Can Wang , Hailei Wang , Xingxing Kuang , Xianchun Yuan , Ganlin Guo
{"title":"A new species of Metadiaptomus Wang & Wang, 2024 from the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, China (Copepoda, Calanoida, Diaptomidae)","authors":"Can Wang , Hailei Wang , Xingxing Kuang , Xianchun Yuan , Ganlin Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.04.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.04.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A new copepod species <em>Metadiaptomus aliensis</em> sp. nov., collected from lakes in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, is described. <em>M. aliensis</em> sp. nov. is differentiated by total length of both sexes, the fifth leg of both sexes, and the right antennule of the male, compared with the similar species <em>M. asiaticus</em> Ul'yanin, 1875 and <em>M. chevreuxi</em> Guerne & Richard, 1894. The low temperature species <em>M. aliensis</em> sp. nov. survives in a wide salinity range from fresh to polyhaline water, and a wide alkalinity range from 6.12 to 40.39 mmol/L. The first generic record of <em>M. aliensis</em> sp. nov. in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau contributes to our understanding of the global biogeography of the subfamily <em>Paradiaptominae</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 69-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141706840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spatial patterns of human–long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) conflicts in Java Island: A comparison of two secondary data sources","authors":"Farid Rifaie , Eko Sulistyadi , Yuli Sulistya Fitriana , Nurul Inayah , Maharadatunkamsi Maharadatunkamsi , Wendi Prameswari , Ismail Agung Rusmadipraja","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Human–macaque conflicts present a significant obstacle to conservation and management efforts in Indonesia. Long-tailed macaques, a species increasingly in conflict with humans, are often regarded as pests due to behaviors such as occasional raiding on agricultural land. This study aims to offer comprehensive insights into these conflicts by comparing data from two different sources and analyzing their spatial patterns to identify regions with significant conflict occurrences. Official records show a larger quantity of data, while online news supplements this. However, official records data quality varies, with diverse data formats and collection methods, whereas online news data consistently provide accessible information over a longer period. Both sources exhibit similar global spatial statistical patterns, indicating significant clustering. Local autocorrelation analysis identifies hotspot areas primarily at the borders of Yogyakarta, Central Java, and East Java. Discrepancies between the sources are evident in the High-Low class and the lack of clustering patterns in the western part of Java Island in official records. Despite similar spatial patterns, official records do not fully reflect the actual human–macaque conflict. Standardized methods and interview surveys are crucial for accurately assessing this conflict. Citizen science offers the potential for long-term wildlife monitoring, requiring systematic collaboration among stakeholders to mobilize experienced volunteers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"17 4","pages":"Pages 653-662"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141709525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hyun-Hee Chae , Young-Chul Kim , Su-jin Choi , Sungwon Son , Ji-Young Jung
{"title":"Evaluating sustainability of Thalictrum petaloideum L., a peripheral population in Korea","authors":"Hyun-Hee Chae , Young-Chul Kim , Su-jin Choi , Sungwon Son , Ji-Young Jung","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Conservation of rare plants, both at the national level and the regional level is important to maintain and conserve plant diversity. This study focused on <em>Thalictrum petaloideum</em> L., an endangered species, for which the Korean peninsula represents the rear edge of the global distribution. <em>T. petaloideum</em> is distributed in isolated populations across four regions. Yeongwol, in Gangwon, had the largest extent of distribution (27,663 m<sup>2</sup>), the highest number of sub-populations (204), and the highest total population size (87,681), followed by Danyang, in Chungbuk (3970 m<sup>2</sup>/28/10,285), Samcheok, in Gangwon (3390 m<sup>2</sup>/13/3871), and Yeosu, in Jeolanam (800 m<sup>2</sup>/10/816), in descending order. The most stable population structure was found in Yeongwol. Yeosu was found to have the most unstable population structure and the highest risk of extinction. To ensure the sustainability of the population in Yeosu, artificial management of climbing plants, such as <em>Pueraria lobata</em>, is recommended to maintain spaces suitable for regeneration. In Yeongwol, the population is likely to be sustained over a long period. The maintenance of traditional graveyards is necessary to ensure the population’s sustainability. Further studies should assess the genetic characteristics of each regional population for an in-depth characterization of plant distribution on the Korean peninsula.