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Evolutionary Biology
Xiaoyu Lu, Loic Costeur, Marguerite Hugueney, Olivier Maridet
Summary: This study examines specimens from the early Oligocene in France and Spain, identifying new species within the Gliridae family. Through phylogenetic analysis, two main clades were identified, indicating a need for revision of the family's classification. The diversification of glirids appears to have been triggered by glaciation events in the Oligocene, Miocene, and Pliocene.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC PALAEONTOLOGY
(2021)
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Mycology
A. Bidaud, M. Loizides, F. Armada, J. de Dios Reyes, X. Carteret, G. Corriol, G. Consiglio, P. Reumaux, J-M Bellanger
Summary: Molecular phylogenies in the past decade have shown that the diversity of Cortinarius is still underestimated, especially in the Mediterranean region. By revisiting the unresolved subgenus Leprocybe, this study identified 11 new species, including three new to science. The research highlights the potential for discovering further undescribed diversity of Cortinarius in the neglected Mediterranean ecoregion.
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Plant Sciences
Juan E. Palomares-Rius, Antonio Archidona-Yuste, Carolina Cantalapiedra-Navarrete, Andrea S. Azpilicueta, Antonio Saborido, Emmanuel A. Tzortzakakis, Ruihang Cai, Pablo Castillo
Summary: This study presents new records of Rotylenchulus macrosoma nematodes in eight European countries and six Mediterranean countries, with molecular analysis revealing high diversity and genetic structure among populations of the nematode species.
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Biology
Tao Deng, Xiaokang Lu, Shiqi Wang, Lawrence J. Flynn, Danhui Sun, Wen He, Shanqin Chen
Summary: A new species of giant rhino, Paraceratherium linxiaense, has been reported from northwestern China with an age of 26.5Ma. Morphological and phylogenetic analysis show that it is a highly derived species of the genus Paraceratherium, with close ties to Paraceratherium lepidum and Paraceratherium bugtiense, suggesting a possible range expansion from Central Asia via the Tibetan region.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Gizem Kaya, Chisom Ezekannagha, Dominik Heider, Georges Hattab
Summary: Sustained efforts in next-generation sequencing technologies are changing the field of taxonomy. In order to support evolutionary and taxonomic studies, researchers have developed an interactive web tool called Context-Aware Phylogenetic Trees (CAPT). This tool enhances the traditional phylogenetic tree view with taxonomic icicle view, providing context and interactive techniques for exploring and validating the data.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
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Microbiology
Ning Mao, Yu-Yan Xu, Tao-Yu Zhao, Jing-Chong Lv, Li Fan
Summary: This study focused on species of Mallocybe and Pseudosperma in north China, with new species described and relationships inferred through morphological and phylogenetic methods. The research identified eight species overall, with three new species in Pseudosperma. The study highlights the importance of further research on these genera in north China.
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Environmental Sciences
Tak-Kei Chou, Min-Yun Liu, Te-Yu Liao
Summary: In this study, the phylogeny of lionfishes was reconstructed using genetic sequencing, leading to a revised taxonomy. The results showed that Dendrochirus and Pterois were not monophyletic and were divided into multiple clades. Based on molecular and morphological data, Dendrochirus and Pterois were proposed for D. I and Pt. I, respectively, while a new genus, Neochirus, was proposed for the D. II clade. Furthermore, the genera Pteropterus and Nemapterois were revalidated for Pt. II and D. III, respectively.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Manuel Tiburtini, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Marco Sarigu, Salvatore Cambria, Paolo Caputo, Daniele De Luca, Gianniantonio Domina, Alessia Turini, Lorenzo Peruzzi
Summary: An integrative approach was used to resolve the complex taxonomy and systematics of the genus Armeria in Sardinia and Corsica. The study found that some taxa are no longer supported by new data, leading to a new taxonomic hypothesis that considers only five species endemic to the islands.
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Mycology
J. M. Vidal, P. Cseh, Z. Merenyi, L. Bona, S. Rudnoy, Z. Bratek, A. Paz, P. Mleczko, M. Kozak, P. Chachula, B. Assyov, M. Slavova, V. Kaounas, G. Konstantinidis, F. Rodriguez, J. Cabero, F. Garcia-Verdugo, F. Garcia-Alonso, R. Mahiques, P. Fantini, J. S. States
Summary: The study focuses on the classification and identification of 11 taxa of Gautieria, including the discovery of 21 new taxa. The research provides detailed descriptions, photographs, distribution maps, and extensive information on ecology, chorology, and phylogeny, along with an identification key. The deeper relationships and nomenclature changes within the genus Gautieria require further molecular analysis.
