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Zoology
Miguel Angel Cortes-Hernandez, Alejandro Mendez-Lopez, Carlos Donascimiento
Summary: We report the first records of Pimelodella bockmanni and P. serrata in Colombia, based on specimens collected from tributaries of the Amazonas River. We provide detailed morphometric, meristic, and osteological data, as well as a supplementary morphological description of the poorly known P. serrata, which was previously known only from the Madeira River drainage in Bolivia and Brazil.
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Mycology
Pedro Talhinhas, Riccardo Baroncelli
Summary: The taxonomy of the genus Colletotrichum has undergone significant changes in the past decade, with over 200 species currently recognized. Some of these species are important plant pathogens, while others are rarely found and may even be ecologically endangered. A review in this study lists 257 species grouped into 15 complexes, providing insight into their occurrence, geographical distribution, and host spectrum.
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Plant Sciences
Daniele Bonsanto, Nello Biscotti, Robert Philipp Wagensommer
Summary: This paper presents the results of a research conducted on Scabiosa garganica, a species with limited herbarium records and outdated morphological descriptions. The study found multiple populations in the Gargano Promontory area, providing insight into distribution and ecological conditions related to S. garganica. Morphological analysis of a large sample confirmed the species autonomy and clarified its relationship with S. holosericea and S. taygetea. Additionally, the conservation status of the species was assessed using IUCN criteria.
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Zoology
Vinicius C. Claudio, Brunna Almeida, Roberto L. M. Novaes, Marcos A. Navarro, Liliani M. Tiepolo, Ricardo Moratelli
Summary: Histiotus is a Neotropical genus of bat that currently includes 11 species. Despite previous studies, there is still a lack of a comprehensive systematic revision for Histiotus. This study presents a second record of H. alienus and an amended diagnosis of this species, using qualitative and quantitative analyses. Our results enhance the understanding of the taxonomy and diagnosis of Histiotus, but further comprehensive revision is needed.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jani Jarquin-Gonzalez, Luis F. Carrera-Parra
Summary: Two new species of the genus Chondrochelia, Chondrochelia caribensis sp. nov. and Chondrochelia winfieldi sp. nov., were described from the Mexican Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. The genetic divergence values between species supported the morphological data. The distribution range of two species was expanded, while the supposed distribution of C. dubia in the Mexican Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico was rejected. The characteristics of Chondrochelia algicola were redescribed based on type material.
Review
Engineering, Marine
Josephine Goldstein, Peter Funch
Summary: In this review, studies on the morphology, taxonomy, geographic distribution, associated fauna, life history, hydrodynamic characteristics, and coordinated behavior of Halichondria species are summarized. This research is of great importance in providing insights into the physiology and evolution of sponge holobionts.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Anton Glushchenko, Sergei Genkal, Irina Kuznetsova, Maxim Kulikovskiy
Summary: During the investigation in Mongolia, a total of 28 species of Sellaphora belonging to the genus Mereschowsky were identified, with 14 species previously described or mentioned in the Mongolian flora and 14 species discovered for the first time. One new taxonomic combination and one new species were proposed. Original light micrographs and scanning electronic photographs were used for illustration. The distribution of these identified species within Mongolia and globally was discussed.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Danushka S. Tennakoon, Nimali I. de Silva, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura, Darbhe J. Bhat, Jaturong Kumla, Nakarin Suwannarach, Saisamorn Lumyong
Summary: This study describes five fungal taxa collected from plant litter in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, and conducts phylogenetic analyses using DNA sequence data. A new species, Dictyocheirospora acaciae, is introduced, and four new host records are reported. The geographical distribution and host species associations of all known Dictyosporiaceae species are also discussed.
