scholarly journals Ein Lacertilier (Scincomorpha, Paramacellodidae) aus dem Oberen Jura von Tendaguru (Tansania)

Fossil Record ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Broschinski
Keyword(s):  
First Record ◽  
Upper Jurassic ◽  
Global Distribution ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Southern Latitude

Abstract. Seit einigen Jahren werden die Funde großer Wirbeltiere aus der oberjurassischen Fossilfundstelle Tendaguru in Tansania durch diverse Mikrovertebraten ergänzt. Diese konnten durch gezieltes Schlämmen von Sedimentmaterial gewonnen werden (Heinrich, mündl. Mitt.), das während der Tendaguru-Expeditionen von 1908 bis 1913 gewonnen wurde. Durch ein isoliertes Kieferfragment kann der Erstnachweis eines paramacellodiden Lacertiliers im Afrika südlich des Äquators (bei 10° südlicher Breite) geführt werden. Dieser Fund rundet das Bild der sehr weiten Verbreitung dieser erfolgreichen mesozoischen Echsengruppe ab. Recently, there have been additional microvertebrate finds within the known macrovertebrate fauna of the Upper Jurassic locality Tendaguru in Tanzania. This resulted from the processing of sediment samples, which had been collected during the Tendaguru Expeditions in between 1908 and 1913 (Heinrich, pers. Comm.). An isolated jaw fragment from a paramacellodid lizard is the first record of this family within the African continent below the equator (10° degrees Southern latitude). The occurence of this successful Mesozoic lizard group in Tendaguru reflects a greater global distribution than known to date. doi:10.1002/mmng.1999.4860020111

The first record of the genus Eurasenia (Ammonitina) from the Upper Jurassic of Asturias (Northern Spain)

Geobios ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 741-748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Oloriz ◽  
Marta Valenzuela ◽  
José Carlos Garcia-Ramos ◽  
César Suarez de Centi
Keyword(s):  
First Record ◽  
Upper Jurassic ◽  
Northern Spain

scholarly journals On track to becoming a cosmopolitan invasive species: First record of the box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in the African continent

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Karim Haddad ◽  
Konstantinos Kalaentzis ◽  
Jakovos Demetriou
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
First Record ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Ecological Implications

Native to E. Asia, the box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) has managed to establish itself, and gradually expand its distribution, across Europe, Asia and recently America. This publication documents the first known record of the invasive species in Africa. The moth was observed in Constantine, Algeria in 2018 and was later identified as C. perspectalis. Possible scenarios of its introduction on the continent, as well as potential ecological implications, are discussed.

scholarly journals DNA barcoding unveils the first record of Andrena allosa for Italy and unexpected genetic diversity in Andrena praecox (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae)

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
Maurizio Cornalba ◽  
Paolo Biella ◽  
Andrea Galimberti
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Global Change ◽  
Dna Barcoding ◽  
Species Identification ◽  
First Record ◽  
Global Distribution ◽  
Genetic Identification ◽  
Genetic Structuring ◽  
Eastern Sector ◽  
Morphological Species

DNA barcoding is well-known to support morphological species identification and it can be helpful for unveiling unexpected populations divergence patterns, especially in the context of the impacts on species posed by global change. In this note, we provided the first Italian record of the alpine mining bee Andrena allosa Warncke, 1975, confirmed with DNA barcoding. In addition, genetic identification of a specimen of Andrena praecox (Scopoli 1753) from western Italy pointed to an unexpected intraspecific genetic structuring at COI DNA barcoding region, with sequences from the Italian and the western sector of its global distribution differing 2.22% (p-dist) from populations of the eastern sector. Given the relevance of these records and of the genetic identity of bee populations from Italy, we argue that implementing molecular surveys in bee monitoring would surely contribute to the conservation of these important pollinators.

scholarly journals First record of horned carp Schismatorynchos nukta (Sykes, 1839) (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) from Bangladesh and its present status

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-92
Author(s):  
M Arshad Ul Alam ◽  
MA Azadi
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Species ◽  
Present Status ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
First Record ◽  
Biodiversity Hotspot ◽  
Global Distribution ◽  
Habitat Conditions ◽  
Distribution Form ◽  
First Time

