The newly discovered species named Travunijana djokovici was found in a karst spring in the Dinaric Alps near the capital Podgorica in 2019.
Because it is made of porous limestone, a karst landscape will feature many caves, underground streams, and sinkholes.
Dan Evans scored the best victory of his career beating Novak Djokovic at the Monte Carlo Masters. – a recently discovered species of freshwater snail was named in honor of Novak Djokovic “to recognize his inspiring enthusiasm and energy”. : – https://t.co/oMyVJdRcGUpic.twitter.com/aDg6aNkiJk
– Triplicane Sampath (@KairaviniSampat) 16 avril 2021
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Researchers Jozef Grego and Vladimir Pesic, both of the University of Montenegro, who made the scientific discovery, said the gastropod’s naming was not related to its snail character, but rather was meant to honor the challenges they faced. were faced to find the snail.
« To experience some of the rarest animals in the world that inhabit the unique underground habitats of the Dinaric Karst, to reach inaccessible cave and spring habitats, and for the hard work while processing the collected materials, you need the energy and of Novak’s enthusiasm., ” they said.
The 33-year-old tennis star won his 18th Grand Slam in February, beating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final.
Last month, he set a new ATP record for most weeks as world number one, surpassing Swiss tennis star Roger Federer.
This week, Djokovic suffered his first loss in 2021, sensational losing to Briton Dan Evans in Monte Carlo.
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