Geographical distribution pattern and interisland movements of Orii’s flying fox in Okinawa Islands, the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan

The objective of this study was to probe into the polymorphism of Y-STR INRA189 and identify the geographical distribution pattern of its alleles in the Chinese domestic yak gene pool. We examined the variation at INRA189 locus in 682 male yaks representing 15 breeds/populations in China. The results showed that six alleles, including five reported previously (149, 155, 157, 159, and 161 bp) and a new one identified in this study (139 bp), were detected at INRA189 locus based on genotyping analysis. The frequencies of six alleles varied among the 15 yak breeds/populations with a clear phylogeographical pattern, which revealed the paternal genetic difference among Chinese yak breeds/populations. The average polymorphism information content (PIC) among the 15 yak breeds/populations was 0.32, indicating INRA189 to be an intermediate polymorphic Y-STR marker (0.25 < PIC < 0.5) in yak. Sequence alignment revealed that the variations among six alleles at INRA189 were defined by a TG dinucleotide repeat motif, which repeated for 12, 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23 times, corresponding to the alleles of 139, 149, 155, 157, 159, and 161 bp, respectively. Therefore, we believe that the polymorphic yak Y-STR INRA189 can be used to characterize male-mediated genetic events, including paternal genetic origin, diversity, and evolution.

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Potential geographical distribution and environmental explanations of rare and endangered plant species through combined modelling: A case study of Northwest Yunnan, China

10.22541/au.160734246.63375336/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Pengcheng Ye ◽

Guangfu Zhang ◽

Xiao Zhao ◽

Hui Chen ◽

Qin Si ◽

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Keyword(s):

Environmental Factors ◽

Distribution Pattern ◽

Geographical Distribution ◽

Plant Species ◽

Ecological Niche ◽

Potential Distribution ◽

Distribution Patterns ◽

Endangered Plant ◽

Rare And Endangered ◽

Geographical Distribution Pattern

In recent decades, due to the effect of climate change and the interference of human activities, the species habitat index fallen 2%. Studying the geographical distribution pattern and predicting the potential geographical distribution of species are of great significance for developing scientific and effective biodiversity conservation strategies. The purpose of this research is to predict the potential geographical distribution of 25 rare and endangered plant species in Northwest Yunnan, China on the grid map with a resolution of 0.05° × 0.05° and analyze the explanation capabilities of various environmental factors on the potential geographical distribution patterns of these species, and explore the main restrictive environmental factors. Initially, we employed the ecological niche model MaxEnt to predict the potential geographical distribution of target species. Following that, we overlaid the potential geographical distribution of each species, and we obtained the potential geographical distribution pattern of species richness on the spatial scale of the ecological niche model with a resolution of 0.05° × 0.05°. Ultimately, we also adopted geographically weighted regression (GWR) model to investigate the explanation capabilities of various environmental parameters on the potential distribution patterns. The results showed that the average AUC value of each species was between 0.80 and 1.00, which indicated that the simulation precision of the MaxEnt model for each species was good or excellent. Besides, the potential distribution areas of these species were between 826.33 km2 and 44,963.53 km2. In addition, the average contribution values of the annual precipitation (Bio12), precipitation of coldest quarter (Bio19) and population density (Pop) were 25.92%, 15.86% and 17.95%, respectively. Moreover, the goodness of fit R2 and AIC value of the water model were 0.88 and 7,703.82, respectively, which indicated the water factor largely influenced the potential distribution of these species. The results of this study would be helpful for implementing long-term conservation and reintroduction for these species.

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Revision of the genus Macrostomus Wiedemann (Diptera, Empididae, Empidinae). III. The limbipennis species-group

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.3361.1.4 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3361 (1) ◽

pp. 45-55

Author(s):

JOSÉ ALBERTINO RAFAEL ◽

JEFFREY M. CUMMING

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Distribution Pattern ◽

Geographical Distribution ◽

Federal District ◽

Species Group ◽

Mato Grosso ◽

Male And Female ◽

Two New Species ◽

Geographical Distribution Pattern

All species of Macrostomus Wiedemann allied with Macrostomus limbipennis (Bezzi), are treated in the limbipennis species-group, which is defined on the basis of characters of the male and female terminalia, and a relatively wide female frons. Threecurrently recognized species and two new species are included, namely M. inflatus, sp. nov. from Brazil (Federal District), M.limbipennis (Bezzi, 1909), M. nigriventris (Macquart, 1846), M. nitidus, sp. nov. from Brazil (Goiás and Mato Grosso states)and M. penai Rafael & Cumming, 2006. All primary types were examined and a lectotype is designated for M. limbipennis(Bezzi, 1909). A key to the species is presented along with the geographical distribution pattern exhibited by the limbipennis species-group.

