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The First in Over 100 Years: New Species of Velvet Worm Discovered in Ecuador


A newly discovered velvet worm species in Ecuador, the Tiputini velvet worm, showcases unique ecological and morphological characteristics, enriching the known biodiversity of the region. Researchers have described a distinctive new species of velvet worm from Ecuador. The species, named the Tipu

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