The study from IISc found a previously unidentified yeast-like symbiont inside the lac insect Kerria lacca, which gives the insect its distinctive red colour and, may also provide other nutrients in return for shelter.
Sphaerotheca varshaabhu is a newly discovered species of burrowing frog from urban Bengaluru.
Researchers found a new frog species lurking in a pond in Bengaluru, and hope to discover more with systematic studies.