New Freshwater Shrimp Species Identified in Hainan, China

A new species of translucent, reddish-brown freshwater shrimp, *Caridina tonggulinensis*, has been formally described following a two-year survey in China's Tongguling National Nature Reserve. This discovery, published in *Zoosystematics and Evolution*, underscores the importance of conservation efforts for small, often overlooked creatures, even within protected areas.