Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Isik Unlu, Ary Faraji, Yi Wang, Ilia Rochlin, Randy Gaugler
Summary: The study suggests that heterodissemination is a promising and effective method for larvicide delivery. Pupal mortality in treatment groups was significantly higher than in control groups in four experiments, confirming its potential.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saujan Bashyal, Ashmita Upadhyay, Dipendra Kumar Ayer, Prabesh Dhakal, G. C. Bimochana, Jiban Shrestha
Summary: This study evaluated the phenotypic diversity of twelve amaranth accessions and conducted principal component analysis and cluster analysis. The results showed significant differences among these accessions in multiple traits, forming four distinct clusters.
Article
Parasitology
Isaac A. Hinne, Simon K. Attah, Benedicta A. Mensah, Akua O. Forson, Yaw A. Afrane
Summary: This study in rural communities in Ghana found that dug-out wells in the coastal savannah and forest zones, and furrows from irrigated canals in the Sahel savannah zone were the most productive breeding habitats for Anopheles mosquitoes. The increased abundance in the rainy season was one of the reasons for more larvae.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Entomology
A. Kampango, P. Furu, D. L. Sarath, K. A. Haji, F. Konradsen, K. L. Schioler, M. Alifrangis, C. W. Weldon, F. Saleh
Summary: The study in Zanzibar investigated the mosquito communities in hotel compounds, their interactions with larval habitats, and the robustness of the communities to the elimination of these habitats. The research found dominant species like Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus, and others, with simulations showing sensitivity to the elimination of larval habitats, impacting mosquito diversity.
MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bingpeng Xing, Chunguang Wang, Qiong Wu, Yanguo Wang, Xiaoyin Chen, Rouxin Sun, Zhilan Zhang, Peng Xiang
Summary: Taxonomic information is crucial for fisheries management and conservation. This study collected larval fish specimens from Hawaiian waters and analyzed their genetic diversity using mitochondrial COI barcode sequences. The results showed distinct genetic distances between different species, genera, families, and orders, highlighting the importance of understanding the diversity and dispersal of larval fish in Hawaiian waters.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Hawi Keno, Desta Ejeta, Tokuma Negisho, Mulugeta Wakjira, Geremew Muleta, Gadisa Natea, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Eba Alemayehu Simma
Summary: This study aimed to assess the species composition of Anopheles mosquitoes and determine the environmental and physicochemical parameters of their breeding habitats in Bambasi district, Ethiopia. The study identified three major Anopheles breeding habitats and found variations in species composition and physicochemical characteristics across different habitats. The study suggested that environmental and physicochemical factors play an important role in the development of mosquito larvae.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TROPICAL INSECT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mustafa Ceylan, Osman Cetinkaya, Rahmi Uysal, Vedat Yegen
Summary: Medicinal leeches primarily inhabit shallow parts of wetlands, and the fish diversity and abundance in these habitats are influenced by the presence of invasive and endemic species. The wetlands provide feeding opportunities for medicinal leeches and serve as a protected area for endangered fish species.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Patil Tawidian, Ari Jumpponen, Kristin Michel
Summary: This study provides insight into the composition and diversity of fungal communities in field-collected Cx. restuans and Cx. pipiens larvae using OTUs and ASVs. The larval breeding site is the major determinant of fungal community assembly in these mosquito species. There are also distinct fungal communities in the guts and carcasses of each species, with less tissue-specific patterns in Cx. restuans larvae compared to Cx. pipiens larvae.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Leah M. Harper, Jonathan S. Lefcheck, Ross Whippo, M. Scott Jones, Zachary Foltz, J. Emmett Duffy
Summary: Conservation efforts have traditionally focused on regions and habitats with high endemic species richness, but species-poor habitats may also contribute to regional diversity. This study demonstrates that previously understudied sand flats play a unique role in regional fish species diversity and should be considered in marine spatial planning for biodiversity conservation.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Juliana Daniel-Ferreira, Yoan Fourcade, Riccardo Bommarco, Jorgen Wissman, Erik Ockinger
Summary: Biodiversity in traditionally managed grasslands is declining, while the area of novel grasslands along linear infrastructure is increasing. The extent to which these novel grasslands can replace traditional grasslands as habitats for grassland species is still uncertain.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Golam Azam, Mohammad Amir Hossain, Umakanta Sarker, A. K. M. Mahabubul Alam, Ramakrishnan M. M. Nair, Rajib Roychowdhury, Sezai Ercisli, Kirill S. S. Golokhvast
Summary: The study evaluated 166 mungbean genotypes and identified superior genotypes using multivariate and multi-traits index approaches. The findings showed high genetic diversity and potential for hybridization and selection in mungbean breeding programs. Identified genotypes can be considered as the best parents for further breeding programs.
