7.Which newly discovered species has been named after the pandemic as ‘Humbertium covidum’? [A] Snake [B] Flatworm [C] House Rat [D] House Fly Show Answer
Answer: [B] Flatworm Notes: Scientists have discovered an alien hammerhead flatworm species that looks like a miniature king cobra. The researchers found the creatures hunting snails in France and Italy. The flatworm has been named after the COVID-19 pandemic as Humbertium covidum’. These new hammerhead flatworms are also among two newly described species found in countries that are not part of their native range so they were very likely introduced there by humans.