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 57-68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141845722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polina A. Volkova , Maria O. Ivanova , Mariyo T. Boboev , Ivan A. Dadykin , Marcin Nobis , Arkadiusz Nowak , Alexander A. Bobrov
{"title":"Are aquatic plants really endangered in Tajikistan (core area of the Mountains of central Asia global biodiversity hotspot)?","authors":"Polina A. Volkova , Maria O. Ivanova , Mariyo T. Boboev , Ivan A. Dadykin , Marcin Nobis , Arkadiusz Nowak , Alexander A. Bobrov","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.04.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.04.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recent evaluation of the conservation status of all native plant taxa in Tajikistan revealed that plants of wet habitats are among the most threatened in the country. As aquatic plants are frequently overlooked in the field and misidentified, we aimed to test their reported rarity in Tajikistan. To achieve this, we performed field inventory of vascular plants in different types of waterbodies, mainly in South Tajikistan and southern part of East Pamir. We revealed five new taxa for Tajikistan (<em>Lemna</em> × <em>japonica</em> Landolt, <em>Nymphaea odorata</em> Aiton, <em>Potamogeton alpinus</em> Balb., <em>P. praelongus</em> Wulf., <em>Ranunculus rionii</em> Lagger) and provided additional phytogeographic regions of growing for 22 aquatic species, demonstrating their wider distribution than previously known. We detected a decline of aquatic plant biodiversity in the unique tugai landscape of the Tigrovaya Balka nature reserve. The revealed role of Central Asian alpine waterbodies as hotspots of aquatic plant biodiversity should attract additional attention to their conservation in the face of increasing tourist flow. Taken together, the available data suggest the need for future monitoring of aquatic flora in Central Asia that should lead to reevaluation of the species conservation status and new editions of the Red lists.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"17 4","pages":"Pages 769-779"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141701176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Subin Choi , Il-Kwon Kim , Jaedong Gim , Songjun Lee , Minye Choi , Seuongbeom Kang , Sumin Lim , Sunghoon Jung
{"title":"Genus Cerapteroceroides Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Encyrtidae) new to Korea with two new records","authors":"Subin Choi , Il-Kwon Kim , Jaedong Gim , Songjun Lee , Minye Choi , Seuongbeom Kang , Sumin Lim , Sunghoon Jung","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The present study recognized the genus <em>Cerapteroceroides</em> (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Encyrtidae) and its two species <em>C. fortunatus</em> and <em>C. zhengzhouensis</em> from Korea for the first time. Diagnoses of the genus and the two species are presented along with images of diagnostic characters.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"17 4","pages":"Pages 789-791"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141691767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jin-Suk Youn , Asif Shabodin Tamboli , Woong Lee , Jae Hong Pak , Yeon-Sik Choo
