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The cave is located around 3 km south of the Guttikonda village, which lies 15 km from [[Piduguralla]], in the [[Palnadu district]].{{cn|date=October 2020}} |
The cave is located around 3 km south of the Guttikonda village, which lies 15 km from [[Piduguralla]], in the [[Palnadu district]].{{cn|date=October 2020}} |
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In 2008, Dr. Shabuddin Shaik, a [[biospeleology|biospeleologist]] and faculty member at [[Acharya Nagarjuna University]], made a significant discovery in Guttikonda Cave. While conducting research, he accidentally disturbed a pool of clear water, which became milky with tiny creatures. Upon further investigation, Shaik identified the micro-crustacean as a previously unknown species. This new species was named Andhracoides shabuddin in his honor. Shaik’s discoveries highlight the rich biodiversity hidden in Indian caves, much of which remains unexplored. His research sheds light on the evolution of various life forms and boosts taxonomy and biodiversity studies in India.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=G. Venkataramana |date=2018-09-20 |title=Zoological Society of London honour for A.P. scientist |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/zoological-society-of-london-honour-for-ap-scientist/article24999844.ece |access-date=2024-10-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
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No publications report on the biology of the cave till 2008. It was Mr. Shabuddin Shaik, an enthusiastic M. Sc zoology student of Acharya Nagarjuna University, who discovered tiny milky white creature for the first time in cave Guthikonda. Later isopod taxonomist decided to open a new chapter in Indian Phreatoicidea and identified as a new genus and species and named as ''Andhracoides shabuddin'' in honor of Mr. Shabuddin Shaik by naming the new species for "his child-like curiosity and inherent scientific interest at Taxonomy, Biodiversity & his concern for environment." |
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The plankton samples of the cave pools, however, yielded only a dense population of stygophilic ''Mesocyclops'' sp also during his first visit. |
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| Guttikonda Bilam | |
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| Location | Guttikonda, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 16°23′42″N 79°49′41″E / 16.395°N 79.828°E |
| Elevation | 157 m |
Guttikonda Bilam, also known as Guthikonda Bilam, is a historic cave and a hill in Piduguralla Mandal, Palnadu District of Andhra Pradesh, India. Guttikonda or Guthikonda is the name of a nearby village, while "Bilam" is the Sanskrit word for "cave". There are several caves in the region, collectively known as "Guthikonda Caves"; Guttikonda Bilam is the most well-known of these caves.[1]
The cave is located around 3 km south of the Guttikonda village, which lies 15 km from Piduguralla, in the Palnadu district.[citation needed]
Discovery of Cave Fauna
[edit]In 2008, Dr. Shabuddin Shaik, a biospeleologist and faculty member at Acharya Nagarjuna University, made a significant discovery in Guttikonda Cave. While conducting research, he accidentally disturbed a pool of clear water, which became milky with tiny creatures. Upon further investigation, Shaik identified the micro-crustacean as a previously unknown species. This new species was named Andhracoides shabuddin in his honor. Shaik’s discoveries highlight the rich biodiversity hidden in Indian caves, much of which remains unexplored. His research sheds light on the evolution of various life forms and boosts taxonomy and biodiversity studies in India.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Guntur District, National Informatics Centre
- ^ Rao, G. Venkataramana (20 September 2018). "Zoological Society of London honour for A.P. scientist". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 October 2024.