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Cydalima perspectalis. [Distribution map].

Distribution Maps of Plant Pests ◽

10.1079/dmpp/20183202726 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Czech Republic ◽

Geographical Distribution ◽

Far East ◽

Republic Of Georgia ◽

Ryukyu Archipelago ◽

Distribution Map ◽

Southern Russia ◽

Lepidoptera Pyralidae ◽

New Distribution ◽

Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Cydalima perspectalis (Walker). Lepidoptera: Pyralidae. Hosts: Buxus spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in Europe (Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Mainland France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mainland Italy, Sicily, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Far East, Southern Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, England and Wales and Ukraine) and Asia (China, Anhui, Chongqing, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Sichuan, Xizhang, Yunnan, Zhejiang, Republic of Georgia, Iran, Japan, Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Archipelago, Shikoku, Korea Republic and Turkey).

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Psacothea hilaris. [Distribution map].

Distribution Maps of Plant Pests ◽

10.1079/dmpp/20123252651 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

Morus Alba ◽

Ficus Carica ◽

Ryukyu Archipelago ◽

Distribution Map ◽

England And Wales ◽

New Distribution ◽

Distribution In Europe

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Psacothea hilaris (Pascoe). Coleoptera: Cerambycidae. Hosts: fig (Ficus carica) and mulberry (Morus alba). Information is given on the geographical distribution in Europe (Italy, UK, England and Wales), Asia (China, Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Archipelago, Shikoku), Korea Republic, Taiwan).

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Ceroplastes japonicus. [Distribution map].

Distribution Maps of Plant Pests ◽

10.1079/dmpp/20066600645 ◽

2003 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

Fruit Trees ◽

Republic Of Georgia ◽

Ryukyu Archipelago ◽

Distribution Map ◽

Southern Russia ◽

New Distribution ◽

Distribution In Europe ◽

Citrus Spp

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Ceroplastes japonicus Green. Hemiptera: Coccidae Hosts: Polyphagous, most commonly on Citrus spp. and other fruit trees. Information is given on the geographical distribution in EUROPE, France, Italy, Russia, Southern Russia, Slovenia, UK, ASIA, Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Zhejiang, Republic of Georgia, Japan, Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Archipelago, Shikoku, Korea Republic, Nepal.

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Phakopsora ampelopsidis. [Distribution map].

Distribution Maps of Plant Diseases ◽

10.1079/dmpd/20093074280 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

Ryukyu Archipelago ◽

Distribution Map ◽

New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Phakopsora ampelopsidis Dietel & P. Syd. Basidiomycota: Pucciniales. Hosts: Peppervine (Ampelopsis spp.), Cayratia spp. and grape ivy (Cissus spp.). Information is given on the geographical distribution in Asia (China (Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangxi, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, Xizhang, Zhejiang), Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Archipelago, Shikoku), Korea Republic, Philippines, Taiwan).

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Quadrastichus erythrinae. [Distribution Map].

Distribution Maps of Plant Pests ◽

10.1079/dmpp/20093167385 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Sri Lanka ◽

North America ◽

Geographical Distribution ◽

American Samoa ◽

Ryukyu Archipelago ◽

Distribution Map ◽

New Distribution

Abstract A new distribution map is provided for Quadrastichus erythrinae Kim. Hymenoptera: Eulophidae. Hosts: Erythrina spp. Information is given on the geographical distribution in Asia (China (Fujian, Guangdong, Hainan, Hong Kong, Macau), India (Kerala), Japan (Ryukyu Archipelago), Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam), Africa (Mauritius, Reunion, Tanzania), North America (USA (Florida, Hawaii)), Oceania (American Samoa, Guam).

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