Herpetologist Deepak Veerappan has a ______ named after him which is known as 'Xylophis deepaki'.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. snake.
Herpetologist Deepak Veerappan has a snake species named after him called "Xylophis deepaki", commonly known as Deepak’s wood snake. This tiny snake, about 20 cm long with iridescent scales, is endemic to the Western Ghats region of Tamil Nadu, India. It was named in his honor for his contributions to the classification of wood snakes, specifically for erecting the new subfamily Xylophiinae to accommodate these snakes.