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Zoology
Terry L. Whitworth, Eduardo Amat
Summary: This article describes a new species, Lucilia amazonia, from the Amazon region of Colombia and Brazil, based on its morphology. The species is found only in the Amazon region and is distinct from other Lucilia species in the area. A key for species identification is provided, and the likely distribution of the species is predicted.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Serjoscha W. Evers, Walter G. Joyce, Jonah N. Choiniere, Gabriel S. Ferreira, Christian Foth, Guilherme Hermanson, Hongyu Yi, Catherine M. Johnson, Ingmar Werneburg, Roger B. J. Benson
Summary: This study analyzes the evolution of labyrinth morphology and its ecological drivers in turtles, and finds that turtle labyrinths are unexpectedly large and not correlated with agility, undermining previous hypotheses.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Zoology
Maria Katia Matiotti Da Costa, Thayla Melissa Gimenez Nogueira, Victor Mateus Prasniewski, Edison Zefa, Neucir Szinwelski
Summary: A new species of Amblytropidia named Amblytropidia paranaensis n. sp. is described from the Tres Barras do Parana municipality in Parana State, Brazil. Detailed morphological characteristics of male and female genitalia, as well as distinct body coloration and anchorae size, are highlighted. The study also provides information on habitat preferences, documented occurrences, distribution map, and taxonomy key specific to Brazilian Amblytropidia species.
Article
Zoology
Omar M. Entiauspe-Neto, Claudia Koch, Michael B. Harvey, Guarino R. Colli, Thais B. Guedes
Summary: Apostolepis is a diverse genus of snakes in South America, with a highly unstable taxonomy. Researchers have redescribed the rare species A. ambiniger, providing information on its geographic distribution and morphological variation, while also discussing taxonomy within the genus.
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
(2021)
Article
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)
Article
Entomology
Yuchen Zhao, Xinpu Wang, Seunghyun Lee, Ming Bai
Summary: A new genus of ant-like flower beetle, Furcanthicus, is described, along with three new species. The unique morphological characters differentiate this new genus from Anthicus. There are photographs of the habitat of some species from the new genus to enhance understanding of their lifestyle. An identification key is provided for all species in the new genus. The article also briefly discusses the important morphological characters, distribution, and diagnosis of the new genus.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sabrina Fossette, Luciana C. Ferreira, Scott D. Whiting, Joanne King, Kellie Pendoley, Takahiro Shimada, Marissa Speirs, Anton D. Tucker, Phillipa Wilson, Michele Thums
Summary: Western Australia serves as a crucial habitat for hawksbill turtles, providing insights into their behavior and habitat use during various life stages. The study reveals overlapping of some foraging grounds with protected areas, highlighting the need for further research and management of new foraging habitats.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Angele Martins, Paulo Passos, Roberta Pinto
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Angele Martins, Rafael Pontes, Camila Mattedi, Roberta Azeredo Murta-Fonseca, Jessica Fratani, Luciana de Oliveira Ramos, Amauricio Lopes Rocha Brandao, Daniel Bastos Maciel, Roberta Richard Pinto
JOURNAL OF COASTAL CONSERVATION
(2019)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Rebeca S. Khouri, Selma M. Almeida-Santos, Daniel S. Fernandes
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2020)
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Zoology
Konrad Mebert, Paulo Passos, Daniel S. Fernandes, Omar Machado Entiauspe-Neto, Fatima Queiroz Alvez, Alessandra S. Machado, Ricardo T. Lopes
SOUTH AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HERPETOLOGY
(2020)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Angele Martins, Claudia Koch, Mitali Joshi, Roberta Pinto, Alessandra Machado, Ricardo Lopes, Paulo Passos
Summary: The genera Mitophis and Tetracheilostoma exhibit unique osteological and visceral features, possibly as a result of extreme miniaturization driven by the island rule. These two genera distinguish themselves from other leptotyphlopids by lacking specific skeletal structures and internal organ characteristics.
