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Zoology
Paulo Vilela Cruz, Carlos Molineri, Neusa Hamada
Summary: Campsurus Eaton is the second most speciose genus of mayflies in South America. After undergoing revision, the taxonomic impediment has been reduced, leading to the discovery of two new species and new records for several other species.
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Zoology
Jeniffer Cabral, Frederico F. Salles, Rodolfo Mariano
Summary: A new species of Campsurus genus is described and illustrated in this study. It shares similarities with other species in terms of the shape of the penis and pedestal, but also exhibits distinct differences.
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Zoology
Gabriel M. Pantoja, Ana D. L. Viana, Frederico F. Salles
Summary: The male imago of Campsurus mirim sp. nov., a member of the C. major species group, is described in this study. It can be distinguished from other species in the group based on specific characteristics.
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Zoology
Na Han, Min Zhang, Chang-Fa Zhou
Summary: This study revised the potamanthid mayfly genus Rhoenanthus Eaton in China, recognizing six species in the subgenus Potamanthindus. Three new records for China were identified, and the presence of two other species was confirmed, with the nymphal stage of one species described for the first time. Phylogenetically, Rhoenanthus is closer to Anthopotamus rather than Potamanthus.
Review
Zoology
Xin-He Qiang, Chang-Fa Zhou
Summary: After examining collections from the Chinese mainland, this study redescribed the stages of Isonychia kiangsinensis and designated a neotype, confirmed a synonym of Isonychia guixiensis, and reported two species and one subspecies that are recorded for the first time in China. These findings demonstrate the rich diversity of the genus Isonychia in China.
Article
Zoology
Chotiwut Techakijvej, Nattawut Sareein, Jeong Mi Hwang, Yeon Jae Bae, Chitchol Phalaraksh
Summary: A new species of mayfly, Ephoron ookaewae sp. nov., has been described in this study, with detailed morphological characteristics of larvae, eggs, and adults. The distinguishing features include the number of tubercles on mandibular tusks and a median frontal process in larvae. Additionally, the polar cap shape and concave indentation in their eggs are noted as unusual. The mitochondrial DNA COI sequence data of this new species has been registered in GenBank for future research purposes.
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Zoology
Kun Yang, Xian-Fu Li, Xiao-Li Tong, Qing-Hua Cai
Summary: A new species, Siphlonurus dongxi, was discovered in Shangri-La City, Yunnan Province, China. It is closely related to S. davidi but can be distinguished by the color, morphological characteristics, and structure of the imago, nymph, and egg stages. The similarities in morphological and structural features between the new species and S. davidi suggest the existence of a new species complex, the Siphlonurus davidi group. The penis and egg structures of the new species provide insights into the origin and evolution of the genus Siphlonurus.
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Zoology
M. Vasanth, C. Selvakumar, K. A. Subramanian, K. G. Sivaramakrishnan, Bikramjit Sinha
Summary: This article describes a total of 11 species of the genus Epeorus from India, including 7 previously described species and 4 new records. The article provides detailed descriptions and a dichotomous key for 6 species belonging to the subgenus Epeorus and 4 species belonging to the subgenus Caucasiron.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Majida El Alami, Sara El Yaagoubi, Jean-Luc Gattolliat, Michel Sartori, Mohamed Dakki
Summary: Recent research has updated and revised the checklist of Moroccan Ephemeroptera, with 54 species now listed belonging to 10 families and 26 genera. The distribution and biogeographical affinities of the studied species are discussed, highlighting the dominance of Mediterranean elements and a high rate of endemism in Moroccan Mayflies (33.4%).
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Devon C. Main, Bettine Jansen van Vuuren, Colin R. Tilbury, Krystal A. Tolley
Summary: The application of molecular phylogenetics and species delimitation methods has helped to address limitations in morphology-based taxonomy and highlight inconsistencies in current taxonomy. This study focused on the genus Chamaeleo, which consists of 14 species distributed across Africa and Eurasia, and aimed to construct a comprehensive phylogeny, identify potential cryptic diversity, and determine the biogeographic origin and diversification of the genus. The results revealed the presence of at least 18 taxa within Chamaeleo and suggested a southern African/Zambezian origin for the genus, with diversification occurring during the cooling and aridification of Africa in the Oligocene Epoch. Species-level diversification began in the Miocene Epoch, possibly driven by aridification and tectonic events. These findings lay the groundwork for future taxonomic re-evaluation of Chamaeleo.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lian-Sheng Xu, You-Sheng Chen
Summary: Dubyaea DC. is a small genus of Asteraceae endemic to the Pan-Himalayan region, with poorly understood phylogenetic relationships. Results showed Dubyaea can be divided into three major clades, with biogeographic analyses indicating its late Miocene origin in the Hengduan Mountains and subsequent diversification in situ as well as spread to the Himalayas.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Biology
Josefin Stiller, Graham Short, Healy Hamilton, Norah Saarman, Sarah Longo, Peter Wainwright, Greg W. Rouse, W. Brian Simison
Summary: By sampling ultraconserved elements and taxon, we reconstructed the phylogeny of syngnathids and discovered previously overlooked species diversity and significant biogeographic patterns. The changes in diversification rates suggest possible links to declining global temperatures, the separation of the Atlantic and Pacific faunas, and associated environmental changes.