Article
Business
Angie Higuchi, Rocio Maehara
Summary: This study aims to identify the motivational profile of quinoa consumers in Modern Metropolitan Lima through investigating the reasons for consuming quinoa. The outcomes of this research can help enhance strategies developed by the Peruvian Government, quinoa food companies, retailers, and quinoa producers to promote quinoa consumption.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yenny Risjani, Andrzej Witkowski, Adrian Kryk, Yunianta, Ewa Gorecka, Marta Krzywda, Ikha Safitri, Ajuk Sapar, Przemyslaw Dabek, Sulastri Arsad, Evgeniy Gusev, Rudiyansyah, Lukasz Peszek, Rafal J. Wrobel
Summary: This study presents the results of the first ever research on biodiversity and biogeography of marine benthic diatoms from coral reefs in Indonesia, revealing a high abundance and diversity of diatoms. Biodiversity indices were higher in Indonesia compared to other tropical oceanic islands, with habitat type playing a more significant role in taxonomic composition than geographic factors. Cosmopolitan taxa were dominant in relative abundance, while species richness was higher in tropical and local forms. Many taxa were identified only at the genus level, potentially indicating new species.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Iris Wagner, Linda Grigoraki, Peter Enevoldson, Michael Clarkson, Sam Jones, Jane L. L. Hurst, Robert J. J. Beynon, Hilary Ranson
Summary: The rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry (REIMS) method can accurately identify the species and age of mosquitoes, with high accuracy in both laboratory-reared and wild populations.
Article
Microbiology
Chinmay V. Tikhe, George Dimopoulos
Summary: The microbiota of mosquitoes plays a significant role in their biology, impacting processes from larval development to adulthood. By manipulating the microbiota during the larval stage, it is possible to alter mosquito life history traits. Bacteriophages can be used as tools to modulate the mosquito microbiota, providing a potential mechanism for mosquito control.
Article
Ecology
Pranesh Paul, Debasish Mondal, Gautam Aditya
Summary: The worldwide trade of the carnivorous snail Anentome helena may lead to its dispersal from aquariums to natural habitats. Through observing the interactions between A. helena, native snail Racesina luteola, and invasive snail Physella acuta, it was found that the introduction of A. helena could indirectly affect the life-history parameters of both prey species, potentially favoring Physella acuta over Racesina luteola in freshwater habitats in West Bengal, India.
Article
Ecology
Himangshu Barman, Pranesh Paul, Arnab Shee, Shuddhasattwa Maitra Mazumdar, Susobhan Datta Mudi, Gautam Aditya
Summary: The distribution of the arboreal snail Rhachistia bengalensis varied significantly on different host plants in managed and unmanaged gardens, showing different degrees of preference. Statistical analysis based on variance to mean ratio, negative binomial aggregation parameter k, and Lloyd mean crowding revealed a mostly clumped distribution of the snail on the host plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Karmakar, P. Paul, G. Aditya
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the impact of predation by the exotic snail Anentome helena on two co-occurring freshwater snails, Racesina luteola and Physella acuta, through laboratory experiments. The results showed that A. helena can consume a significant number of R. luteola and P. acuta. However, there was no significant prey preference observed. The study suggests that the chance dispersal of A. helena from household aquaria to natural habitats can directly impact the population of the freshwater snails R. luteola and P. acuta.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Sampa Banerjee, Soujita Pramanik, Goutam K. Saha, Gautam Aditya
Summary: This study assessed the life-history traits of Aedes mosquitoes by collecting samples from different larval habitats in Kolkata, India. The study found that Ae. aegypti mosquitoes were larger than Ae. albopictus mosquitoes in terms of size and weight. The fecundity of both species was positively correlated with wing length. The study also revealed a correspondence between larval development and adult traits. Incorporating life-history trait data into dengue vector surveillance can help predict population abundance and disease transmission.
