Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaouthar Kessabi, Amira Abbassi, Samar Lahmar, Marta Casado, Mohamed Banni, Benjamin Pina, Imed Messaoudi
Summary: The study investigated the potential ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) and cadmium (Cd) exposure in Aphanius fasciatus. While Cd exposure led to increased metallothioneins levels and oxidative stress response in liver and gills, MPs had a major impact on gills and induced spinal deformities. However, the simultaneous exposure to both pollutants showed similar effects as individual exposure, possibly due to reduced bioavailability of Cd.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maria Giulia Lionetto, Vincenzo Zonno, Roberta Schiavone, Maria Elena Giordano, Amilcare Barca, Genuario Belmonte, Tiziano Verri
Summary: Transitional waters are precious habitats for rare and endangered species, but they are vulnerable to human-induced threats. This review examines the suitability of Aphanius fasciatus as a sentinel species for assessing the quality of transitional water environments. The study suggests that the molecular, cellular, and physiological responses of A. fasciatus can serve as diagnostic tools for detecting the subtle effects of environmental pollution. Omics technologies show great potential in understanding organisms' responses to environmental changes, highlighting the need to improve omics tools for A. fasciatus in the future.
Article
Plant Sciences
Firouzeh Bordbar, Ali Haloob, Karzan Omar Qader, Mansour Mirtadzadini
Summary: A new species of Nepeta, N. iraqo-iranica, is described and illustrated from Sulaimaniya Province, northeast of Iraq, and Kurdistan Province, west of Iran. A comparative morphological analysis and detailed discussion with closely related species are provided. The species is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) according to the IUCN criteria.
Article
Zoology
Alireza Zamani, Yuri M. Marusik
Summary: This study describes a new genus and 10 new species of spiders from different provinces of Iran, belonging to five different families. Additionally, new combinations are proposed for two previously described species.
Article
Zoology
Arsalan Khalili-Moghadam, Sebastian Salata, Lech Borowiec
Summary: Three new species of desert ants Cataglyphis, Cataglyphis bazoftensis sp. nov., C. fritillariae sp. nov., and C. dejdaranensis sp. nov., were described from central-west Iran. They belong to the C. altisquamis complex and are characterized by thick, black, and decumbent setae on the lateral and posterior surfaces of the tibiae. An updated key to Asian Cataglyphis species was provided to accommodate these new species.
Article
Zoology
Alireza Zamani, Rick C. West
Summary: This article provides new data on the tarantula genus Chaetopelma Ausserer, 1871. A new species, Ch. persianum sp. nov., is described based on a single female specimen collected in northwestern Iran, representing the easternmost record of the genus within its known range. Additionally, the correct publication date of Ch. olivaceum C.L. Koch, 1842 is discussed, and the known distribution records of all Chaetopelma species are mapped.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Mohammad Reza Ghorbani, Hossein Mahmoudi, Fatemeh Sepidbar, Matthias Barth, Mohamed Zaki Khedr, Naoyoshi Iwata, Ryuichi Shinjo, Parham Ahmadi
Summary: The Sawlava ophiolite on the Iran-Iraq border represents remnants of the Cenozoic southern Neo-Tethys Ocean. The study of the ophiolite reveals that the volcanic rocks have different compositions and heterogeneity, possibly recording magmatic activity and plate movements.
Article
Zoology
Jalil Alavi, Kambiz Minaei
Summary: The genus Cephalothrips Uzel is not well-defined in subfamily Phlaeothripinae, with members living on various dead tissues and live plant leaves. Two new species from Iran, C. bicolor and C. corona, are notable for their bicoloured pattern, with an illustrated key provided for the four recorded species in Iran. Feeding behavior in the genus is briefly discussed.
Article
Zoology
Sepideh Shafaie, Anton A. Nadolny, Omid Mirshamsi
Summary: Four new species of lycosids from Iran are described, including a new species of Lycosa soboutii, Karakumosa golestanica, K. sarvari, and K. yahaghii. The previously reported species, Karakumosa shmatkoi, is also redescribed with the description of its male.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammad Hasan Rabiee, Mostafa Ghanei, Hossein Amini, Aliasghar Akhlaghi
Summary: This study investigated the long-term mortality rate among civilian people exposed to mustard gas (MG) during the Iran-Iraq war in Sardasht, Iran after 32 years. The results showed that acute exposure to MG, even without protective clothing and masks, does not increase all-cause mortality after 32 years if accompanied by special and ongoing care for those exposed. However, the observed deaths due to respiratory diseases were higher than expected.
Article
Zoology
Hans-Joachim Jacobs, Shohreh Rezaei, Majid Fallahzadeh
Summary: Two new species of digger wasps from the genus Astata, A. ljubomirovi and A. rubriventris, are described in this study. Additionally, A. compta is newly recorded from the Palaearctic region and Iran, with a redescription and illustrations provided. Diagnostic characteristics and key features for each species are presented. These new findings increase the total number ofAstata species recorded in Iran to 14.
Article
Zoology
Lubos Hrivniak, Pavel Sroka, Jindriska Bojkova, Roman J. Godunko, Peter Manko
Summary: A new species, Epeorus (Caucasiron) hyrcanicus sp. nov., is described based on larval morphology and molecular data, with distinct features including coloration patterns on abdominal sterna and terga, poorly developed projection of gill plates III, hair-like setae on abdominal terga, and wide shape of gill plates VII. This species is likely endemic to the Hyrcanian forest of southeastern Azerbaijan and northwestern Iran.
Article
Mycology
S. Akram Ahmadpour, Mehdi Mehrabi-Koushki, Reza Farokhinejad, Bita Asgari
Summary: The family Didymellaceae is diverse in terms of genera and species, host range, and geographic distribution. In this study, four novel species from Iran were described and differentiated from closely related species using sequence data and morphological studies.
MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sima Pourhashemi, Mohammad Ali Zangane Asadi, Mahdi Boroughani, Hossein Azadi
Summary: This study combines remote sensing and statistical models to map land susceptibility to dust emissions in the Iran-Iraq border area. It finds that land use is the most significant factor influencing dust emissions. The results are important for planners and managers in controlling and reducing the negative consequences of dust.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mulood Mohammadi Bavani, Nahid Jesri, Mahsa Sarvi, Shahin Saeedi, Abedin Saghafipour, Leila Shirani-Bidabadi
Summary: Iran has a rich diversity of scorpion species, with different distributions in various physiographic areas. The coastal regions of the Persian Gulf have the highest number of species and also the highest rate of scorpionism and death due to scorpion sting.
