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Microbiology
Xin-Cun Wang, Wen-Ying Zhuang
Summary: This article describes the discovery of four new species of Aspergillus fungus, which are important in food, industrial, and medical contexts as well as being closely related to human daily life. The new species were identified through phylogenetic analyses and morphological comparisons, and detailed descriptions and illustrations are provided.
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Zoology
Philippe Keith, Marion Mennesson
Summary: The taxonomy of Hypseleotris fish species from the Indo-Pacific has been revised using molecular and morphological approaches. Seven species were identified, including one new species and four previously synonymized species. The species differ in mitochondrial genes and various morphological characteristics. The discovery of multiple species in Papua New Guinea highlights the need for further study and conservation efforts in the region.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Frederik Leliaert, Emily L. A. Kelly, Jan Janouskovec, Michael D. Fox, Maggie D. Johnson, Farran M. Redfern, Taati Eria, Andreas F. Haas, Enric Sala, Stuart A. Sandin, Jennifer E. Smith
Summary: A new marine green alga, Brilliantia kiribatiensis gen. et sp. nov., has been discovered in the coral reefs of the Southern Line Islands in the Pacific Ocean. This new alga belongs to the Boodleaceae family in the Cladophorales order. It has a unique structure of upright, unbranched, single-celled filaments attached to the substratum, and is largely restricted to the Southern Line Islands, with some observations on neighboring islands as well.
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Xiaojun Xie, Bo Lu, Jie Pang, Dongsheng Zhang
Summary: Five specimens of Ophiuroidea from deep-sea seamounts in the West Pacific were collected and identified as two species, Astrodia duospina sp. nov. and Astrodia abyssicola. The new species, Astrodia duospina sp. nov., can be distinguished from its congeners by specific characteristics. The study also revised the tabular key of Astrodia and analyzed the phylogenetic relationship between Astrodia and Asteronyx based on genetic sequences. These findings expand the geographical distribution of the genus Astrodia.
Article
Microbiology
Mei-Xiang Li, Gang Wu, Zhu L. Yang
Summary: In this study, four new species of the genus Hemileccinum were identified based on morphological and molecular evidence, expanding the diversity within the genus. The study also provided insights into the pileipellis structure and basidiospore surface characteristics of the studied species.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ankush D. Sawarkar, Deepti D. Shrimankar, Manish Kumar, Phani Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Lal Singh
Summary: Bamboo, with its diverse species, benefits from the utilization of DNA barcoding technology for classification and identification, overcoming challenges of traditional methods. Different barcode regions such as matK, rbcL, and rpoB are used to distinguish bamboo species from different genera.
MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Hasitha Nethupul, Sabine Stohr, Haibin Zhang
Summary: This study collected ophiuroids from deep-sea seamounts in the South China Sea and Northwest Pacific regions and identified nine species, including two new species and seven new records. Morphological characteristics and genetic analysis revealed that species of the order Euryalida have a wider distribution in the Indo-Pacific region than expected.
Article
Microbiology
Vanessa Nascimento Brito, Janaina Lana Alves, Kaliane Sirio Araujo, Tiago de Souza Leite, Casley Borges de Queiroz, Olinto Liparini Pereira, Marisa Vieira de Queiroz
Summary: In this study, 30 endophytic Trichoderma isolates obtained from wild Hevea spp. in the Brazilian Amazon were analyzed. The analysis revealed known Trichoderma species as well as four new species. This study contributes to our understanding of the diversity of endophytic Trichoderma species in Neotropical forests and identifies potential biocontrol agents for plant disease management.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Xin-Cun Wang, Wen-Ying Zhuang
Summary: Two new Talaromyces species, Talaromyces ginkgonis sp. nov. and T. shilinensis sp. nov., were discovered in samples collected from southwestern China. They differ from closely-related fungi in terms of morphology and sequence differences.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bine Xue, Yun-Yun Shao, Chun-Fen Xiao, Ming-Fai Liu, Yongquan Li, Yun-Hong Tan
Summary: Meiogyne oligocarpa sp. nov. is a newly described species from Yunnan Province in Southwest China, distinguished by its unique characteristics and confirmed through a phylogenetic analysis. Additionally, paraffin sectioning was conducted to study the specific structures on its inner petals.
Article
Microbiology
Kanad Das, Aniket Ghosh, Dyutiparna Chakraborty, Sudeshna Datta, Ishika Bera, Ranjith Layola Mr, Farheen Banu, Alfredo Vizzini, Komsit Wisitrassameewong
Summary: Through morphological and molecular phylogenetic studies, it has been discovered that European and American names of wild mushrooms were often mistakenly applied to Asian lookalikes in the past. Consequently, taxonomical research on wild mushrooms has been intensified in Asian countries, including India, in recent years to reveal the true mushroom diversity. In this study, four new species and two species new to India were identified and established based on morphology and molecular phylogeny.
