Kikiki Huna in Tamil Nadu

Q.  What is Kikiki Huna?
- Published on 01 Jun 16

a. A delicacy
b. Tribal folk art/dance
c. Tribe
d. Insect

ANSWER: Insect
 
  • Measuring a mere 0.16 mm, Kikiki huna is a multicellular organism that is smaller than single-celled organisms.
  • While the insect’s functions are yet to be determined, Kikiki was first discovered in Trinidad around 20 years ago and later in Hawaii. It has also been found in Australia and Argentina. It derives its name from Hawaiian which means ‘tiny bit’.
  • It was found in Tamil Nadu.
  • Like all fairyflies, Kikiki huna lays its eggs in the eggs of other insects. The entire life stage is passed in the single egg, from which it emerges as an adult.
  • Not visible to the naked eye, the tiny insect has eluded many entomologists.

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