mogrus shushka, Mogrus pune, Asemonea dentis, Colyttus nongwar, Spartaeus karigiri, Pilia malenadu, Epidelaxia falciformis, Epidelaxia...
A new dragonfly species, Sarasaeschna dosdewaensis, has been recorded from Sribhumi district in Assam. The species is called the Long-tailed Boghawker and was named after Dosdewa, a remote...