Article
Microbiology
Tong-Kai Zong, Heng Zhao, Xiao-Ling Liu, Li-Ying Ren, Chang-Lin Zhao, Xiao-Yong Liu
Summary: Four new species within the genus Absidia, characterized by unique morphological traits and molecular evidence, are proposed in this study. Phylogenetic analyses based on rDNA sequences supported the novelty of these species. An identification key to all known Absidia species in China is provided, along with illustrations of the new species.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Artem M. Prokofiev, Olga R. Emelyanova, Alexei M. Orlov, Svetlana Y. Orlova
Summary: A new species, Diaphus balanovi, is described based on specimens collected over the Emperor Seamount Chain in the north-western Pacific Ocean. It is most similar to D. kuroshio both in morphology and genetics, but can be distinguished from D. kuroshio by several characteristics such as gill-rakers count, luminous scale, Dn size, SAO3 position, otolith shape, and absolute size. The CO1 mtDNA sequence of D. balanovi differs from that of D. kuroshio by 16 substitutions. Diaphus balanovi may represent a benthopelagic derivate of D. kuroshio endemic to the Emperor Seamounts.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Mycology
Dhandevi Pem, Rajesh Jeewon, Kandawatte Wedaralalage Thilini Chethana, Sinang Hongsanan, Mingkwan Doilom, Nakarin Suwannarach, Kevin David Hyde
Summary: The review discusses the taxonomic history of the class Dothideomycetes, reviews four commonly used species concepts, and provides examples of their application in the genera Ascochyta, Cercospora, and Neofusicoccum. Challenges and basic guidelines for classifying species under these criteria are also analyzed and provided.
Article
Zoology
Anatoly Krupitsky, Nazar A. Shapoval, Dmitry M. Schepetov, Irina A. Ekimova, Vladimir A. Lukhtanov
Summary: The study examined the taxonomical classification and distribution of the genus Tomares, revealing an African and an Asian lineage with new proposed species names. The origin of Tomares was estimated to be between the early Oligocene and the early Miocene, with differentiation occurring in response to aridification and habitat fragmentation. The Asian lineage of Tomares underwent differentiation in southwest Asia during the late Miocene and Pleistocene periods, coinciding with the evolution of host plants of the genus Astragalus (Fabaceae).
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Francesco Zapelloni, Jose A. Jurado-Rivera, Damia Jaume, Carlos Juan, Joan Pons
Summary: The study conducted sequencing and comparative analysis on 17 mitochondrial genomes of Hyalella amphipods, revealing gene rearrangement between North and South American populations, as well as the AT-richness and strong nucleotide bias in the genomes. Additionally, the study found a preference for AT-rich codons in the protein-coding sequences and identified numerous base changes in tRNA.
Article
Entomology
C. Herrera, J. A. Jurado-Rivera, M. Leza
Summary: Ecological niche models were used to assess the invasiveness risk of Vespa velutina in Mediterranean islands. The study found suitable areas for expansion and establishment of the species, mainly in steeper slopes and low isothermality zones. Potential suitable zones in other Mediterranean islands were also explored.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Iris Alemany, Ana Perez-Cembranos, Valentin Perez-Mellado, Jose A. Castro, Antonia Picornell, Cori Ramon, Jose A. Jurado-Rivera
Summary: Gut microbial communities play important roles in the ecology and evolution of their hosts. However, our understanding of these complex associations in reptiles is still limited. In this study, we investigated the fecal microbiota composition of two lizard species endemic to the Balearic archipelago using noninvasive sampling methods. Both species showed microbiome compositions consistent with their omnivorous diet, with a high representation of cellulolytic bacteria taxa. We also identified species-specific core microbiota signatures and found that lizard species, island distribution, and seasonality were the main factors explaining bacterial community composition.
Article
Zoology
Jesus Gomez-Zurita, Maria Pamies-Harder
Summary: In this study, the fauna of Eumolpinae of New Caledonia, specifically the group of Colaspis laboulbenei, was revised using a combined approach with DNA-based phylogenies and the study of morphology and species distributions. The study resulted in several systematic conclusions and the description of seven new species. The research provides a species identification key and discusses potential factors affecting the diversification and distribution of the Thasycles group.
