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{"title":"Integrative description of Macrobiotus kosmali sp. nov. (hufelandi group) from the Island of Madeira (Portugal)","authors":"P. Kayastha, M. Mioduchowska, M. Gawlak, Ł. Sługocki, R. Araújo, J. J. Silva, Ł. Kaczmarek","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2163312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2163312","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Using integrative taxonomy, we describe Macrobiotus kosmali sp. nov. from Ribeira Brava, Madeira (Portugal). Based on morphological and morphometric data from both phase contrast light microscopy (PCM), as well as, from scanning electron microscopy (SEM), description of the new species is provided. Additionally, four DNA markers, three nuclear (18S rRNA, 28S rRNA, ITS-2) and one mitochondrial (COI) were used to calculate the p-distances between Macrobiotus kosmali sp. nov. and other species of the genus Macrobiotus. The uncorrected genetic distances indicated that the new species is the most similar to its four congeners, namely Mac. cf. recens and morphologically, new species is most similar to Mac. dariae, Mac. glebkai, Mac. noemiae, Mac. recens, Mac. rybaki and Mac. scoticus, but differs from them mainly in details of its egg chorion and egg processes. http://urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:B371F633-B35C-4578-8C75-9FA2B5E80588","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43458113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Molecular and osteological verification of the taxonomic status of Phoxinus sedelnikowi (Berg, 1908) (Teleostei: Leuciscidae)","authors":"J. Kusznierz, D. Tagayev, T. Sienkiewicz, Ł. Paśko","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2163712","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2163712","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Phoxinus sedelnikowi is a Central Asian representative of the genus Phoxinus, occurring in the tributaries of Lake Zaisan at the southern foot of the Altai Mountains. Its systematic position has so far been unclear. It was considered a subspecies of Rhynchocypris czekanowskii, R. lagowskii and P. phoxinus. Here, we sequenced the cytochrome b gene and ATP-ase subunits 6 and 8 of representatives of P. sedelnikowi and two populations of P. phoxinus (including the topotypical population) and R. czekanowskii, R. lagowskii, and R. percnurus. We also performed an analysis of the shapes of the seven bones of the skull of all six forms examined and then performed a phylogenetic interpretation of the obtained results. Both P. sedelnikowi and Phoxinus sp. from the Solonovka population appeared to be separate from P. phoxinus from the topotypical population by Cytb: 0.11 and ATP: 0.13 distance. Therefore, they may be considered as independent species within the genus Phoxinus. We found the generic level genetic distance between Phoxinus and Rhynchocypris (Cytb: 0.24 and ATP: 0.68), which thus confirmed their independence. Genetic analyses revealed that one of the studied individuals of R. lagowskii shares the ATP haplotype with R. czekanowskii. The Cytb haplotype of this individual is also closest to that of R. czekanowskii, indicating an introgression between these forms and questioning their species status. The UPGMA and MP analysis of the selected osteological features confirmed the differentiation between Phoxinus and Rhynchocypris on the generic level. The results at lower taxonomic levels are not consistent with the identified genetic diversity, suggesting that osteological features may not be sufficient to distinguish forms at the intra-generic level.","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41517806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Probing behavior of Aphis fabae and Myzus persicae on three species of grapevines with analysis of grapevine leaf anatomy and allelochemicals","authors":"M. Paprocka, K. Dancewicz, B. Kordan, M. Damszel, I. Sergiel, M. Biesaga, J. Mroczek, R. A. Arroyo Garcia, B. Gabryś","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2162615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2162615","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer) and the black bean aphid Aphis fabae Scopoli are polyphagous and cosmopolitan hemipterans, therefore they can infest grapevines in all areas of cultivation. Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) technique was applied to monitor the probing behavior of A. fabae and M. persicae on Vitis amurensis Rupr., Vitis riparia Michaux, and Vitis vinifera L. The content of major flavonoids and stilbenoids in grapevine leaves and epidermal thickness, distance between abaxial leaf surface and phloem, and the simulated shortest pathway from epidermis to phloem that might have affected aphid probing were also analyzed. Aphid probing was limited mainly to non-vascular tissues on the three studied grapevine species. Phloem phase occurred in 32%, 14%, and 6% of A. fabae and in 76%, 39%, and 74% of M. persicae on V. amurensis, V. riparia and V. vinifera, respectively. Phloem phase consisted of only salivation into sieve elements and lasted less than 2.5 minutes on average in all aphids. The time to reach the first phloem phase on grapevines was 5.0 hours in A. fabae and 2.6–3.6 hours in M. persicae. Of the analyzed flavonoids, catechin, epicatechin, and quercetin occurred in all grapevine species, while rutin – in V. amurensis and V. riparia and isorhamnetin only in V. amurensis. Of the analyzed stilbenoids, piceid occurred in all grapevines, resveratrol in V. amurensis and V. vinifera, and ε-viniferin only in V. vinifera. Aphid behavior demonstrated that V. amurensis, V. riparia and V. vinifera are not attractive host plants to A. fabae and M. persicae. It is likely that the content of flavonoids and stilbenoids contributes to the limited susceptibility of the three grapevine species to A. fabae and M. persicae, while the observed slight differences in the anatomical structure of the leaves seem not significant in this context.","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42979442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multi-year dynamics of the Aedes albopictus occurrence in two neighbouring cities in the Alps","authors":"V. Lencioni, F. Bertola, A. Franceschini, U. Ferrarese, F. Zandonai, G. Stancher, D. Spitale","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2164802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2164802","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The invasive tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is a serious nuisance for people due to its biting and potential for disease transmission, even in Italian mountain regions. In this work, we examined its occurrence dynamic from the first invasion in two Alpine cities, Rovereto and Trento, only 25 km apart. Mosquito’s distribution was assessed using ovitraps, from mid-May to end-October, from its first reported occurrence, i.e. 2001 in Rovereto and 2010 in Trento. In both cities, ovitraps were located in seven habitat types: gathering places, residential areas, urban parks, car parks, near watercourses, industrial areas and croplands. The annual average temperature and precipitation were similar in the two cities from 2001 to 2020. We had hypothesized that the seasonal and annual differences in egg number between both cities would be limited. Significant linear and positive relationship was found between the average number of eggs and air temperature in both the cities, but with a steeper slope in Trento. In addition, the average number of eggs per ovitrap was higher in Trento than in Rovereto (average 50.3 vs 14.2). None of the considered risk factors (climate, habitat type) explained such difference in abundance between cities. Indeed, based on the temperature, the expectation was to find fewer eggs in Trento being cooler than Rovereto during 2010–2020 (the average in the period of activated traps was, respectively, 19.2 vs 19.7°C). Thus, we argue that other anthropogenic factors, such as different control activities (adulticide treatments were carried out solely in Rovereto), might explain the difference in egg abundance found between cities. A specific experimental design to evaluate treatment effect might validate our hypothesis (e.g. apply adulticides during the surveillance period, with treatments applied at regular distances from the ovitraps and with a specific periodicity to compare adult and egg abundance). Highlights Ae. albopictus invaded two alpine cities 25 km apart with a lag of 12 yrs Temporal trend of egg abundance was positively correlated with temperature in both cities Ae. albopictus was more abundant in gathering places in urban areas The colder city (Trento) was the more infested Control activities carried out in Rovereto might explain difference in abundance between the two cities","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43693185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microplastic pollution in the food web: observation of ingestion by the talitrid amphipod Cryptorchestia garbinii on the shores of Lake Garda","authors":"G. Battistin, L. Latella, V. Iannilli","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2160019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2160019","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Plastic pollution in the environment has become a much-discussed issue worldwide. In recent decades, the contamination of all environments has become increasingly evident, in particular, that of water is highly concerning. Ingestion by different animal species under natural conditions has also been demonstrated. Among these is the Talitrid Amphipod Cryptorchestia garbinii, which lives on the banks of the internal waterways and lakes’ shorelines. As detritivores species, it is very exposed to microplastics that can be ingested, probably mistaking them for food. Aiming to highlight the microplastic ingestion and the role of this species as an entry point for the food