Distribution and chromosome number of Sonchus palustris in Slovakia

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
M. Dudáš ◽  
P. Eliáš jun. ◽  
D. R. Letz ◽  
Z. Bártová ◽  
V. Kolarčik
Keyword(s):  
Chromosome Number ◽  
Red List ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Literary Sources ◽  
Different Types ◽  
New Localities ◽  
Recent Version

The distribution of Sonchus palustris in Slovakia was studied using herbarium specimens and literary sources. The herbarium studies, supplemented with targeted field search in the years 2015–2018, revealed 61 new localities and confirmed many other older locations. The species has been recorded in 19 phytogeographical districts and sub-districts of Slovakia. Most of the records are concentrated in the Podunajská nížina lowland in SW Slovakia and in the Ipel'sko-rimavská brázda region in southern Slovakia. Our results showed that the species is relatively common in different types of wetlands and its re-evaluation in the recent version of the Slovak red list is not needed. Chromosome number data for two new populations in eastern Slovakia (both 2n = 18) were counted. The distribution map is given.

scholarly journals Petasites kablikianus (Asteraceae) in the Slovak Carpathians: Distribution, chromosome number and genome size

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Matej Dudas ◽  
Jana Fabianova ◽  
Lenka Martonfiova ◽  
Pavol Martonfi
Keyword(s):  
Chromosome Number ◽  
Central Europe ◽  
Nuclear Dna ◽  
Nuclear Dna Content ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Mountain Streams ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Research Show

The paper treats the distribution and ecological characteristics of the butterbur species Petasites kablikianus in the Slovak Carpathians (Central Europe). Study of herbarium specimens, review of published sources and results of field research show its wide distribution in northern and central Slovakia, mainly in wet biotopes such as gravel riverbeds and rocky banks of mountain streams. The majority of populations occur from the submontane to montane level (mainly at elevations of 600-1200 m a.s.l.) with the altitudinal maximum at ca. 1850 m a.s.l. Chromosome number analysis showed 2n = 60. The nuclear DNA content measured in leaves was 2C = 5.96 ? 0.17 pg, or 5828 Mbp. Characters used for determination are also discussed. A distribution map is attached.

scholarly journals Increasing accuracy: The advantage of using open access species occurrence database in the Red List assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iyan Robiansyah ◽  
Wita Wardani
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Extinction Risk ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Red List ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Species Occurrence ◽  
Extent Of Occurrence ◽  
Area Of Occupancy

Abstract. Robiansyah I, Wardani W. 2020. Increasing accuracy: The advantage of using open access species occurrence database in the Red List assessment. Biodiversitas 21: 3658-3664. IUCN Red List is the most widely used instrument to assess and advise the extinction risk of a species. One of the criteria used in IUCN Red List is geographical range of the species assessed (criterion B) in the form of extent of occurrence (EOO) and/or area of occupancy (AOO). While this criterion is presumed to be the easiest to be completed as it is based mainly on species occurrence data, there are some assessments that failed to maximize freely available databases. Here, we reassessed the conservation status of Cibotium arachnoideum, a tree fern distributed in Sumatra and Borneo. This species was previously assessed by Praptosuwiryo (2020, Biodiversitas 21 (4): 1379-1384) which classified the species as Endangered (EN) under criteria B2ab(i,ii,iii); C2a(ii). Using additional data from herbarium specimens recorded in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) website and from peer-reviewed scientific papers, in the present paper we show that C. arachnoideum has a larger extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO), more locations and different conservation status compared to those in Praptosuwiryo (2020). Our results are supported by the predicted suitable habitat map of C. arachnoideum produced by MaxEnt modelling method. Based on our assessment, we propose the category of Vulnerable (VU) C2a(i) as the global conservation status for C. arachnoideum. Our study implies the advantage of using open access databases to increase the accuracy of extinction risk assessment under the IUCN Red List criteria in regions like Indonesia, where adequate taxonomical information is not always readily available.

scholarly journals Distribution of Spring Ephemeral Grass Sclerochloa dura in Slovakia