{"title":"Complete chloroplast genome of Saxifraga fortunei var. pilosissima (Saxifragaceae) endemic to Ulleung-do island, Korea","authors":"Jin-Suk Youn , Asif Shabodin Tamboli , Woong Lee , Jae Hong Pak , Yeon-Sik Choo","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The <em>Saxifraga fortunei</em> var<em>. pilosissima Nakai</em> is an endemic species to Ulleung-do island. Here we report the complete chloroplast genome sequence of <em>S. fortunei</em> var. <em>pilosissima</em>, which was 151,186 bp in total length with the large single copy (LSC) region of 83,536 bp, the small single copy (SSC) region of 17,644 bp, and two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 25,003 bp. The chloroplast genome contained 131 genes, including 86 protein-coding, 37 tRNA, 8 rRNA genes, and GC (guanine-cytosine) content was 37.8%. Additionally, we found that the chloroplast genome of <em>S. fortunei</em> var. <em>pilosissima</em> exhibited intron loss in the <em>rpl</em>2 gene. Within the IR region, six protein-coding genes, seven tRNA genes, and four rRNA genes were duplicated. In the chloroplast genome of <em>S. fortunei</em> var<em>. pilosissima</em>, there are a total of 17 genes containing introns. Among them, 15 genes contain one intron each, while two genes contain two introns. Phylogenetic analysis based on 37 representative chloroplast genomes of the Saxifragaceae suggested that genus <em>Saxifraga</em> is monophyletic and <em>S. fortunei</em> var. <em>pilosissima</em> is placed in sect. <em>Irregulares</em> Haw. and grouped with <em>S. fortunei</em>, <em>S. rufescens,</em> and <em>S. stolonifera</em> with a strong maximum likelihood bootstrap support value.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"17 4","pages":"Pages 792-795"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jinlin Liu , Xiaoli Cao , Longjiao Yao , Ruyan He , Zhangyi Xia , Shuang Zhao , Peimin He , Wei Liu
{"title":"A study on the intertidal animal diversity of Xia-Sanheng Island by using morphological and DNA barcoding identification","authors":"Jinlin Liu , Xiaoli Cao , Longjiao Yao , Ruyan He , Zhangyi Xia , Shuang Zhao , Peimin He , Wei Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Intertidal animals are an essential part of the ecosystem, and species diversity can reflect the state of the local ecological environment. However, traditional morphological identification is prone to corresponding classification errors or research limitations. With the development of molecular biology, many techniques and bioinformatics classification methods have been applied to identify species efficiently in recent years. This research aimed to examine the feasibility of DNA barcoding within the identification of intertidal animal species collected from the Xia-Sanheng Island. A total of 41 <em>cox1</em> gene sequences were obtained by experimentalization or downloaded from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database. Then morphological classification, molecular identification, phylogenetic tree analysis, and Automatic Barcode Gap Discovery (ABGD) method were used to analyze the animal samples. We found that although the molecular classification of molluscs was not accurate enough, the collected specimens could be divided into 15 species, 12 families, and 4 phyla. <em>Tetraclita japonica</em>, <em>Thais luteostoma</em>, and <em>Mytilus coruscus</em> were the dominant species on the Xia-Sanheng Island. Additionally, there may be a new species, <em>Platynereis</em> sp., which needs further confirmation. We suggest that further identification of marine biodiversity should be carried out by combining morphological and molecular biological methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"17 4","pages":"Pages 780-788"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New additions to the North Korean fauna based on the tenthredinid sawflies (Hymenoptera) housed in the Hungarian Natural History Museum","authors":"Bia Park , Ui Wook Hwang","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.04.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.04.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The North Korean sawflies housed in the Hymenoptera Collection of the Hungarian Natural History Museum are studied, with a focus on the subfamilies Athaliinae and Allantinae. Five genera and 10 species including one subspecies of the two subfamilies are identified. <em>Athalia indiana</em> Benson is reported for the first time from East Asia (North Korea), and further eight species and one subspecies are discovered in the new country of North Korea: <em>Allantus helanshanicus</em> Wei, Li and Xiao, <em>Apethymus kolthoffi</em> (Forsius), <em>A</em>. <em>sidorenkoi</em> Sundukov, <em>Athalia japonica</em> (Klug), <em>A</em><em>.</em> <em>proxima</em> (Klug), <em>A</em><em>.</em> <em>rosae ruficornis</em> Jakowlew, <em>Beleses satonis</em> (Takeuchi), <em>Taxonus carbonarius</em> Takeuchi, and <em>T</em><em>.</em> <em>montanus</em> Togashi. Additionally, <em>Athalia infumata</em> (Marlatt) and <em>Allantus exitus</em> Lee and Ryu, syn. nov. are considered a junior subjective synonym of <em>A</em><em>thalia</em> <em>proxima</em> (Klug) and <em>Allantus luctifer</em> (F. Smith), respectively. Diagnoses and photographs of the newly recorded species are provided, as well as new distributional records and brief notes on the new synonymy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 32-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dekhkonov Davron , Asatulloev Temur , Tojiboeva Umida , Idris Sari , Abdupattaeva Shoxida , Abdullayev Shuxrat , Sun Weibang , Yusupov Ziyoviddin , Tojibaev Sh. Komiljon
