{"title":"The Sixth Interdisciplinary Biogeographic Expedition of the St. Petersburg Association of Scientists & Scholars to the Western Himalaya, Himachal Pradesh, India (October 2022)","authors":"Leo J. Borkin","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_5","url":null,"abstract":"A biogeographic expedition to the state of Himachal Pradesh (India) in October 2022 is briefl y described. It was organized by the Center for Himalayan Research of the St. Petersburg Association of Scientists & Scholars (SPASS) and also took place under the auspices of the Russian Association of Researchers of the Himalaya and Tibet. In a row, this was the 6th interdisciplinary SPASS expedition to the Western Himalaya and the 4th SPASS expedition to Himachal Pradesh. Participants explored the central and eastern parts of this state. Particular interest was shown in the transition zone from the Indus basin (Sutlej River and tributaries) to the Ganges basin (Tons River and tributaries). Observations were made in the fi eld of botany, zoology (herpetology, ornithology, entomology) and veterinary science. Attention was paid to the distribution of Oriental and Palearctic species of plants and animals, plant communities of various types. The vertical zonation from subtropical forest to the cold high-mountain desert near Tibet was studied.","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139001629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"18th International Scientifi c Conference “Diatoms: Morphology, Biology, Systematics, Ecology, Floristic, Paleogeography, Biostratigraphy”","authors":"A.S. Avramenko, M.V. Cherepanova","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_6","url":null,"abstract":"XVIII International Scientifi c Conference “Diatoms: Morphology, Biology, Systematics, Ecology, Floristic, Paleogeography, Biostratigraphy” took place between August 28 and September 3, 2023 at the Federal Research Centre Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity, Russia. Seventy three leading experts and young scientists from 37 institutions in 24 Russian cities (from Sevastopol and Feodosia to Irkutsk, Yakutsk and Vladivostok) participated in the conference. Some participants came from Belarus (Minsk) and Israel (Haifa). Fifty one persons presented oral and poster reports, 22 presented their reports online.","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"41 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138974685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Population genetic characteristics of free-living domestic cats, Felis catus L., 1758, of Russky Island (Peter the Great Bay, Primorsky Krai)","authors":"S. Kholin, Alla B. Kholina","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_2","url":null,"abstract":"The enormous infl uence of free-living populations of the domestic cat (Felis catus L., 1758) on the wild fauna of small animals throughout the world provides the basis for a careful multilateral study of such populations with a view to their subsequent control, including their genetic structure. A description of the genetic profi le of the free-living population of domestic cats of Russky Island is given. It has been shown that the island population is genetically almost identical to the mainland population of Vladivostok. The exception is a statistically signifi cantly lower proportion of piebald cats on Russky Island (51.8 ± 4.8% versus 63.8 ± 2.0%, p < 0.02). This indicates a common origin for these populations. Due to their recent emergence (probably no more than 160 years ago) and low level of isolation, the populations experienced little genetic shift relative to each other. Similar data were obtained earlier for other pairs of settlements (urban- rural) in Primorsky Krai. A comparative analysis of the available data on the genetic diff erentiation of adjacent urban and rural populations of free-living domestic cats was carried out. The possible connection of genetic variability with the advantage in hunting activity of cats is discussed.","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"31 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138972334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Agonistic behavior of the Baikal seal Pusa sibirica (Gmelin, 1788) on a coastal rookery: aggressive and pacifying patterns","authors":"Evgeniy A. Petrov, Alexander B. Kupchinsky","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_1","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the article was to describe the agonistic behavior of the Baikal seal Pusa sibirica at the coastal rookery based on the analysis of video materials obtained during continuous fi lming over several seasons at one of the main coastal rookeries on Dolgiy Island (Ushkany Islands, Lake Baikal). The original ethogram of aggressive and pacifying behavior was compiled for the species, including 20 behavioral patterns. Visual patterns play a predominant role in agonistic relations of seals at coastal rookeries. Due to diverse pacifying patterns, the Baikal seal can gather in relatively numerous haul-outs (tens of individuals) in a limited space of coastal rookeries and coexist quite peacefully without causing signifi cant damage to each other, limited to rare minor injuries. Almost all agonistic interactions of seals on coastal rookeries are caused by competition for territory, a limited resource. The most common is front fl ipper swing and fl ipper hit (imitation and contact). The frequency of its use (48–64%) depends on the density and size of the substrate. Frequency of fi ghts in the water is up to 18%. Other commonly used pacifying patterns include tactile infl uences of varying intensity (up to 55%) and descent into the water or fl ight (8–18%).","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"38 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139003176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"First data on the spider fauna (Arachnida: Aranei) of the Salair National Park and surroundings (Altaisky Krai, Russia)","authors":"L. Trilikauskas","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_3","url":null,"abstract":"For the fi rst time, the spider fauna of the Salair National Park and adjacent territories is studied in detail and its zoogeographical characteristics are given. The surveys were carried out in the Togul and Chumysh cluster areas and adjacent territories in 2020–2022. An annotated list has been compiled, including 118 species from 17 families and 77 genera. Twenty seven species of spiders were recorded in the Altai Territory for the fi rst time. The genus Enoplognatha Pavesi, 1880 is new to the region. The family Linyphiidae is the most diverse. At the generic level, small- sized wolf spiders of the genus Pardosa C. L. Koch, 1847 and large orb-web spiders of the genus Araneus Clerck, 1757 are represented by the highest number of species (6 and 5, respectively). The analysis of longitudinal components of the ranges of the collected species showed a signifi cant