New flora, fauna species found in Davao Oriental – DOST

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Several new species of flora and fauna were discovered in Mount Hamiguitan, Davao Oriental, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced. 🌸

DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said several new species were unearthed in Mindanao as part of the three-year biodiversity research project implemented by Central Mindanao University and supported by the DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development .

De la Peña said Dilochia deleoniae was recently discovered in Mt. Hamiguitan Range in Davao Oriental. One of the significant accomplishments of the research project was also the discovery of a new species of snout beetle, de la Peña said.

 

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