INVERTEBRATE REPRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Biology
Gargi Nandy, Gautam Aditya
Summary: The ambient temperature of the environment has a significant impact on the life history features and strategies of land snails. In a controlled laboratory experiment, it was found that low temperatures hindered reproductive maturity while higher temperatures promoted higher reproductive rates. However, extremely high temperatures led to growth and reproductive stagnation. Overall, a temperature range of 25 to 35 degrees Celsius supported the invasive nature of the snail's life history traits.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gargi Nandy, Pranesh Paul, Rupsha Karmakar, Arnab Shee, Shaliny Prabha, Gautam Aditya
Summary: The present study aimed to use freshwater snails for the biological degradation of paper waste and extraction of cellulose from fecal matter. The results showed significant variation in consumption patterns among different types of paper, with cardboard being consumed at the highest rate. The snails left prominent grazing and scraping marks on the consumed paper, indicating degradation.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Pranesh Paul, Rajat Das, Gargi Nandy, Gautam Aditya
Summary: The study highlights the differences in prey consumption and selectivity between the exotic predator, Anentome helena, and native predators, the leech Glossiphonia weberi and the waterbug Diplonychus rusticus. It emphasizes the need to raise awareness among aquarium enthusiasts to reduce the chance dispersal of exotic predators.
Article
Reproductive Biology
Gargi Nandy, Gautam Aditya
Summary: The growth and reproduction of the Allopeas gracile snail were evaluated in the laboratory. The study found that the growth pattern of both single and multiple individuals followed the von Bertalanffy growth model. The reproductive output and generation time differed between single individuals and those reared in a cohort. The findings highlight the tradeoff in life history traits and provide useful information for population regulation strategies.
INVERTEBRATE REPRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Anupam Chakraborty, Goutam K. Saha, Gautam Aditya
Summary: An assessment of the bioturbation potential of seven freshwater snail species was conducted, revealing their capability to modify the physicochemical properties of sediments and affect the organic mineralization process, thus playing a significant role in the management and habitat manipulation of freshwater ecosystems.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Neha Kumari Gupta, Pranesh Paul, Gautam Aditya
Summary: The invasion of terrestrial ecosystems by gastropods can have significant negative impacts on ecosystem functions, health, and agricultural plants. A study in the Darjeeling Himalayas, India, found that the non-native slug species, Deroceras laeve, had a high consumption rate on pumpkin leaves and a low consumption rate on mint leaves. There was a positive correlation between consumption rate and body mass, and D. laeve consumed more than a congeneric slug species, Meghimatium bilineatum.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Pranesh Paul, Neha Kumari Gupta, Debjit Mondal, Abhijit Sikary, Gautam Aditya
Summary: This study used species distribution modeling (SDM) to identify suitable habitats for Pterygoplichthys spp. colonization and range expansion in India and Bangladesh. The results suggest that effective restoration and management measures should be prioritized in several areas of India and throughout Bangladesh. Additionally, raising public awareness of the potential impacts of invasive species on ecosystems can help prevent further deliberate introductions of non-native species to natural habitats.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pranesh Paul, Neha Kumari Gupta, Debosmita Singh, Swastik Banerjee, Surajit Ghosh, Gautam Aditya
Summary: Planorbellatrivolvis (ramshorn snail) is commonly sold as an exotic pet in India and has the potential to become an invasive snail in freshwater ecosystems through unintentional or deliberate release. Our laboratory experiments assessed the effects of pollutants, temperature, and native predators on P. trivolvis invasion. The results showed that pollutants reduced egg hatchability, adult survivability, and fecundity, but these traits did not differ significantly from a native snail. Fecundity increased with body size, and P. trivolvis exhibited a wide range of temperature adaptation. Native predators showed limited resistance to P. trivolvis invasion. Our findings highlight the potential for P. trivolvis to invade freshwater ecosystems under suitable conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Anupam Chakraborty, Goutam K. Saha, Gautam Aditya
Summary: By comparing the bioturbation potential of three freshwater operculate snails, it was found that snails can modify the surface architecture of sediment, regulate nutrient concentrations in the water column, and release nutrients under different conditions. The grazing and movement of snails contribute to ecosystem processes in freshwater lakes and ponds.
Article
Ecology
Neha Kumari Gupta, Pranesh Paul, Himangshu Barman, Gautam Aditya
Summary: Invasive slugs, such as Deroceras laeve, pose a threat to agriculture and ecosystems. The identification and distribution modeling of D. laeve in West Bengal, India confirmed its presence and predicted potential spread. Factors like precipitation seasonality and elevation influence its occurrence. Proper monitoring and control strategies are necessary to prevent further spread.
ACTA ECOLOGICA SINICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pranesh Paul, Suprio Parbat, Gautam Aditya
Summary: Freshwater snails, Filopaludina bengalensis and Pila globosa, have the potential to be used as an eco-friendly and low-cost biosorbent for phosphate removal from wastewater, as their waste shells can adsorb phosphate ions from aqueous solutions.