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Microbiology
Haining Wang, Xiaohe Yang, Songhong Wei
Summary: The exudate of Aspergillus versicolor is enriched in carbohydrate metabolism, translation, oxidoreductase activity, hydrolase activity, and contains various ions and amino acids which may play important roles in the physiological processes and growth development of A. versicolor.
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robert J. Kallal, Gustavo Silva de Miranda, Erika L. Garcia, Hannah M. Wood
Summary: The arachnid order Schizomida, a group of soil-dwelling predators found globally, has been understudied. This study used geometric morphometrics to quantify shape differences in the male flagellum across various categories. The findings provide a foundation for further research on the evolution, diversification, and taxonomic utility of the male flagellum.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Zoology
Junggon Kim, Gerasimos Cassis, Sunghoon Jung
Summary: The first comprehensive phylogenetic analyses of the plant bug subfamily Deraeocorinae is presented. The results revealed that Deraeocorinae is not monophyletic, with certain lineages nested separately. The study proposed modifications to the classification and made hypotheses based on the findings.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
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Entomology
Andrzej Wolski, Adrian Maslowski, Artur Taszakowski
Summary: This study provides descriptions and rediagnosis of the Neotropical genus Cylapocoris, including the study of female genitalia, and offers insights into the phylogenetic position and relationships within the genus. It also identifies new species and reveals subgroups within Cylapocoris through morphological analysis.
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Microbiology
Meenal Rastogi, Smriti Shrivastava, Pratyoosh Shukla
Summary: This study identified four potential xylanase-producing fungi from soil and vegetable wastes, revealing their genetic analysis and enzyme activity. The xylanolytic fungi, belonging to Aspergillus species, showed promising xylanase activities under certain conditions, suggesting their potential industrial applications in lignocellulose saccharification.
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Mycology
Danny Haelewaters, Duckchul Park, Peter R. Johnston
Summary: Cyttaria is a unique genus that parasitizes trees in Nothofagus and Lophozonia in southern South America, Australia, and New Zealand. Genetic analysis shows that Cyttaria has an isolated position near the base of Helotiales, with a weak relationship with Polydesmia pruinosa and Chlorociboriaceae. The order Cyttariales is proposed to be a synonym of Helotiales. Nothofagus and Lophozonia in southern South America, Australia, and New Zealand. Genetic analysis shows that Cyttaria has an isolated position near the base of Helotiales, with a weak relationship with Polydesmia pruinosa and Chlorociboriaceae. The order Cyttariales is proposed to be a synonym of Helotiales.
MYCOLOGICAL PROGRESS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Alessandro Oliveira de Souza, Gwilym P. Lewis, Marcos Jose da Silva
Summary: Chamaecrista, a genus with over 330 species, has a complex taxonomic history. Molecular phylogenetic analyses and morphology support the recognition of four main clades, while revealing the non-monophyly of traditional taxonomic units.
BOTANICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Dominic Wanke, Asghar Shirvani, Axel Hausmann, Leidys Murillo-Ramos, Pasi Sihvonen
Summary: This study determined the phylogenetic position of the genus Eumera using genetic markers and morphological traits. It concluded that Eumera should be classified under the tribe Prosopolophini and described a new species, Eumera rajaeii sp. nov. Wanke & Shirvani, based on molecular data and morphology. The distribution of this Iranian species was shown on a map, and external characters and male genitalia of three related Eumera species were illustrated.
Article
Zoology
Andrzej Wolski
Summary: Cylapini, a group of plant bugs, is mainly distributed in the New World, with most species found in tropical and subtropical regions. This study provides a taxonomic review of three New World Cylapini genera and describes 8 new species. A cladistic analysis based on morphological characters confirmed the relationships within Cylapini and its connections with other groups.
Article
Entomology
Hoi-Sen Yong, Sze-Looi Song, Kah-Ooi Chua, Yvonne Jing Mei Liew, I. Wayan Suana, Phaik-Eem Lim, Kok-Gan Chan, Praphathip Eamsobhana
Summary: The mitochondrial genomes of three fruit fly species from the Zeugodacus genus show similarities in gene order and structure, but differences in certain gene features and taxonomic status. More sampling of different taxonomic units is needed to clarify their classification.
ARTHROPOD SYSTEMATICS & PHYLOGENY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
A. V. Vaganov, I. I. Gureyeva, M. V. Skaptsov, A. A. Kuznetsov, R. S. Romanets, A. V. Salokhin, M. G. Kutsev, A. I. Shmakov
Summary: This research is the first comprehensive analysis of the intra-generic relationships within the subfamily Cryptogrammoideae, using molecular phylogenetic studies, scanning electronic microscopy, and herbarium data. The study revealed the deep divergence of Coniogramme merillii within the Coniogramme superclade, as well as the separateness of several Coniogramme and Cryptogramma species. The spore ornamentation was found to have diagnostic value in the recognition of cryptogrammoid taxa at the generic and section level.