{"title":"Beauty demands sacrifices: is it possible to overcome both climate change and anthropogenic impact for Pamir-Alay Tulips (Liliaceae)?","authors":"Dekhkonov Davron , Asatulloev Temur , Tojiboeva Umida , Idris Sari , Abdupattaeva Shoxida , Abdullayev Shuxrat , Sun Weibang , Yusupov Ziyoviddin , Tojibaev Sh. Komiljon","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Tulipa</em> (Liliaceae) is a well-known ornamental plant that supports a horticultural trade worth over a billion euros. Existing research highlights the expanding array of risks faced by <em>Tulipa</em> species, with climate change emerging as a significant and escalating threat. However, the fate of phytogeographically restricted red-flowering species of tulips in the Pamir-Alay mountain system is crucial, as they are also harvested by local people or visitors purely for their ornamental attractiveness. To study this, 41 bioclimatic and ecologic variables were utilized in the investigation. The suitable areas for <em>T. ingens</em> are expected to increase nearly twofold, while for <em>T. affinis</em> and <em>T. carinata</em>, they will remain constant. However, suitable habitats for <em>T. tubergeniana</em> are projected to decrease considerably. Surprisingly, the western Tian-Shan, where these species are not native, was highlighted as climatically suitable and may be an important area for translocation efforts in the future for <em>T. affinis, T. carinata</em>, and <em>T. ingens</em>. We also identified protected areas that could provide suitable habitats for these species. Additionally, we recommend creating living collections of <em>T. tubergeniana</em>, given the significant decrease in suitable habitat. Ultimately, relocating these species to protected regions with projected suitable habitats plays a crucial role in supporting their survival.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"18 1","pages":"Pages 47-56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suman Paul , Riya Roy , Tanushree Singha , Prasenjit Debbarma , Badal Kumar Datta
{"title":"Foraging behavior and pollination efficiency of generalist floral visitors of Leucas aspera (Willd.) link (Lamiaceae)","authors":"Suman Paul , Riya Roy , Tanushree Singha , Prasenjit Debbarma , Badal Kumar Datta","doi":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.04.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.japb.2024.04.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pollination services from insects are important for the reproductive success of flowering plants. Measuring the effectiveness of floral visitors provide relative contributions of different insect taxa to pollination services. Here, we tested the efficiency of pollinators visiting flowers of <em>Leucas aspera</em> based on single-visit pollen deposition and visitation frequency. We monitored the visitation behaviors of different insects during the peak flowering seasons. We observed a total of 23 insect taxa representing three orders and eight families, among them 18 floral visitors deposited a significant proportion of pollen grains on the stigma. The flower handling time was significantly higher for most butterfly species relative to bees and flies. The number of flowers and inflorescences visited during each foraging bout varied significantly among pollinators. The proportion of conspecific and heterospecific pollen deposited on the stigma varied significantly among floral visitors. <em>L. aspera</em> was not pollen-limited, and the presence of fruit and seed sets in the pollinator exclusion treatments indicated a self-compatible breeding system. Overall, the findings suggested that the different flower visitors of <em>L. aspera</em> provide complementary pollination services and highlight the importance of having diverse communities of pollinators to ensure successful pollination and reproductive success.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37957,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity","volume":"17 4","pages":"Pages 644-652"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142704336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}