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Biology
Yu-Yan Xu, Ming-Qi Zhu, Ning Mao, Li Fan, Xiao-Ye Shen
Summary: This study identified specimens from Chinese herbaria and newly collected Otidea species from northern China based on morphological and phylogenetic analyses. Nine Otidea phylogenetic species were recognized, with four described as new species. The discovery of these new species will expand our knowledge of Otidea species resources in China.
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Biology
Guanghang Qiao, Juan Zhao, Juanjuan Liu, Xiaoqian Tan, Wentao Qin
Summary: Two new species of Lasiodiplodia have been discovered in northern China, leading to a better understanding of the genus's biodiversity, phylogeny, and established concepts. These species were described and studied based on their morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analyses. This study updates our knowledge of the species diversity within the genus Lasiodiplodia.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johan L. C. H. van Valkenburg, Bruce A. Osborne, Marcel Westenberg
Summary: Incorrect labelling and misidentification of plants in the horticultural trade is common. Correct identification of G. tinctoria is now important for the inspection services of EU member states due to its inclusion in the List of Union concern. Distinguishing between G. tinctoria and G. manicata based on morphology is difficult, so DNA barcode markers were used to identify these species.
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Biology
Ambre Coste, R. Ewan Fordyce, Carolina Loch
Summary: A new fossil dolphin, Nihohae matakoi gen. et sp. nov., from the Late Oligocene of New Zealand, reveals a diverse dentition with a variety of tooth shapes and orientations, including horizontally procumbent tusk-like teeth. This suggests adaptive advantages for horizontally procumbent teeth in basal dolphins.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Microbiology
Ya-Rong Wang, Yu-Cheng Dai, Hong-Gao Liu, Josef Vlasak, Peter Buchanan, Yuan Yuan, Ying-Da Wu
Summary: Megasporoporia sensu lato has been intensively studied in China and South America, resulting in the recognition of four genera and 36 species within this genus. This study analyzed more samples and described six new species, as well as provided an identification key to these species.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Emmanuel Nyongesa Waswa, Elijah Mbandi Mkala, Wyclif Ochieng Odago, Sara Getachew Amenu, Elizabeth Syowai Mutinda, Samuel Wamburu Muthui, Shi-Xiong Ding, Guang-Wan Hu, Qing-Feng Wang
Summary: The chloroplast genomes of Sambucus species showed high similarities in structure and gene coding, with specific sequence variations in certain regions that can be used as candidate barcodes for species discrimination. The study also confirmed the monophyly of Sambucus plants and revealed the separation of different populations. These findings suggest that the chloroplast genome of Sambucus plants is a valuable genetic resource for resolving taxonomic discrepancies and conducting molecular evolutionary studies.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicolas Bourgon, Klervia Jaouen, Anne-Marie Bacon, Klaus Peter Jochum, Elise Dufour, Philippe Duringer, Jean-Luc Ponche, Renaud Joannes-Boyau, Quentin Boesch, Pierre-Olivier Antoine, Manon Hullot, Ulrike Weis, Ellen Schulz-Kornas, Manuel Trost, Denis Fiorillo, Fabrice Demeter, Elise Patole-Edoumba, Laura L. Shackelford, Tyler E. Dunn, Alexandra Zachwieja, Somoh Duangthongchit, Thongsa Sayavonkhamdy, Phonephanh Sichanthongtip, Daovee Sihanam, Viengkeo Souksavatdy, Jean-Jacques Hublin, Thomas Tuetken
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2020)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Damien Becker, Jeremy Tissier, Davit Vasilyan, Ursula B. Goehlich
PALAEOBIODIVERSITY AND PALAEOENVIRONMENTS
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jeremy Tissier, Pierre-Olivier Antoine, Damien Becker
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julia Tejada, John J. Flynn, Pierre-Olivier Antoine, Victor Pacheco, Rodolfo Salas-Gismondi, Thure E. Cerling
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2020)
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Paleontology
Alberto Boscaini, Nestor Toledo, Bernardino Mamani Quispe, Ruben Andrade Flores, Marcos Fernandez-Monescillo, Laurent Marivaux, Pierre-Olivier Antoine, Philippe Munch, Timothy J. Gaudin, Francois Pujos
Summary: This paper provides comparative descriptions of an extinct terrestrial sloth from South America, aiming to elucidate taxonomy, phylogeny, and locomotion based on observed morphology. The species lived in high altitudes of the Andean Cordillera and had moderate climbing and digging capabilities.