web, we analyzed 80 specimens from 4 sites along the shores of Garda Lake, one of the first lakes in Italy to be studied for this type of contamination. The microplastics ingested were observed and quantified through the Nile Red staining method. We were able to verify the presence of ingested microplastics in all the samples analyzed and, therefore, in the food web. This species could serve as valuable natural models of plastic exposure. Microplastic sentinel species can be used as a proxy for environmental exposure and ecosystem monitoring tools to quantify and assess the impacts of microplastic contamination.","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43980781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spermatozoa motility traits of chub (Squalius cephalus L.) under the influence of various water factors","authors":"K. Dziewulska, M. Pilarska","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2159078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2159078","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Spermatozoa of different species are characterised by specific traits of movement and sensitivity spectrum to individual environmental factors. The present study aimed to evaluate spermatozoa motility traits and the effect of some water factors such as osmolality, sodium, potassium concentration, and pH on chub spermatozoa movement characteristics. Motility parameters characterising spermatozoa motility were determined using computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) and standardised conditions. Other features were also determined, such as the composition of seminal plasma and purine and pyridine nucleotide concentration in spermatozoa. The milt volume of chub from a natural watercourse ranged from 0.5 to 3.5 mL, and the mean spermatozoa concentration was 21.5 × 109 mL−1. Percentage of motile spermatozoa varied from 70% to 99%. Spermatozoa achieved VCL velocity of 53.7 µms−1, LIN of 75.0%, ALH of 0.85 µm, BCF of 15.4 Hz at 10 s post-activation and motility duration of 40 s in distilled water at 15°C and pH 8. The increasing osmolality of the external environment increased motility duration and slightly improved velocity. Motility duration was prolonged in sodium and potassium chloride solutions compared to non-ionic sugar solutions. In order to trigger the best chub’s spermatozoa motility trait, an ionic solution of osmolality of 150–200 mOsm kg−1 and pH 7–8 should be used. Osmolality close to the osmolality of seminal plasma 280 mOsm kg−1 immobilises spermatozoa. In seminal plasma, higher dispersion between the Na+ and K+ concentration was detected in chub compared to other representatives of Cypriniformes. The mean ATP concentration in immotile spermatozoa was 37.9 pmol 10−6 cells. Although some peculiarities in milt were detected, the spermatozoa motility traits of chub and its sensitivity to the environment are typical for Cypriniformes. Research in fish from different taxa according to their sensitivity to environmental components should continue as they differ from each other.","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2023-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42680734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"New marine heterotardigrade lineages (Echiniscoididae) from the tropics","authors":"P. Gąsiorek, R. Kristensen","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2079737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2079737","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Echiniscoididae are the only family of the clade Echiniscoidea residing in marine habitats. Their characteristic feature is the multiplication of claws on legs, commonly regarded as an adaptation to unstable tidal environment. Although DNA barcoding data indicated the presence of numerous unnamed candidate species within Echiniscoides about a decade ago, only recently have new species been formally described. In this paper, we present new genetic, morphological and morphometric data and establish five Echiniscoides species found in samples acquired from various tropical regions: Echiniscoides basalticus sp. nov. (Mauritius, Indian Ocean), Echiniscoides bufocephalus sp. nov. (Qatar, Indian Ocean), Echiniscoides lichenophilus sp. nov. (Dominican Republic, Atlantic Ocean), Echiniscoides musa sp. nov. (Brazil, Atlantic Ocean), and Echiniscoides trichosus sp. nov. (Rapa Nui, Pacific Ocean). We discuss the taxonomic importance of cuticular sculpturing in Echiniscoididae. Finally, we elevate all subspecies of Echiniscoides sigismundi to species level. The key to all echiniscoidids is provided. