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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Caitlin M. Baker, Rebecca S. Buckman-Young, Cristiano S. Costa, Gonzalo Giribet
Summary: RNA sequencing and phylogenomic analysis were used to reconstruct the evolutionary relationships within the phylum Onychophora, revealing a well-supported phylogeny for the family Peripatopsidae with signals of Gondwanan vicariance. However, the family Peripatidae in the Neotropical region showed unstable relationships largely due to amino acid-translated sequence data. Discordant phylogenetic signal between genes may indicate a rapid, mid-Cretaceous radiation in the group.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shlomo Cain, Stephanie F. Loria, Rachel Ben-Shlomo, Lorenzo Prendini, Eran Gefen
Summary: This study investigated the phylogeny and biogeography of Buthacus species in the Levant, supporting a revised classification and revealing two geographically-separated clades. The divergence between these clades occurred in the Early Miocene in the Levant, coinciding with the existence of two land bridges allowing fauna exchange between Africa and Asia.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Justine Siegwald, Trond R. Oskars, Yasunori Kano, Manuel Antonio E. Malaquias
Summary: We present the most comprehensive phylogeny of a globally distributed deep-sea group of gastropods published to date, which includes over 80% of recognized diversity of the Scaphandridae family. Through molecular phylogenetics and morpho-anatomical characters, we redefine the Scaphandridae and propose a new classification with the genera Nipponoscaphander, Sabatia, and Scaphander. We found notable differences between genera in terms of shell shape and male reproductive system. Biogeographically, there are multiple speciation events between Indo-Pacific and Atlantic lineages in the genus Scaphander, with a few species confirmed to have a broad distribution spanning different ocean realms.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
V Deepak, Simon T. Maddock, Rhiannon Williams, Zoltan T. Nagy, Werner Conradie, Sara Rocha, D. James Harris, Ana Perera, Vaclav Gvozdik, Thomas M. Doherty-Bone, Rachunliu G. Kamei, Michele Menegon, Jim Labisko, Charles Morel, Natalie Cooper, Julia J. Day, David J. Gower
Summary: The phylogenetic relationships of sub-Saharan African natricine snakes, including the Seychelles endemic Lycognathophis seychellensis, are not well-understood. Genetic analysis suggests a close relationship between L. seychellensis and mainland sub-Saharan natricines, with low genetic variation. The lineage of L. seychellensis is estimated to have dispersed to the Seychelles from mainland Africa approximately 43-25 million years ago, challenging the idea that it is a Gondwanan relic.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Forestry
Paul S. Manos, Andrew L. Hipp
Summary: The oak flora of North America is diverse and species-rich, with recent research utilizing advanced techniques and detailed data to conduct systematic classification and phylogenetic studies, revealing the radiation history and biogeographical information of North American oaks.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emily Roycroft, Anna J. MacDonald, Craig Moritz, Adnan Moussalli, Roberto Portela Miguez, Kevin C. Rowe
Summary: Australia has the highest historically recorded rate of mammalian extinction, especially among rodents. Through genomic data and museum specimens, researchers reveal genetic diversity, evolutionary history, and evidence of rapid extinction in extinct species.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
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Zoology
John R. Grehan, Carlos G. C. Mielke, Joel Minet, Nikolai Ignatev, Ulf Buchsbaum, Dayong Xue
Summary: The genus Magnificus Yan, 2000 includes multiple species, with M. bouvieri, M. dirschi, M. miniatus, M. regius, and M. roseus being added in this study. The monophyly of this genus is supported by unique anatomical features in the tergosternal sclerite and male genitalia. Additionally, evidence suggests that Magnificus and other northern Eurasian genera form a larger monophyletic group based on shared structural characteristics in the male genitalia.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joshua E. Carter, Megan A. Sporre, Ron I. Eytan
Summary: Cryptobenthic reef fishes, as some of the smallest vertebrates and largest producers in reef ecosystems, play a significant role. However, their interrelationships remain poorly understood. This study focuses on Hypleurochilus, a genus with 11 species and a complex taxonomic history. Through various data analysis methods, the relationships between ten Hypleurochilus species were resolved, revealing insights into their biogeography and a potential transatlantic range expansion.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Zoology
Gustavo Silva De Miranda, Alessandro P. L. Giupponi, Nikolaj Scharff, Lorenzo Prendini
Summary: This study investigates the phylogeny and biogeography of the pantropical whip spider family Charinidae using morphology and multilocus DNA sequences. Charinidae are monophyletic, with Weygoldtia as the sister group to a monophyletic group comprising Charinus and Sarax. The divergence of Charinus and Sarax coincides with the fragmentation of Pangaea.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Xing Liu, Hui-Min Cai, Wen-Qiao Wang, Wei Lin, Zhi-Wei Su, Zhong-Hui Ma
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between fruit colour variation and species diversification in the genus Callicarpa. The results showed that fruit colours were correlated with biogeographic distribution, dispersal events, and diversification rate. Violet-fruited lineages were associated with large-scale dispersal events and highest diversification rates.
