TikTok helps scientists discover new underground, translucent eel in India
2 sources·Updated August 18, 2026
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- Independent Science·3h agoTikTok video leads to discovery of translucent underground eel species in India
Scientists manually pumped thousands of litres of water from local handpumps to procure a specimen
Read at Independent Science → - Popular Science·18h agoTikTok helps scientists discover new underground, translucent eel in India
Finding 'Gangaichthys indonepalicus' required hand pumping over 600 gallons of water.
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