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Evolutionary Biology
Yunlan Jiang, Fan Yang, Lu Yue, Fumio Hayashi, Ding Yang, Xingyue Liu
Summary: The study reconstructs the phylogeny of Parachauliodes based on mitochondrial DNA sequence data, and confirms Parachauliodes inopinatus syn.n. as a junior synonym of Parachauliodes asahinai using molecular identification and morphological evidence. The spatio-temporal divergence pattern of Parachauliodes suggests an origin on the Eurasian continent in the early Miocene, with subsequent southward dispersal to Taiwan by the end of the Miocene. The species diversity of Parachauliodes was likely influenced by island isolations and sympatric distribution.
SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Yanan Xiang, Mengyuan Zhao, Qingbo Huo, Yuzhou Du
Summary: The mitochondrial genomes of three stonefly species were sequenced and analyzed in this study, providing new molecular evidence for the taxonomic position of the genus Claassenia in Perlidae. The comparative analysis revealed unique structural features and supported the classification of Claassenia into the subfamily Perlinae. Phylogenetic analysis suggested that Claassenia represents a transitional group between the subfamilies Acroneuriinae and Perlinae.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Peng Yu, Li Zhou, Wen-Tao Yang, Li-jun Miao, Zhi Li, Xiao-Juan Zhang, Yang Wang, Jian-Fang Gui
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics of different Cobitinae mitogenomes, revealing highly conserved structures and significant differences in base composition among different genera. Additionally, all protein coding genes in Cobitinae mitogenomes underwent strong purifying selection, and phylogenetic analysis supported the paraphyly of Cobitis and polyphyly of Misgurnus within this family.
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Genetics & Heredity
Xu Wang, Hao Zhang, Ian Kitching, Zhen-Bang Xu, Yi-Xin Huang
Summary: This study analyzed the mitochondrial genomes of Sphingidae to investigate the phylogenetic relationships and genomic differences among different subfamilies within this moth family. The results supported the monophyly of all four recognized subfamilies and suggested a revised placement of Langiinae within the family.
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Entomology
Xueying Ge, Lilan Yuan, Ya Kang, Tong Liu, Haoyu Liu, Yuxia Yang
Summary: The classification of Lampyridae remains debated, with recent efforts shedding light on the relationships of fireflies. The first complete mitochondrial genome for Cyphonocerinae was generated and comparative analyses showed its conservation compared to other firefly species. Phylogenetic analyses suggested Cyphonocerinae's independent lineage closely related to Drilaster, emphasizing the importance of more species in phylogenetic reconstructions.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lingyu Zeng, Youting Pang, Shiqian Feng, Yuning Wang, Vaclav Stejskal, Radek Aulicky, Shengfang Zhang, Zhihong Li
Summary: This study sequenced the mitochondrial genomes of five Dermestidae species, revealing their high conservativeness in nucleotide composition and gene order. Phylogenetic analysis reconstructed the relationships within Dermestidae as (((Trogoderma + Anthrenus) + Attagenus) + Dermestes). Further mitogenomes sequencing is needed for a more comprehensive view of the entire family.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peizhen Ma, Yumeng Liu, Jiahui Wang, Ya Chen, Zhen Zhang, Tao Zhang, Haiyan Wang
Summary: By sequencing and analyzing the mitochondrial genomes of seven Mactridae species, including Mactra chinensis, Mactra cygnus, Mactra quadrangularis, Mactra cumingii, Mactrinula dolabrata, Raeta pulchella, and Raeta sp., this study addressed the controversies and proposed revisions in the taxonomy of the Mactridae family, revealing potential cryptic species and suggesting reclassification of certain genera.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Dong-Mei Li, Jie Li, Dai-Rong Wang, Ye-Chun Xu, Gen-Fa Zhu
Summary: This study sequenced, assembled, and analyzed ten complete chloroplast genomes of Zingiberoideae plants, providing valuable resources for understanding molecular evolutionary dynamics in the Zingiberaceae family. Divergent hotspots identified in the genomes can be used for developing molecular markers for phylogenetic inference and species identification.
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Entomology
Yupeng Wu, Hui Fang, Jiping Wen, Juping Wang, Tianwen Cao, Bo He
Summary: In this study, the mitogenomes of Hestina persimilis and Hestinalis nama were obtained via sanger sequencing. Comparative analysis revealed that these two mitogenomes are highly conservative and share a close evolutionary relationship. Phylogenetic trees built upon the mitogenomic data show consistent relationships among Nymphalidae, with Hestinalis nama being closely related to Apatura and forming a monophyletic clade.