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Genetics & Heredity
Ran Li, Zhenxing Ma, Changfa Zhou
Summary: The study determined the complete mitogenomes of two species of the family Neoephemeridae, revealing the phylogenetic relationships and evolution of this group. The results supported the monophyly of seven studied families and provided insights into the importance of genes like COI and ND2 in the evolutionary history of mayflies. The analysis of selection pressures and reconstruction of phylogenetic trees helped determine the relationships between families within the group.
Article
Biology
Abdullah S. Gohar, Mohammed S. Antar, Robert W. Boessenecker, Dalia A. Sabry, Sanaa El-Sayed, Erik R. Seiffert, Iyad S. Zalmout, Hesham M. Sallam
Summary: This study reports a new medium-sized protocetid, Phiomicetus anubis gen. et sp. nov., discovered in the middle Eocene (Lutetian) of the Fayum Depression in Egypt. The unique features of its skull and mandible suggest a more efficient oral mechanical processing capacity. Phylogenetic analysis places Phiomicetus as the most basal known protocetid from Africa.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martin D. Ezcurra, Saswati Bandyopadhyay, Dhurjati P. Sengupta, Kasturi Sen, Andrey G. Sennikov, Roland B. Sookias, Sterling J. Nesbitt, Richard J. Butler
Summary: Proterosuchidae represents the earliest significant diversification of Archosauromorpha and is crucial in understanding the recovery of life after the end-Permian mass extinction. Recent revisions have confirmed the presence of new Proterosuchidae species, including Samsarasuchus pamelae, in the Panchet Formation in India, expanding the taxonomic diversity of Proterosuchidae.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2023)
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Evolutionary Biology
Paulo Vilela Cruz, Carolina Nieto, Jean-Luc Gattolliat, Frederico Falcao Salles, Neusa Hamada
Summary: Through morphological evidence, this study investigated the phylogenetic relationships of the family Baetidae and found that some traditional classification schemes are not monophyletic. The research also demonstrated that subimaginal and imaginal characters are crucial for understanding higher relationships within the family.
SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Evolutionary Biology
Luiz R. R. Faria, Marcio R. Pie, Frederico Falcao Salles, Elaine Della Giustina Soares
Summary: When studying biodiversity, researchers must address various knowledge gaps, including the Haeckelian shortfall, which focuses on the relative scarcity of knowledge about the ontogeny of different semaphoronts. Understanding distinct semaphoronts is crucial for advancing relevant nomothetic knowledge in the field of biodiversity research.
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGICAL SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Zoology
Jhon Faber Marulanda-Lopez, Jose Eduardo Serrao, Milena Oliveira Kalile, Vinicius Moreira Marques, Johana Quintero Cortes, Frederico Falcao Salle
Summary: The study evaluated the chorion morphology of eggs of 10 species of Terpidinae at different developmental stages, finding the potential value of these characteristics for the taxonomy of genera and species as well as species association. It was possible to associate nymphs and adults for some species using egg characters, while in other species it was not possible. Egg features such as shape, chorion sculpture, micropylar areas, and attachment structures were found to be useful characters for taxonomy of these insects.
ZOOLOGISCHER ANZEIGER
(2021)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Felipe Donateli Gatti, Frederico Falcao Salles, Phillip John Suter, Yuri Luiz Reis Leite
Summary: Atalophlebiinae originated in the late Gondwana supercontinent, influenced by a vicariant event during the Cretaceous period. Subsequently, speciation occurred within a Gondwanic corridor formed by South America, Antarctica, and Australia, shaping the current diversity and distribution patterns.
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGICAL SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biology
Arianny P. Storari, Roman J. Godunko, Frederico F. Salles, Antonio A. F. Saraiva, Arnold H. Staniczek, Taissa Rodrigues
Summary: Among mayflies, the Hexagenitidae is the most common family in the Cretaceous, particularly in the world-renowned Crato Formation in northeastern Brazil. This study provides a checklist and revision of some previously described species from the Crato Formation, introduces a new species, and describes new specimens. The findings contribute to the taxonomical and morphological diversity of the adult mayfly fauna in the Crato Formation.
HISTORICAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Felipe D. Gatti, Frederico F. Salles, Tomas Derka, Yuri L. R. Leite
Summary: The complex geological and environmental dynamics of South America contributed to the evolutionary history of Massartella species. The study revealed that the Pantepui and Atlantic Forest lineages underwent speciation events around 66 million years ago and remained isolated from each other thereafter.
SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Rogerio Campos, Jackson A. O. Rodrigues, Lucas R. C. Lima, Rodolfo Mariano, Vinicius Costa, Jhon Marulanda, Frederico F. Salles
Summary: This study redescribed the type species Hagenulopsis diptera and discovered a new species Hagenulopsis perere sp. nov. based on comparative examination of photographs and fresh material from Southeastern Brazil. The diagnostic features of Hagenulopsis perere sp. nov. were described, and comments and new records were presented for Hagenulopsis minuta Spieth.
Article
Zoology
Jeniffer Cabral, Frederico F. Salles, Rodolfo Mariano
Summary: A new species of Campsurus genus is described and illustrated in this study. It shares similarities with other species in terms of the shape of the penis and pedestal, but also exhibits distinct differences.
Article
Zoology
Rafael Boldrini, Lucas Ramos Costa Lima, Ismael Barreto de Oliveira, Bianca Maira de Paiva ottoni Boldrini, Frederico Falcao Salles
Summary: Two new species of Simothraulopsis from northern Brazil were described and illustrated based on specimens collected from Universidade Federal de Roraima. These new species differ from others in their distinctive characteristics of the male genitalia.
Article
Plant Sciences
Albane Vilarino, Frederico F. Salles, Pitagoras C. Bispo
Summary: This study describes five new species from Peru, including four species of Xiphocentron (X. ashaninka sp. nov., X. harakbut sp. nov., X. matsigenka sp. nov., X. yine sp. nov.) and one species of Machairocentron (M. amahuaca sp. nov.). The new species are most similar to species described from the Yungas of Argentina, and the Pacific dominion of Colombia and Venezuela. The association with species from the Pacific may suggest a species divergences prior to the major Andean uplift and the Amazon basin formation. The spine-like setae on the basal region of the inferior appendage of Xiphocentron were recognized as topologically homologous to the setal brushes on the ventral projection of Caenocentron. Furthermore, based on the morphology of male and female genitalia of Machairocentron, a mating position different from that described for Psychomyiidae is inferred.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TAXONOMY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
R. M. Castillo-Velasquez, M. C. Goncalves, M. C. Dias Correia, A. D. L. Viana, M. L. S. Rippel, P. Bonfa-Neto, C. F. Sperber, F. F. Salles
Summary: This study reports the current Plecoptera fauna in the Doce River basin in southeastern Brazil, including three new records and a newly described species.
Article
Zoology
Gabriel M. Pantoja, Ana D. L. Viana, Frederico F. Salles
Summary: The male imago of Campsurus mirim sp. nov., a member of the C. major species group, is described in this study. It can be distinguished from other species in the group based on specific characteristics.
Article
Entomology
Pedro Bonfa Neto, Frederico Falcao Salles
Summary: The male and female characteristics of a new species in the long-horned caddisfly genus Nectopsyche were described in this article. The male genitalia of the new species resemble those of the candida-group, but have endothecal spines similar to the gemma-group species. The color pattern of the scales and hairs on the head, thorax, and forewings is similar to that of Nectopsyche splendida, and illustrations of its genitalia were provided along with information about its distribution.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENTOMOLOGIA
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Jhon Faber Marulanda-Lopez, Frederico Falcao Salles
Summary: A new species of Americabaetis, called Itatiaia, is described based on its characteristics and differences from other species. It has distinct features such as a frontal keel, angle between incisors and mola obtuse, longer paraglossa, specific abdominal color pattern, and different spine shapes on the posterior margin of the abdominal terga.
Article
Entomology
Vinicius de Assis Silva, angelo Parise Pinto, Frederico Falcao Salles
Summary: The mayfly genus Ulmeritus currently consists of three species distributed in southern South America. This study focuses on the poorly known endemic species U. saopaulensis from Brazil, providing a detailed redescription of adults and nymphs, and describing the eggs for the first time. Despite recent advances in understanding this genus, a full taxonomic review and phylogenetic analyses are needed to clarify species delimitation and evolutionary relationships.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ENTOMOLOGIA
(2022)