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Entomology
Fang-Yu Zhao, Lan Yang, Quan-Xuan Zou, Abid Ali, Shu-Qiang Li, Zhi-Yuan Yao
Summary: Pholcus spiders were found for the first time in the Luliang Mountains of North China, and DNA analyses identified them as nine separate species, eight of which are new to science.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hiroshi Noda, Akihiro Nishimura, Hidetoshi Kato, Akiyo Naiki, Wei Xiao, Mario Martinez, Mari Marutani, James McConnell, Koji Takayama
Summary: This study investigates the phylogeny and biogeography of endemic Ochrosia species in the Bonin Islands. The findings reveal distinct origins of these species, highlighting the complexity of plant origins and speciation in oceanic islands.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Geography, Physical
James S. Albert, Maxwell J. Bernt, Aaron H. Fronk, Joao P. Fontenelle, Shannon L. Kuznar, Nathan R. Lovejoy
Summary: Recent studies have revealed a large-scale biotic interchange between the Western and Eastern Amazon basins, associated with the uplift of the Northern Andes and the formation of the modern Amazon River. Tectonically-driven megariver capture events facilitated a massive biotic interchange between these basins, contributing to the overall biodiversity of Greater Amazonia.
GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicholas H. Wolff, Piero Visconti, Heini Kujala, Luca Santini, Jelle P. Hilbers, Hugh P. Possingham, James R. Oakleaf, Christina M. Kennedy, Joseph Kiesecker, Joseph Fargione, Edward T. Game
Summary: The adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework and its targets has driven the international community to address the alarming rate of species extinction caused by habitat destruction. This study successfully prioritizes conservation areas by incorporating individual population data, significantly increasing the long-term persistence of threatened mammal species. The research also assesses the effectiveness of the current protected area system in capturing these important regions.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chinta Sidharthan, K. Praveen Karanth
Summary: This study aims to investigate the origins and dispersal pathways of typhlopoids in India. Results indicate that Gerrhopilus is an ancient lineage, while the other three genera are more recent arrivals from Africa and Asia. Biogeographic reconstructions suggest an East Gondwanan origin for typhlopoids, with India harboring a combination of ancient and more recently dispersed lineages.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Renata D. Francoso, Kyle G. Dexter, Ricardo B. Machado, R. Toby Pennington, Jose R. R. Pinto, Reuber A. Brandao, James A. Ratter
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Erik J. M. Koenen, Dario Ojeda, Royce Steeves, Jeremy Migliore, Freek T. Bakker, Jan J. Wieringa, Catherine Kidner, Olivier J. Hardy, R. Toby Pennington, Anne Bruneau, Colin E. Hughes
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Danilo M. Neves, Kyle G. Dexter, Timothy R. Baker, Fernanda Coelho de Souza, Ary T. Oliveira-Filho, Luciano P. Queiroz, Haroldo C. Lima, Marcelo F. Simon, Gwilym P. Lewis, Ricardo A. Segovia, Luzmila Arroyo, Carlos Reynel, Jose L. Marcelo-Pena, Isau Huamantupa-Chuquimaco, Daniel Villarroel, G. Alexander Parada, Aniceto Daza, Reynaldo Linares-Palomino, Leandro V. Ferreira, Rafael P. Salomao, Geovane S. Siqueira, Marcelo T. Nascimento, Claudio N. Fraga, R. Toby Pennington