Botanica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-15
Author(s):  
Matej Dudáš ◽  
Pavol Eliáš ◽  
Simona Petrovičová
Keyword(s):  
Field Research ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
The Public ◽  
Spring Ephemeral ◽  
Characteristic Species

AbstractThe distribution of spring ephemeral grass Sclerochloa dura in Slovakia was studied using herbarium specimens deposited at the public herbaria, and literature sources. The targeted field research was carried out. The species was recorded continually in the Pannonian parts of the country in lowlands, hills and in lower parts of adjacent mountains, where the number of sites decreased with a rising altitude. Sclerochloa dura is a characteristic species of the alliance Polygono-Coronopodion and prefers trampled sites and field roads. Distribution map of species was provided.

scholarly journals A new catalogue of earthquakes in the historical Armenian area from antiquity to the 12th century

1995 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Guidoboni ◽  
G. Traina
Keyword(s):  
Historical Earthquakes ◽  
Historical Seismicity ◽  
Seismic Events ◽  
Specific Nature ◽  
Present Contribution ◽  
12Th Century ◽  
Literary Sources ◽  
New Localities ◽  
History Of ◽  
Catalogue Of Earthquakes

The present contribution describes the method of work, the types of source materia] used, and the historio- graphical and historico-eismic tradition of Armenia. The catalogue' s territorial frame of reference is that of socalled historical Armenia (which included part of present Eastern Turkey, and part of present Azerbaijan). The sources belong to different languages and cultures: Armenian, Syriac, Greek, Arab, Persian and Georgian. A comparison of the local sources with those belonging to other cultures enab]es the historical and seismological I"adition of the Mediterl'anean to be "linked" with that of the Iranian p]ateau, traditionally considered as two separate areas. We analyzed historical events listed in the most recent catalogues of earthquakes in the Armenian area compiled by Kondorskaya and Shebalin (1982) and Karapetian (1991). Important and valuable though these catalogues are, they are in need of revision. We found evidence for six hitherto unrecorded seismic events. Numerous errors of dating and location have been corrected, and several new localities and seismic effects have been evidenced. Each modification of the previous catalogues has been documented on the hasis of the historiographical and literary sources and the data from the written sources have been linked with those concerning the history of Armenian cities and architecture (monasteries, churches, episcopal complexes). On the whole. the revised earthquakes seem underestimated in the previous catalogues. The aim of this catalogue is to make a contribution to the knowledge of historical seismicity in Armenia, and at the same time to underline the specific nature of the Armenian case, thus avoiding a procedure which has generally tended to place this area in a marginal position, within the wider field of other research on historical earthquakes.

Can morphology and chromosome number contribute to species delimitation? A case in the Hibiscus trionum complex (Tribe Hibisceae, Malvaceae)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 416 (4) ◽  
pp. 278-286
Author(s):  
MOHAMED OWIS BADRY ◽  
JENNIFER A. TATE ◽  
PRASHANT JOSHI ◽  
AHMED MAHMOUD ABBAS ◽  
SOHAIR THABET HAMED ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chromosome Number ◽  
Species Delimitation ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Chromosome Counts ◽  
Comprehensive Description ◽  
Hibiscus Trionum ◽  
The World ◽  
First Time

A taxonomic revision of Hibiscus trionum from Egypt was undertaken using morphological and cytological studies of field collections and herbarium specimens. The data indicate that all specimens so far collected in Egypt belong to H. tridactylites, rather than H. trionum. This paper includes a comprehensive description of H. tridactylites, its occurrence, a comparison with other species in the H. trionum complex, and comments on habitat, along with images for easy identification. In addition, chromosome counts for this species from Egypt have been determined for the first time, which add to existing information on chromosome counts for the species from different regions of the world.