PAPERS IN PALAEONTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Timothy J. Gaudin, Alberto Boscaini, Bernardino Mamani Quispe, Ruben Andrade Flores, Marcos Fernandez-Monescillo, Laurent Marivaux, Pierre-Olivier Antoine, Philippe Munch, Francois Pujos
Summary: New remains of a relatively primitive sloth have been discovered in Bolivia, which share similarities with other fossils from Argentina and Bolivia. These specimens provide enough distinctive characters to place them into a new genus called "Xyophorus".
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Marcos Fernandez-Monescillo, Darin A. Croft, Francois Pujos, Pierre-Olivier Antoine
Summary: This study presents systematic conclusions on the taxonomic history and ontogenetic variation of the Mesotherium cristatum, a key taxon in the Early-Middle Pleistocene period. Through critical analyses, it is found that the variation among different purported mesotheriine taxa is actually consistent with intraspecific and ontogenetic variation within a single species, M. cristatum. This research puts an end to the misidentification and complex taxonomic history of this species, providing a better understanding of the taxonomic group.
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biology
Manon Hullot, Pierre-Olivier Antoine, Nikolai Spassov, George D. Koufos, Gildas Merceron
Summary: This study investigates the paleoecology of rhinocerotid specimens from the late Miocene, revealing differences in hypoplasia prevalence between Vallesian and Turolian rhinoceros teeth, as well as between eastern and western localities.
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laurent Marivaux, Francisco R. Negri, Pierre-Olivier Antoine, Narla S. Stutz, Fabien L. Condamine, Leonardo Kerber, Francois Pujos, Roberto Ventura Santos, Andre M. V. Alvim, Annie S. Hsiou, Marcos C. Bissaro Jr, Karen Adami-Rodrigues, Ana Maria Ribeiro
Summary: Recent fossil discoveries in Western Amazonia suggest that three clades of anthropoid primates from Africa colonized South America during the Eocene/Oligocene transition. This study introduces a new primate taxon, Ashaninkacebus simpsoni, with dental affinities to Asian African stem anthropoids. It is proposed that Afro-Arabia served as a biogeographic stopover between South Asia and South America for these primates, facilitated by intense flooding events associated with the late middle Eocene climatic optimum.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Paleontology
Marcos Fernandez-Monescillo, Pierre-Olivier Antoine, Darin A. Croft, Francois Pujos
Summary: Taxonomy of mesotheriids in Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires province, Argentina is complicated, especially regarding the Late Miocene-Pliocene species Pseudotypotherium pulchrum and P. exiguum. There has been confusion due to intraspecific variation of P. exiguum and the inclusion of Pleistocene taxon Mesotherium cristatum. In this study, we conducted a thorough analysis of type materials and compared molar size and i1 ontogenetic variation to determine that Pseudotypotherium exiguum is the valid senior synonym for Monte Hermoso mesotheriids. We provide a detailed diagnosis and description of P. exiguum, including the first ontogenetic series for any species of Pseudotypotherium.
JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Paleontology
Lea Veine-Tonizzo, Jeremy Tissier, Maia Bukhsianidze, Davit Vasilyan, Damien Becker
Summary: This article reports two unpublished specimens of Amynodontidae, one from Zaysan Basin in Kazakhstan and another from Big Badlands in the United States. The study incorporated these new materials into a morpho-anatomical character matrix and conducted a cladistic analysis to propose a new phylogenetic hypothesis. The study also discusses the biogeography of Amynodontidae and their dispersal patterns.
COMPTES RENDUS PALEVOL
(2023)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Luca Pandolfi, Antoine Pierre-Olivier, Maia Bukhsianidze, David Lordkipanidze, Lorenzo Rook
Summary: The study revisited poorly documented Pliocene and earliest Pleistocene Northern Eurasian rhinocerotines from the late Pliocene locality of Kvabebi, Georgia. The specimens from Kvabebi show close affinities with the species Dicerorhinus miguelcrusafonti from Layna, suggesting the need for revised classification based on new data. Additionally, a cladistic analysis indicates the presence of at least two distinct rhinocerotine lineages in Northern Eurasia during the late Miocene interval.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC PALAEONTOLOGY
(2021)