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Ming Qin, Cheng-Jie Zhu, Jun-Bo Yang, Mohammad Vatanparast, Rowan Schley, Qiang Lai, Dan-Yan Zhang, Tie-Yao Tu, Bente B. Klitgard, Shi-Jin Li, Dian-Xiang Zhang
Summary: Study established and analyzed the plastome library of 26 samples from 18 Dalbergia species, discovering eight species-specific barcode regions suitable for identifying the wood of D. odorifera and D. tonkinensis. Amplification success rate of 83.3% using the DNA barcodes demonstrated a reliable method for precise wood identification of the two species.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Elisa Silva Candido, Mohammad Vatanparast, Wanderleia de Vargas, Luisa M. P. A. Bezerra, Gwilym P. Lewis, Vidal F. Mansano, Andre O. Simoes, Marcos J. Silva, Charles Stirton, Ana Maria G. A. Tozzi, Ana Paula Fortuna-Perez
BOTANICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Hoang Thi Binh, Nguyen Van Ngoc, Hoang Thanh Son, Shuichiro Tagane, Tetsukazu Yahara
Summary: Q. ngochoaensis is a new species of oak tree discovered in Ba Vi National Park, Ha Noi, northern Vietnam. It has some differences from the morphologically similar Q. glauca, such as smaller leaves and cup-shaped cupules enclosing 1/2-2/3 of the nut.
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Plant Sciences
Tetsukazu Yahara, Shun K. Hirota, Kengo Fuse, Hiroyuki Sato, Shuichiro Tagane, Yoshihisa Suyama
Summary: Molecular phylogenetic studies were conducted on Hosta pulchella and its relatives native to Japan, resulting in a highly resolved phylogeny. Through genome-wide SNPs obtained from MIG-seq, the relationship between H. pulchella and H. alata Hatusima was investigated. Based on phylogenetic results and morphological observations, a new species, Hosta alata sp. nov., was formally described from Kyushu island, Japan.
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Ecology
Rowan J. Schley, Ming Qin, Mohammad Vatanparast, Panagiota Malakasi, Manuel de la Estrella, Gwilym P. Lewis, Bente B. Klitgard
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of Pterocarpus, a tree clade, in the pantropical region by analyzing seed dispersal traits and biome-switching. The results suggest that long-distance dispersal and climate change have played important roles in the diversification of Pterocarpus, contributing to its wide distribution. The study highlights the significance of infrequent long-distance dispersal events in explaining the distribution of pantropical plant species.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Tetsukazu Yahara, Shun K. Hirota, Kengo Fuse, Hiroyuki Sato, Shuichiro Tagane, Yoshihisa Suyama
Summary: An unknown taxon of Stellaria was discovered on the Japanese island of Yakushima, and was determined to be a relative of S. alsine through the use of MIG-seq technology. This new taxon was subsequently published as a new subspecies, Stellaria alsine subsp. nana subsp. nov.
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Plant Sciences
Lais Couto Zeferino, Gwilym Peter Lewis, Wanderleia De Vargas, Elisa S. Candido, Mohammad Vatanparast, Marcos Jose Da Silva, Pedro Hiroshi Pereira Murashima, Ana Paula Fortuna-Perez
Summary: A new species of Chamaecrista was discovered and described in Brazil, with information on its ecology, distribution, preliminary conservation status, morphological relationships, and flowering and fruiting season. A survey of secretory structures in the leaflets of the new species and related congeners was also conducted.