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Ecology
Weili Ding, Haizhen Xu, Zhipeng Wu, Lizong Hu, Li Huang, Mingsheng Yang, Lili Li
Summary: In this study, nine mitochondrial genomes of Geometridae were sequenced and annotated, and the mitogenomic evolution and phylogeny of the superfamily were analyzed. It was found that gene organization was conserved, except for Somatina indicataria, which showed rearranged tRNA positions. Nucleotide composition analysis showed higher diversity in nad6 and atp8 genes in Geometridae. Overall, this study provides important mitochondrial genomic data for systematic and evolutionary research in Geometridae.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yupeng Wu, Xiaoran Liu, Yulei Zhang, Hui Fang, Junjiao Lu, Juping Wang
Summary: The mitochondrial genomes of four species belonging to the Crambidae family were successfully sequenced and analyzed, providing insights into their gene structure and phylogenetic relationships.
ARCHIVES OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Zoology
Tian-You Zhao, Liang He, Xin Xu, Zhen-Ning Chen, Ya-Yue Gao, Liang Lu
Summary: This study presents the first complete mitochondrial genomes of two typical Palaearctic species, Creophilus maxillosus and Platydracus impotens, and includes them in a phylogenetic analysis. The results indicate that the position of Creophilus and the monophyly of Staphylinina may be influenced by dataset composition and model selection.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lei Wang, Fuxing Li, Ning Wang, Yongwei Gao, Kangjia Liu, Gangmin Zhang, Jiahui Sun
Summary: The study sequenced and analyzed the chloroplast genome of D. leptopodum, revealing its genome structure, organization, and phylogenomic position within the subfamily Papaveroideae. The chloroplast genome size was 162,942bp, encoding 113 genes, with most genes undergoing purifying selection. Phylogenetic analysis showed D. leptopodum forming a clade with the tribe Chelidonieae.
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Forestry
Yanshu Qu, Pengyan Zhou, Chunfa Tong, Changwei Bi, Li'an Xu
Summary: This study reported the mitochondrial genome sequence of Populus deltoides and found multiple circular chromosomes, indicating extensive rearrangements and tRNA transfer from chloroplasts. It also revealed fewer RNA editing sites in the mitogenomes of poplar and other angiosperms compared to gymnosperms.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
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Ecology
Ying Wang, Jinjun Cao, Xuan Guo, Caiyue Guo, Weihai Li, David Muranyi
Summary: This study obtained the complete mitogenomes of two species of Peltoperlidae and investigated their characteristics and phylogenetic relationships. The results showed high conservation in gene content, gene order, and other features in Peltoperlidae. The control region of the mitogenomes had distinct structural characteristics and potential as phylogenetic markers.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Entomology
Muhammad Asghar Hassan, Yuchen Zheng, Ahmed Zia, Xingyue Liu
Summary: A taxonomic revision of Cueta Navas species from Pakistan is presented, including the redescriptions of four species and the proposal of a new junior synonym. Cueta infensa is reported as a new record for Pakistan, and the holotype photographs of Cueta infensa and Cueta omana are provided. The study also includes distributional maps, a list of synonyms, diagnostic characters, and a key to species based on adult characters.
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Plant Sciences
Muhammad Asghar Hassan, Yuchen Zheng, Xingyue Liu
Summary: A new species of the Baliga antlion genus, Baliga kashmirensis sp. nov., was discovered and described in Pakistan, along with the re-description of three other Myrmeleon species. The paper also provides an annotated catalogue of Myrmeleon species in Pakistan, including distribution maps and an updated identification key.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2022)
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Entomology
Qin-Peng Liu, Le Liang, Xin-Yang Zhang, Hao-Kun Li, Chu-Xiang Zhao, Xing-Yue Liu
Summary: This study analyzes the rampant morphological homoplasy in Mantodea, focusing on the complex convergent evolution of leaf-like pronotum in Hierodulinae. By combining morphological and mitogenome data, the study reveals the unnatural grouping in the current classification of Hierodula and Rhombodera, and suggests the adaptive significance of the pronotal-foliaceous trait in multiple lineages of Hierodulinae. The study also highlights the use of mitogenomes in resolving the derived mantodean phylogenetic relationship, with congruent results from mitochondrial phylogenomics and male genitalia morphology.
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Environmental Sciences
Zhe Cui, Zhi-guo Wang, Xue-rong Zhang, Yu-yu Wang, Miao Zhang
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental carrying capacity levels and obstacle factors of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Pearl River Delta urban agglomerations using the entropy-weighted topsis model and the obstacle diagnosis model. The results show that Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei has the highest environmental carrying capacity level, and economic development is the main influencing factor. The study recommends that future city clusters focus on ecological civilization construction, develop high-tech and green industries, and maximize resource utilization efficiency for coordinated economic and environmental development.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Geology
Zuluan Chen, Zhilin Zhang, De Zhuo, Xingyue Liu
Summary: This study describes two new species of the extinct dustywing subfamily Cretaconiopteryginae, providing new evidence for understanding the characteristics and early diversification of this lacewing lineage in the mid-Cretaceous period.
