Daily Mailreports that the naming of the species was done by the London-based museum.

Among the list are 171 beetles.

It should be noted that the museums scientists are one of the biggest groups in the world.

Scientists are worried that species are being lost more than they are found. Photo source: Daily Mail

Scientists are worried that species are being lost more than they are found. Photo source: Daily MailSource: UGC

A museum doctor of science, Tim Littlewood, spoke about how species discovery is always exciting.

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