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:63154710-C3BA-402A-A11B-C211DAE59CAB","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48295296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Morphology, taxonomy, and systematic position of the enigmatic aphid genus Sinolachnus (Hemiptera: Aphididae, Lachninae)","authors":"M. Kanturski, Hsin‐Ting Yeh, Y. Lee","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2157897","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2157897","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Here, we present a revision of the poorly studied aphid genus, Sinolachnus from the tribe Tuberolachnini of the subfamily Lachninae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) modified to include eight species. Apterous and alate viviparous females of the type species S. niitakayamensis are redescribed together with alate viviparous females of Sinolachnus elaeagnensis. Alate viviparous females of a new species Sinolachnus takahashii sp. nov. and apterous and alate viviparous females of Sinolachnus yushanensis sp. nov. associated with Elaeagnus oldhamii, from Taiwan are described. Sinolachnus is, for the first time, recorded from Japan and the alate viviparous female of Sinolachnus nipponicus sp. nov. is described. Additionally, we recognize two other species of the Lachninae as members of this genus: Sinolachnus plurisensoriatus (Zhang, 1988) comb. nov. (= Cinara plurisensoriata Zhang, 1988) from China, and Sinolachnus rubi (Ghosh & Raychaudhuri, 1972) comb. nov. (= Maculolachnus rubi Ghosh & Raychaudhuri, 1972) from India. We have designated the lectotype for Sinolachnus niitakayamensis. For the first time, we have provided scanning electron microscopy analyses to show the morphology and sensilla of this genus. Following comparative analyses with other Tuberolachnini and Lachninae genera, we propose to transfer the genus Sinolachnus from the tribe Tuberolachnini to the Tramini. http://urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:ED1A226C-6DEA-4F17-9669-1D2E33E86566","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45555965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The influence of habitat and the location of nest-boxes on the occupation of boxes and breeding success of the Kestrel Falco tinnunculus","authors":"M. Rzępała, Z. Kasprzykowski, P. Obłoza, C. Mitrus, A. Goławski","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2152504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2152504","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Nest-boxes are often used for many bird species, not only passerine hole-nesters but also birds of prey. Increasing the availability of nest-sites, including artificial ones, is one strategy of habitat enhancement with specific conservations goals. One of the species that willingly inhabits boxes is the Kestrel Falco tinnunculus. We studied the influence of habitat in the vicinity of boxes, and nest-box locations, on their occupation and the breeding parameters of Kestrels in Central Europe, in Poland. We used data collected over 17 years for more than 400 nest-boxes. We found that Kestrels prefer nest-boxes hung on power poles and in areas with a lower proportion of forests. Breeding success decreased with the increasing proportion of grasslands and increased with the increasing number of individual trees. We did not find any environmental components with an impact on productivity of Kestrels. Our findings could be useful in future program planning and maintaining stable populations. We recommend locating boxes for Kestrels in arable lands or grassy areas with a mosaic of habitats away from bigger trees. Furthermore, we recommend hanging boxes on power poles and also to avoid hanging boxes on trees, especially near forests.","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47220195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"SEM studies and discovery of an intriguing new Rhamphomyia (Pararhamphomyia) (Diptera, Empididae, Empidinae) species from the Kashmir Himalayas","authors":"S. Akbar, M. Kanturski, M. Barták, A. Wachkoo, A. Maqbool","doi":"10.1080/24750263.2022.2139864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/24750263.2022.2139864","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Here we present an intriguing new species of the Empididae genus Rhamphomyia (Pararhamphomyia) from the Kashmir Himalayas. The new species, Rhamphomyia (Pararhamphomyia) aquila, has a distinctive appearance due to its highly deformed male hind legs with extremely shortened hind tibia, a feature very peculiar in the genus. The new species is described along with elements of mating behaviour, the mechanism of male hind leg articulation, and its possible role during mating. Also, scanning electron microscopy analysis is used to elucidate the general morphology and sensilla in both sexes of the new species. Details of the male and female internal reproductive system are described and illustrated. A preliminary checklist of 55 species of the Empididae of India is provided. http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:A28B850F-6A2D-4FB2-9AC3-E89015C1C5A7 http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:C0249B1D-D0C8-4998-96A2-C25D3DB89810","PeriodicalId":56040,"journal":{"name":"European Zoological Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47867724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}