ZOOLOGISCHER ANZEIGER
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Pierre-Francois Duyck, Herve Jourdan, Christian Mille
Summary: The aim of this review was to examine the cases of Tephritidae invasions across island systems and determine if they follow a hierarchical mode of invasion. The review found that all invasions were directional, involving a series of invaders that were increasingly more competitive than the resident species. These sequential establishments are driven by interspecific competition and influenced by history, routes, flows of commercial exchanges, and the bridgehead effect. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the need to integrate trade flow, invasive routes, and the presence of invasive and resident species into large-scale studies.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Marta Bassitta, Iris Alemany, Valentin Perez-Mellado, Ana Perez-Cembranos, Pilar Navarro, Javier Lluch, Jose A. Jurado-Rivera, Jose A. Castro, Antonia Picornell, Cori Ramon
Summary: The study assessed the genetic diversity and evolutionary origin of the Columbretes lizard populations in the archipelago. The results showed low genetic diversity and confirmed their conspecificity with the mainland lizard. The analysis of microbiota communities suggested differences in host ecology and phylogeny among the populations.
Article
Art
Charles Mille, Olivier Christmann, Sylvain Fleury, Simon Richir
Summary: This study examines the influence of non-relevant stimuli in the environment on cognitive load and creativity. The findings suggest that discontinuous stimuli decrease the number of creative ideas in a drawing task, while stimuli increase the intrinsic and extraneous cognitive load in a writing task.
DIGITAL CREATIVITY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Herve Jourdan, Edouard Bourguet, Christian Mille, Roman Gula, Jorn Theuerkauf
Summary: The presence of little fire ants negatively affects the biomass of soil fauna, potentially impacting the endangered kagu bird by limiting its food resources. This could transform the rainforest into an unsuitable habitat for kagu conservation.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jesus Gomez-Zurita
Summary: The monophyletic group of species called Dematochroma pilosa Jolivet, Verma & Mille is identified in this study based on mitochondrial DNA data and morphological features. A new genus, Dematotrichus gen. nov., is proposed and 11 new species are described. This study provides taxonomic evidence for the separation of this group.
SYSTEMATICS AND BIODIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Iris Alemany, Ana Perez-Cembranos, Valentin Perez-Mellado, Jose Aurelio Castro, Antonia Picornell, Cori Ramon, Jose A. Jurado-Rivera
Summary: Dietary studies are crucial for understanding ecosystem functioning and biodiversity. Next-generation DNA sequencing methods provide a powerful tool for analyzing the diets of omnivorous species. In this study, we used high-throughput metabarcoding to sequence mitochondrial and chloroplast genome fragments from fecal samples of two lizard species endemic to the Balearic Archipelago. The results revealed detailed information about their diets, including arthropods, mollusks, plants, carrion, and marine subsidies. The study also identified seasonal and geographical differences in the diets of these threatened endemic lizards in their unique and isolated ecosystems.
Article
Entomology
Ayman Khamis Elsayed, Christian Gilbert Mille
Summary: In this study, a new genus and species of gall midge is described from New Caledonia. The gall midge induces leaf galls on Neoarytera chartacea and is closely related to the genus Contarinia. Molecular phylogenetic analysis supports the close relationship between the new genus and Contarinia, and this gall midge is the first reported on the Sapindaceae family.
AUSTRAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Cayetano Herrera, Mark Williams, Joao Encarnacao, Nuria Roura-Pascual, Bastian Faulhaber, Jose Antonio Jurado-Rivera, Mar Leza
Summary: This study demonstrates that a combination of machine learning methods and an optical sensor can effectively differentiate the yellow-legged hornet from other hymenopteran species in the laboratory. This knowledge could contribute to the development of a tool for integrated invasive alien species management programs.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Leonardo Platania, Jesus Gomez-Zurita
Summary: This study investigates the factors that contribute to microendemicity in two endemic sibling genera of leaf beetles in New Caledonia. The results suggest that diversification rate slowed down over time, possibly due to several ecological and environmental factors. Allopatric speciation cycles and geological/climatic changes in the region have led to the accumulation of species.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Cayetano Herrera, Joana F. Ferragut, Mar Leza, Jose Antonio Jurado-Rivera
Summary: The yellow-legged hornet is a social insect native to Asia and an invasive species in Europe. It causes severe damage to ecosystems by preying on pollinators, including honeybees. Genetic studies have revealed differences in the genetic structure of populations from mainland Spain and Mallorca, indicating two independent incursions. This research provides important genetic evidence for the development of effective management and prevention plans.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Jesus Gomez-Zurita, Jean-Michel Maes
Summary: In this study, a large sample of Eumolpinae leaf beetles from Nicaragua was examined, resulting in the discovery of 18 species reported for the first time in the country. This includes a new species and two new genus records. The study provides detailed descriptions of the new species and taxonomic commentaries, supplemented with illustrations to assist future taxonomic decisions.
NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