The horned carp, Schismatorynchos nukta (Sykes, 1839) has been recorded for the first time from Bangladesh geographical area under the investigated genus of Schismatorynchos (Bleeker 1855). This fish was collected from seine net catch while exploring the hilly upstream of Sangu river at Tindu and Remakri (Thanchi, Bandarban, Bangadesh) during the winter in 2015. The species S. nukta is mostly distributed in the upland tributaries of Krishna river systems at northern Western Ghats, Maharashtra and Karnataka in India. It is reported as endemic species of Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Its distribution (IUCN status) and habitat conditions are dealt in the present paper. The findings add some information on its global distribution form and Indian endemic status.J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2017, 3(1): 85-92

First record ofOphthalmosaurus(Reptilia: Ichthyosauria) from the Tithonian (Upper Jurassic) of Mexico

2010 ◽  
Vol 84 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Céline Buchy
Keyword(s):  
Middle Jurassic ◽  
Late Jurassic ◽  
Field Work ◽  
First Record ◽  
Upper Jurassic ◽  
Marine Transgression ◽  
North East ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Invertebrate Assemblages ◽  
Marine Reptile

From the Middle Jurassic on, the Tethys basin opened westward; the existence of a Carribean corridor linking the European and Pacific realms now appears well supported by comparison of marine reptile assemblages (e.g., Gasparini and Fernández, 1997, 2005; Gasparini et al., 2000; Fernández and Iturralde-Vinent, 2000; Gasparini and Iturralde-Vinent, 2001, 2006; Gasparini et al., 2002). Marine transgression in Mexico began during the Callovian, as evidenced by the evaporites of the Minas Viejas Fm. However, microfossils and invertebrate assemblages indicate that the Mexican Gulf remained isolated from both the European Archipelago and the Pacific, at least temporarily, until the middle Berriasian; the Florida uplift and southward movement of Yucatan were proposed as possibly forming a barrier (Salvador et al., 1993; Adatte et al., 1994, 1996; Goldhammer, 1999; Goldhammer and Johnston, 2001; Gasparini and Iturralde-Vinent, 2006). After almost a decade of field work and examination of collections, the Late Jurassic marine reptile assemblage of north-east Mexico confirms the conclusions drawn from microfossils and invertebrates. Poorly diagnostic ichthyosaur remains, with various thalattosuchians, numerically dominate the assemblage. Sauropterygians are rare, mainly represented by large pliosaurids of unclear affinities, a few vertebrae attributed to elasmosaurids, and a unique cryptoclidid. Turtles are yet to be reported (Frey et al., 2002; Buchy et al., 2003, 2005b, 2006a–d; Buchy, 2007, 2008a, b; material currently under study).

scholarly journals First record of Crithidia expoeki (Trypanosomatida: Trypanosomatidae) from native Canadian bumble bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Bombus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 134 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Kirsten M. Palmier ◽  
Amber D. Tripodi ◽  
Andrew D.S. Cameron ◽  
James P. Strange ◽  
Cory S. Sheffield
Keyword(s):  
First Record ◽  
Bumble Bees ◽  
Global Distribution ◽  
Native Canadian ◽  
Protozoan Pathogen

Bumble bees (Bombus Latrielle: Apidae) are important pollinators; however, declines of several species have been documented worldwide. Although pathogens have been linked to some declines, the biology, distribution, and impacts of most pathogens are poorly understood. Here, we report the first record of a recently characterized protozoan pathogen, Crithidia expoeki Schmid-Hempel & Tognazzo (Trypanosomatida: Trypanosomatidae), from bumble bees in Canada. This provides further insight on its global distribution and importance as a threat to bumble bees in Canada.

First record of Phasmarhabditis papillosa (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) in South Africa, and its virulence against the invasive slug, Deroceras panormitanum

Nematology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 1035-1050 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annika Pieterse ◽  
Louwrens R. Tiedt ◽  
Antoinette P. Malan ◽  
Jenna L. Ross
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Biological Control ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
First Record ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Infective Juvenile ◽  
Mitochondrial Cytochrome ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Significant Mortality

Worldwide interest in Phasmarhabditis originates from the successful commercialisation of P. hermaphrodita as a biological control agent against molluscs in Europe. To date, P. hermaphrodita has not been isolated from South Africa and, therefore, the formulated product may not be sold locally. During a survey for mollusc-associated nematodes, P. papillosa was dissected from the slug, Deroceras reticulatum, collected from George, South Africa. The nematode was identified using a combination of morphological, morphometric, molecular and phylogenetic techniques. Virulence tests were conducted which demonstrated that P. papillosa caused significant mortality to the European invasive slug Deroceras panormitanum. Additional data are provided in the morphometrics of the infective juvenile and in the molecular identification, using the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (cox1) gene. This is the first report of P. papillosa from the African continent and of its virulence against D. panormitanum.

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