New eyeless soil organism found in Sikkim

Scientists in India found a tiny, eyeless creature living in the dark, damp soil of Sikkim.

This creature, called Neelus sikkimensis, is a new species of springtail, which is a small insect that helps keep the soil healthy.

It is unique because it has special bristles on its mouthparts and lives in complete darkness.

This discovery is important because it shows that there are many different kinds of tiny creatures in the soil that help plants grow and keep the environment balanced.

The scientists who found it are happy because it adds to India's list of known species and shows how important it is to study and protect these tiny but important creatures.