TikTok aids scientists to report an unknown subterranean fish in the Gangetic Basin
Scientists have identified a new species of subterranean eel-like fish, Gangaichthys indonepalicus, in the Gangetic Basin after a video of the creature appeared on TikTok. The discovery highlights the role of social media in modern citizen science and biological research.
Why it matters
This discovery demonstrates how digital platforms can facilitate scientific breakthroughs in remote or under-studied ecosystems.
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