CRETACEOUS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Entomology
Pei Yu, Chengquan Cao, Xingyue Liu, Fumio Hayashi
Summary: This study compares the fluid expelling behavior among different species of alderflies, fishflies, and dobsonflies. It is found that alderflies expel a smaller amount of fluid compared to fishflies and dobsonflies. The behavior of fluid expelling may serve as an anti-predatory mechanism. Further research is needed to understand the effectiveness of this behavior in deterring predators and why it is more developed in certain species.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hang Lyu, Yunlong Feng, Yi Zhou, Zhihui Guo, Yuyu Wang, Mingting Cui, Haotong Tang, Man Du, Shanzi Huang, Jiarun Li, Weiming Tang, Wenhua Mei
Summary: HIV self-testing is an effective method to expand HIV testing coverage worldwide. This study analyzed the results of HIV self-testing and sexual behaviors of first-time testers among Men who have sex with men (MSM). The results showed that first-time testers were mostly of Han ethnicity, more likely to be HIV positive, and had higher income. Both groups showed a decrease in anal sex with male partners and sex with female partners after HIV self-testing.
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Zoology
Muhammad Asghar Hassan, Saleem Akhtar, Yuchen Zheng, Xingyue Liu
Summary: The taxonomic status of three antlion genera in Pakistan, Indopalpares Insom & Carfi, 1988, Palpares Rambur, 1842, and Parapalpares Insom & Carfi, 1988, has been revised in this study. Three species, Indopalparespardus (Rambur, 1842), Palpares zebratus Rambur, 1842, and Parapalpares solidus (Gerstaecker, 1894), have been redescribed based on material from northern areas of Pakistan. Several taxonomic and nomenclatural changes have been proposed, including the re-establishment of Palpares patiens as a valid species and the transfer of P. infimus to a senior synonym of P. patiens from P. zebratus. The rediscovery of Palpares zebratus in northern areas of Pakistan expands its known distribution range beyond its type localities in Tamil Nadu, India, and Sindh, Pakistan.
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Zoology
Kanyakorn Piraonapicha, Narumon Sangpradub, Weeyawat Jaitrong, Korrawat Attasopa, Xingyue Liu
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Entomology
Ying Yang, Xingyue Liu
Summary: In this study, a taxonomic revision of the Chinese species of the genus Sisyra was presented. A total of six valid Sisyra species were reported from China, including a newly described species, Sisyra bowlesi sp. n. Additionally, there were new provincial records and synonymizations with previously known species.
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Geology
Zuluan Chen, Chunpeng Xu, Xingyue Liu
Summary: This study describes two new genera and four new species of extinct Neuroptera, belonging to the family Corydasialidae, which were discovered from mid-Cretaceous amber. The discovery provides further evidence for the classification of Corydasialidae within the superfamily Chrysopoidea.
CRETACEOUS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Yan Lai, Kaiyu Li, Xingyue Liu
Summary: This study established a DNA barcode reference library of Chinese green lacewings, comprising 1,119 barcodes of 25 genera and 197 species. The optimal threshold for species identification was determined to be 1.87% genetic divergence, and the threshold for genetic divergence among genera with biocontrol significance was determined to be 7.77%. Additionally, six new species combinations were proposed using integrative species delimitation. This research provides a methodological reference for molecular delimitation of other insects.
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Entomology
Chen-yang Cai, Erik Tihelka, Xing-yue Liu, Michael S. Engel
Summary: The exponential growth of large-scale data for Neuropterida has greatly improved our understanding of the origin and evolution of lacewings and their allies. Recent phylogenomic studies based on various data sources have provided a well-resolved and congruent phylogeny, although some interfamilial relationships remain inconsistent.
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Entomology
Shuo Tian, Yunlan Jiang, Yan Lai, Shutong Wang, Xingyue Liu, Yuyu Wang
Summary: In this study, mitogenomes of two Ankylopteryx species were sequenced for the first time, and comparative analysis showed that their genome arrangements were consistent with other Chrysopidae species. Phylogenetic reconstructions revealed that Chrysopinae were the sister group to Apochrysinae + Nothochrysinae, and Nothancylini were the sister group to (Leucochrysini + Belonopterygini) + (Ankylopterygini + Chrysopini). The divergence time estimation suggested an Early Cretaceous initial divergence within Chrysopidae.