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Plant Sciences
Natsuki Komada, Shuichiro Tagane, Ayumi Matsuo, Nguyen Van Ngoc, Hoang Thi Binh, Ai Nagahama, Truong Quang Cuong, Tetsukazu Yahara
Summary: Beilschmiedia bidoupensis, a new plant species, is discovered in Bidoup-Nui Ba National Park in Vietnam. It is characterized by lanceolate terminal buds, elliptic leaf blades, and fruits with granular surface.
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Forestry
Mirjam Kurz, Adrian Koelz, Jonas Gorges, Beatriz Pablo Carmona, Peter Brang, Yann Vitasse, Martin Kohler, Fabio Rezzonico, Theo H. M. Smits, Jurgen Bauhus, Andreas Rudow, Ole Kim Hansen, Mohammad Vatanparast, Hakan Sevik, Petar Zhelev, Dusan Gomory, Ladislav Paule, Christoph Sperisen, Katalin Csillery
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Forestry
Mirjam Kurz, Adrian Koelz, Jonas Gorges, Beatriz Pablo Carmona, Peter Brang, Yann Vitasse, Martin Kohler, Fabio Rezzonico, Theo H. M. Smits, Juergen Bauhus, Andreas Rudow, Ole Kim Hansen, Mohammad Vatanparast, Hakan Sevik, Petar Zhelev, Dusan Gomory, Ladislav Paule, Christoph Sperisen, Katalin Csillery
Summary: In this study, the benefits and risks of human-aided translocation of Oriental beech into European beech populations were explored. It was found that Oriental beech had a certain genetic divergence from European beech and also possessed variants adapted to future climatic conditions. Therefore, the introduction of Oriental beech could increase the genetic diversity and promote the evolution of variants adapted to future climatic conditions in European beech stands.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Takuro Ito, Hironobu Kanemitsu, Taishi Hoson, Tetsukazu Yahara
Summary: An unknown species of Sedum was discovered in limestone mountains in Kyushu, Japan. Through morphological, ecological, and molecular analyses, the unknown species was found to be closely related to S. lipingense in China, but distinguished by its larger leaves and more flowers. It was genetically differentiated from other species in its clade and therefore described as a new species, S. kawaraense.
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Plant Sciences
Shuichiro Tagane, Phetlasy Souladeth, Nobuyuki Tanaka, Kachonesak Phengmala, Tetsukazu Yahara
Summary: This article describes two new species of Lasianthus (Rubiaceae), L. bolavenensis and L. laoticus, from the Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos. The morphological features of these species are detailed, along with their vernacular names and preliminary conservation status. Additionally, the presence of L. repoeuensis, previously not recorded in Laos, is documented for the first time.
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Plant Sciences
Anaswara Rani, Sneha Asha, Minsa Mini, Pooja P. Rajan, Merin Tomy, Ashita Jose, Xavier Ts, Praveen Kumar
Summary: This study focuses on the eco-friendly synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Centra-therum punctatum leaf extract. The synthesized nanoparticles showed potent antimicrobial activity and effectively inhibited biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These findings demonstrate the potential of copper oxide nanoparticles for environmentally friendly synthesis and applications.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bruno Fagundes dos Santos, Talita Oliveira de Arauja, Camilla Oliveira Rios, Advanio Inacio Siqueira-Silva, Eduardo Gusmao Pereira
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between iron excess and phosphorus deficiency in Paspalum densum. The results showed that iron excess decreased phosphorus concentration in roots, while phosphorus deficiency increased iron concentration in leaves. Stomatal limitation was the main cause of decreased photosynthesis due to iron excess. Phosphorus deficiency contributed to higher phosphorus use efficiency and biomass.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2024)
