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Plant Sciences
Daniele Bonsanto, Nello Biscotti, Robert Philipp Wagensommer
Summary: This paper presents the results of a research conducted on Scabiosa garganica, a species with limited herbarium records and outdated morphological descriptions. The study found multiple populations in the Gargano Promontory area, providing insight into distribution and ecological conditions related to S. garganica. Morphological analysis of a large sample confirmed the species autonomy and clarified its relationship with S. holosericea and S. taygetea. Additionally, the conservation status of the species was assessed using IUCN criteria.
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Zoology
Vinicius C. Claudio, Brunna Almeida, Roberto L. M. Novaes, Marcos A. Navarro, Liliani M. Tiepolo, Ricardo Moratelli
Summary: Histiotus is a Neotropical genus of bat that currently includes 11 species. Despite previous studies, there is still a lack of a comprehensive systematic revision for Histiotus. This study presents a second record of H. alienus and an amended diagnosis of this species, using qualitative and quantitative analyses. Our results enhance the understanding of the taxonomy and diagnosis of Histiotus, but further comprehensive revision is needed.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jani Jarquin-Gonzalez, Luis F. Carrera-Parra
Summary: Two new species of the genus Chondrochelia, Chondrochelia caribensis sp. nov. and Chondrochelia winfieldi sp. nov., were described from the Mexican Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. The genetic divergence values between species supported the morphological data. The distribution range of two species was expanded, while the supposed distribution of C. dubia in the Mexican Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico was rejected. The characteristics of Chondrochelia algicola were redescribed based on type material.
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Plant Sciences
Anton Glushchenko, Sergei Genkal, Irina Kuznetsova, Maxim Kulikovskiy
Summary: During the investigation in Mongolia, a total of 28 species of Sellaphora belonging to the genus Mereschowsky were identified, with 14 species previously described or mentioned in the Mongolian flora and 14 species discovered for the first time. One new taxonomic combination and one new species were proposed. Original light micrographs and scanning electronic photographs were used for illustration. The distribution of these identified species within Mongolia and globally was discussed.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Danushka S. Tennakoon, Nimali I. de Silva, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura, Darbhe J. Bhat, Jaturong Kumla, Nakarin Suwannarach, Saisamorn Lumyong
Summary: This study describes five fungal taxa collected from plant litter in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, and conducts phylogenetic analyses using DNA sequence data. A new species, Dictyocheirospora acaciae, is introduced, and four new host records are reported. The geographical distribution and host species associations of all known Dictyosporiaceae species are also discussed.
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Zoology
Terry L. Whitworth, Eduardo Amat
Summary: This article describes a new species, Lucilia amazonia, from the Amazon region of Colombia and Brazil, based on its morphology. The species is found only in the Amazon region and is distinct from other Lucilia species in the area. A key for species identification is provided, and the likely distribution of the species is predicted.
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Zoology
Maria Katia Matiotti Da Costa, Thayla Melissa Gimenez Nogueira, Victor Mateus Prasniewski, Edison Zefa, Neucir Szinwelski
Summary: A new species of Amblytropidia named Amblytropidia paranaensis n. sp. is described from the Tres Barras do Parana municipality in Parana State, Brazil. Detailed morphological characteristics of male and female genitalia, as well as distinct body coloration and anchorae size, are highlighted. The study also provides information on habitat preferences, documented occurrences, distribution map, and taxonomy key specific to Brazilian Amblytropidia species.
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Environmental Sciences
Tak-Kei Chou, Min-Yun Liu, Te-Yu Liao
Summary: In this study, the phylogeny of lionfishes was reconstructed using genetic sequencing, leading to a revised taxonomy. The results showed that Dendrochirus and Pterois were not monophyletic and were divided into multiple clades. Based on molecular and morphological data, Dendrochirus and Pterois were proposed for D. I and Pt. I, respectively, while a new genus, Neochirus, was proposed for the D. II clade. Furthermore, the genera Pteropterus and Nemapterois were revalidated for Pt. II and D. III, respectively.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biology
Guanghang Qiao, Juan Zhao, Juanjuan Liu, Xiaoqian Tan, Wentao Qin
Summary: Two new species of Lasiodiplodia have been discovered in northern China, leading to a better understanding of the genus's biodiversity, phylogeny, and established concepts. These species were described and studied based on their morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analyses. This study updates our knowledge of the species diversity within the genus Lasiodiplodia.
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Entomology
Zonglei Liang, Christopher H. Dietrich, Wu Dai
Summary: Thailand, located in Southeast Asia, is a biodiversity hot spot with many endemic species. A recent study on the leafhopper genus Xestocephalus identified 12 new species and recorded 4 species in Thailand for the first time. Detailed morphological descriptions and distributions were provided, contributing to a better understanding of insect fauna in the region.
Review
Entomology
Juan Zhou, Yalin Zhang, Min Huang
Summary: This study reviewed 50 species of the leafhopper subgenus Eurhadina (Singhardina) Mahmood from China based on comparative morphological characteristics, including 14 new species, four additional species and two new synonymies. A key to all Chinese Singhardina species is also provided.
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Zoology
Qing-Song Lin, Lin-Qian Lu, Ji-Rui Wang
Summary: A new species of whitefly, Aleurolobus rutae sp. nov., was discovered on the leaves of Murraya exotica in Maolan National Nature Reserve in Guizhou, China. It is characterized by its circular shape, wide submarginal region, almost continuous submarginal furrow, and infection with the entomopathogenic fungus Aschersonia placenta.
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Microbiology
Ya-Rong Wang, Yu-Cheng Dai, Hong-Gao Liu, Josef Vlasak, Peter Buchanan, Yuan Yuan, Ying-Da Wu
Summary: Megasporoporia sensu lato has been intensively studied in China and South America, resulting in the recognition of four genera and 36 species within this genus. This study analyzed more samples and described six new species, as well as provided an identification key to these species.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Zoology
Lin Ma, Qing He Liu, Xin Zheng Li, Rony Huys
Summary: A new species of harpacticoid copepod, Stylicletodes wellsi sp. nov., from the East China Sea is described, with a comparison to related species. Distribution records of all species are summarized and an updated identification key is presented. Taxonomic issues related to the type species S. longicaudatus are briefly discussed.
Review
Microbiology
Zhishuai Qu, Hongbo Pan, Jun Gong, Congcong Wang, Sabine Filker, Xiaozhong Hu
Summary: In this study, we review the taxonomy, phylogeny, and ecology of cyrtophorian ciliates in China, providing a comprehensive understanding of their classification and evolutionary history. We provide a species checklist, an illustrated identification key, and molecular data for the study of phylogeny. Our findings suggest that the separation of the stomatogenesis zone from the left kineties is a key evolutionary event in cyrtophorian ciliates, leading to the formation of an independent sexual organelle.
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Zoology
Tatsuya Matsumoto, Keiichi Matsuura, Naoto Hanzawa
Summary: The new species Pungitius modestus from Japan is characterized by specific features such as the number of lateral plates, fin rays, and coloration patterns, distinguishing it from other Pungitius species.