predominance (more than 70%) of widespread, trans- Palaearctic and trans- Holarctic elements. Twenty percent of species are common to the fauna of Europe and Siberia. The predicted spider species diversity of this region is 300–350 species.","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"11 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138971121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Distribution of large bivalves of the genus Lanceolaria (Bivalvia: Unionidae) in Primorsky Krai in 2023","authors":"Larisa A. Prozorova, Evgeny I. Barabanshchikov","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_4_4","url":null,"abstract":"Information on the distribution of two endemic species of large bivalves in the Primorsky Krai has been clarifi ed. Both species are listed in the Red Data Book of the Russian Federation: Lanceolaria maacki Moskvicheva, 1973 and L. chankensis Moskvicheva, 1973. Currently known populations of these species are listed together with an assessment of their condition. A reduction in the number and area of distribution of the species is demonstrated. The main threats and ways for the Lanceolaria species conservation in Lake Khanka and the Ussuri River are discussed.","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138974848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. K. Kozhevnikova, Anna G. Boldeskulvnikova, Tatyana N. Lutsenkoikova
{"title":"Composition of soil water in mountain forest landscapes of the Upper Ussuri River and the estimation of export of chemical elements","authors":"N. K. Kozhevnikova, Anna G. Boldeskulvnikova, Tatyana N. Lutsenkoikova","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_2_4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_2_4","url":null,"abstract":"This work provides new data on the concentrations and export of chemical elements with soil waters of various plant communities of slope and valley- fl oodplain landscapes in the basin of upper reaches of the Ussuri River. The data show that the most nutrient-rich waters are formed in humus horizons of soils developed under elm-ash communities of valley- fl oodplain landscapes. More than 80% of the content of these elements are accumulated in the soil profi le and support the functioning of communities. The waters of humus horizons of valley- fl oodplain communities are a potential source of elements entering river waters during periods of maximum precipitation. Soil waters of the mineral horizons of slope under mixed coniferousdeciduous communities are more acidic and transport relatively high amounts of dissolved organic carbon, iron, aluminum and phosphorus.","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115545514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Phylogenomics (short review)","authors":"G. Chelomina","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_2_6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_2_6","url":null,"abstract":"Phylogenomics covers various areas of research at the intersection of molecular and evolutionary biology, and in a broad sense can be considered as the science of the reconstruction of life on Earth. This paper provides a brief overview of the achievements of phylogenomics, including historical background, research approaches and methods, and specifi c examples, focusing on molecular phylogenies (for diff erent taxonomic levels, from the global tree of eukaryotes to a single family or genus), evolutionary adaptation of species (for example, to life on land, to a predatory, daytime and nocturnal lifestyle), origin and evolution of innovations (such as arachnoid spheres, stomata, acoustic communications), and also horizontal gene transfer in animals and plants.","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123507671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Resistance of wild plants seeds from Sakhalin Oblast to ultra-low temperatures","authors":"N. Voronkova","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_2_5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_2_5","url":null,"abstract":"We studied the response of seeds of 58 plant species to deep freezing in liquid nitrogen at a temperature of minus 196 °C. The seeds were collected on Sakhalin Island, Moneron Island and Kuril Islands: Kunashir, Paramushir, Urup, Iturup, Shikotan, Simushir, Chyornye Bratya, Shumshu, Ketoi, Shiashkotan, Kharimkotan, Ushishir. All studied seeds were of the orthodox type (seed moisture content was lesser than 12%). Seed viability was assessed by laboratory germination. It was shown that the seeds did not die after freezing. For 70.4% of the studied samples the seed germination level after freezing remained at the control level, for 19.7% it was higher than in the control group (which indicates the stimulating eff ect of liquid nitrogen), for 9.9% of the samples the germination was lower than in the control group. The morphology of seedlings obtained from the seeds that had been frozen did not diff er from the control group","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"107 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114044989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Barabanshchikov, Victor A. Nazarovshchikov, Larisa A. Prozorovachikov
{"title":"Preliminary assessment of current population status of the Sakhalin taimen, Parahucho perryi (Brevoort, 1856), in Primorsky Krai (Russia)","authors":"E. Barabanshchikov, Victor A. Nazarovshchikov, Larisa A. Prozorovachikov","doi":"10.25221/2782-1978_2023_2_2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25221/2782-1978_2023_2_2","url":null,"abstract":"The Sakhalin taimen, Parahucho perryi, occurs along the sea coast of Primorsky Krai, but to date, self-reproducing populations have only been noted in the central and northern coastal regions between the Kievka R. in the south and the Samarga R. in the north. The Pacifi c Branch of VNIRO (TINRO) surveyed the Sakhalin taimen populations during the fi eld work in the north-east of Primorsky Krai in 2018–2022. New information about the current population status of the Sakhalin taimen has been obtained. On the basis of original and compiled data, a general increase in the abundance of the species in the rivers Edinka and Samarga including surrounding marine water areas was revealed. The presence of all size groups from underyearlings to large individuals weighing more than 20 kg was noted. These facts suggest that the living conditions and natural reproduction of the Sakhalin taimen in the area favor the growth of its populations. Since the situation in the southern regions is worse, an action plan has been proposed for conservation and restoration of the species populations in Primorsky Krai, the main point of which is the need to conduct a comprehensive study of the state of Sakhalin taimen populations.","PeriodicalId":256973,"journal":{"name":"Biota and Environment of Natural Areas","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124098819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}