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Angele Martins, Claudia Koch, Mitali Joshi, Roberta Pinto, Paulo Passos
Summary: Threadsnakes in the family Leptotyphlopidae, particularly the genus Trilepida, have been historically neglected in terms of natural history, ecology, systematics, and morphology. Detailed comparative studies of osteology and associated cartilaginous elements among different species have revealed intra- and interspecific variation, providing comprehensive osteological diagnoses for the genus. The integration of detailed anatomical traits with external morphological data may lead to accurate diagnostic features and benefit new phylogenetic hypotheses or taxonomic reallocations.
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Claudia Koch, Angele Martins, Mitali Joshi, Roberta R. Pinto, Paulo Passos
Summary: Due to limited phenotypic data, the classification of leptotyphlopid species remains challenging, but recent osteological studies have provided important data for species assignment.
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Luiz Fernando Carmo, Suellen de Oliveira Guimaraes, Ingrid Ribeiro Miguel, Pedro H. Pinna, Daniel Silva Fernandes, Manoela Woitovicz-Cardoso
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of anomalies in the Nyctimantis brunoi population in a protected area in southeastern Brazil, with 60% of anomalies detectable through external examination. Further ecotoxicological and epidemiological studies are needed to establish the origins of these anomalies in the species.
Article
Zoology
N. E. L. S. O. N. R. U. F. I. N. O. DE ALBUQUERQUE, D. A. N. I. E. L. S. FERNANDES
Summary: The Neotropical parrot snake genus Leptophis includes 12 widely distributed species in Mexico, Central- and South America. A comprehensive taxonomic revision of the genus resulted in the recognition of nine full species and the synonymy of two taxa.
Article
Zoology
Roberta Graboski, Juan C. Arredondo, Felipe G. Grazziotin, Ricardo Arturo Guerra-Fuentes, Ariane A. A. Da Silva, Ana L. C. Prudente, Roberta R. Pinto, Miguel T. Rodrigues, Sandro L. Bonatto, Hussam Zaher
Summary: This study used phylogenetic and multivariate analyses to evaluate the cryptic diversity of Amerotyphlops blind snakes. Based on molecular data and morphological variables, four new species of Amerotyphlops were described.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Rebeca Stella Khouri, Selma Maria Almeida-Santos, Daniel Silva Fernandes
Summary: This study focuses on sexual maturity and sexual dimorphism of the Amerotyphlops brongersmianus population in Restinga de Jurubatiba National Park in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. The smallest sexually active male and female had snout-vent lengths of 117.5 and 158.4 mm, respectively. Females had larger body and head lengths, while males had longer tails. The histological data revealed seminiferous tubules and spermatozoa in males, and infundibulum receptacles and uterine glands in females, indicating sexual maturity.
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Angele Martins, Manuella Folly, Guilherme Nunes Ferreira, Antonio Samuel Garcia da Silva, Claudia Koch, Antoine Fouquet, Alessandra Machado, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes, Roberta Pinto, Miguel Trefaut Rodrigues, Paulo Passos
Summary: This article describes a new species and reassigns a known species, which is significant for the taxonomic and evolutionary research of threadsnakes. It also emphasizes the importance of protected areas in maintaining vertebrate populations.
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ornithology
L. M. Diele-Viegas, A. F. R. Missassi, D. S. Fernandes
Summary: This study analyzed reptile bones found in pellets of Tyto furcata in an abandoned house in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to identify the species making up the owl's diet. Three lizard species were identified among the fragments, including two diurnal and one nocturnal species. This is the first record of predation of these lizard species by T. furcata and challenges the assumption of its strictly nocturnal activity.
ORNITHOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gabriela Ferreira Campos Guerra, Mariana Moncassim Vale, Rodrigo Tardin, Daniel Silva Fernandes
Summary: The study found that the neotropical rattlesnake Crotalus durissus has been expanding its geographic range since the 1950s primarily due to an increase in pasture areas and ongoing climate changes. This expansion could pose a public health issue and requires public policies to restrain deforestation and encourage reforestation.
PERSPECTIVES IN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Roberta Azeredo Murta-Fonseca, Alessandra Machado, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes, Daniel Silva Fernandes
