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FISHWORLDs.com - eyeless fish and frogs carry the eggs on the back are two of the various types of new species are discovered in a cave in Papua.
The team of researchers from the Institute of Research and Development (IRD) in Montpellier, France found it in a series of research expeditions in caves, underground rivers in the wilderness until Lengguru region, the southern region of Papua birds neck.
The team of researchers from the Institute of Research and Development (IRD) in Montpellier, France found it in a series of research expeditions in caves, underground rivers in the wilderness until Lengguru region, the southern region of Papua birds neck.
"In the case of the discovery of new things, there are many things to be done in that area, an area that is very difficult to access but has an amazing biodiversity," said one of the scientists from the IRD, Laurent Pouyaud, reported by AFP on Friday (26/11 / 2010).
Scientists consisting of biologists, paleontologists and archaeologists trace the study area for seven weeks. The region is said to be a maze of limestone soil that allows species lived experience isolation for millions of years.
Fish that do not have eyes and colorless as not having pigmentation (the production of pigment that determines the color of skin) were found in one cave is the most amazing invention. "This fish is, to our knowledge, is the first cave fish species found in Papua," said Pauyaud.
While biologists fascinated by fish without eyes, the archaeologists also captivated by the findings of cave paintings on the walls are made of tools made from animal shells. The findings could be evidence of migration of Asians to Australia around 40,000 years ago.
Scientists consisting of biologists, paleontologists and archaeologists trace the study area for seven weeks. The region is said to be a maze of limestone soil that allows species lived experience isolation for millions of years.
Fish that do not have eyes and colorless as not having pigmentation (the production of pigment that determines the color of skin) were found in one cave is the most amazing invention. "This fish is, to our knowledge, is the first cave fish species found in Papua," said Pauyaud.
While biologists fascinated by fish without eyes, the archaeologists also captivated by the findings of cave paintings on the walls are made of tools made from animal shells. The findings could be evidence of migration of Asians to Australia around 40,000 years ago.
This study is the first step of a project is planned to study biodiversity in Indonesia. The research is a collaboration with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries college science. Pouyaud said biodiversity in Papua itself is now threatened by the planned expansion of plantations and mines.
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