The taxonomic status of Melanophryniscus orejasmirandai Prigioni & Langone, 1987 "1986" (Anura: Bufonidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3235 (1) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
DIEGO BALDO ◽  
CLAUDIO BORTEIRO ◽  
FRANCISCO KOLENC ◽  
SERGIO ROSSET ◽  
CARLOS PRIGIONI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytochrome B ◽  
Relative Size ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Type Series ◽  
Coloration Pattern ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
New Localities ◽  
Osteological Characters

Melanophryniscus orejasmirandai is a species of toad known only from two localities in southern Uruguay. This toad isthe southernmost suggested taxon of the M. tumifrons group, whose species are characterized by a glandular frontal swell-ing on the snout. The study of the type series of M. orejasmirandai and of M. pachyrhynus, along with observations madeon many specimens of both species suggested a close relationship between them. The analysis of the variation of snout-vent length, coloration pattern, relative size of the frontal swelling, and presence/absence of the metatarsal gland showedthat characters previously used to separate both species resulted of no diagnostic value. Further comparison of the externalmorphology, osteological characters, and partial sequences of the cytochrome b gene indicated that M. orejasmirandai isa junior synonym of M. pachyrhynus. Melanophryniscus pachyrhynus is characterized by a reticulated orange ventral pat-tern which is shared only with M. peritus, from which it differs by its smaller size. The ornamentation of the nasal bonesunderlying the frontal swelling in M. pachyrhynus seems to be characteristic of the M. tumifrons group. An updated distribution map of M. pachyrhynus and some new localities are also provided.

scholarly journals Morphometry and Distribution of Senecio Nemorensis agg. Species (Asteraceae) in Poland

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-54
Author(s):  
Kaja Rola
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Involucral Bract ◽  
Canonical Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Pca Analysis ◽  
Leaf Base ◽  
Quantitative Characters ◽  
Base Width

Abstract A morphometric analysis based on 316 herbarium specimens of Senecio nemorensis agg. indicated the occurrence of the following four species in Poland: S. germanicus Wallr., S. hercynicus Herborg, S. ovatus (G. Gaertn. et al.) Willd. and S. ucranicus Hodálová. Principal component analysis (PCA), analysis of variance (ANOVA)/Kruskal-Wallis test and canonical discriminant analysis (CDA) were applied. Quantitative characters such as supplementary bract length, leaf base width, ligule length and the supplementary/involucral bract length ratio clearly discriminated taxa within S. nemorensis agg. Included is a distribution map of the investigated species based on the examined material, with particular emphasis on the course of the northeastern boundary of S. hercynicus and the northwestern boundary of S. ucranicus. Also given is a determination key for species within S. nemorensis agg. in Poland, together with morphological descriptions of particular species

Novitates Gabonenses 88: additions to the flora of Gabon and new records of little-known species

2018 ◽  
Vol 151 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-422
Author(s):  
Olivier Lachenaud ◽  
Tariq Stévart ◽  
Archange Boupoya ◽  
Nicolas Texier ◽  
Gilles Dauby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Plants ◽  
New Records ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Equatorial Guinea ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Tropical Africa ◽  
Distribution And Ecology ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Made In

Background and aims – The intensive botanical prospections carried out in Gabon since the publication of the national checklist in 2006 have resulted in c. 34 300 new specimens (amounting to 30% of all collections made in the country) and an annual increase of 25 species in average. As a result, 5175 species of vascular plants are now recorded from Gabon, of which 650 are considered endemic. However, most of the recent discoveries have not yet been published. This paper is the first of a series documenting additions to the flora of Gabon, and new records of poorly known species. It concerns specifically new records from the Lower Ogooué Ramsar site, the third largest delta of Africa, and certainly the most intact, which includes 80% of the country’s wetlands and a wide variety of other habitats.Methods – The new records presented here come essentially from fieldwork conducted in Gabon between 2008 and 2016 by the authors and colleagues. Further information comes from the study of herbarium specimens in BR, BRLU, K, LBV, MO, P and WAG. For each species, information on distribution and ecology is given, and the studied Gabonese collections listed. In case of rare or range-restricted species, collections from other countries are also listed, and a distribution map is provided, as well as an evaluation of the conservation status based on the categories and criteria of the IUCN Red List.Key results – We report 18 additions to the flora of Gabon, including four genera new to the country (Capparis, Gisekia, Hoffmanniella and Leptochloa) and the first records of the neotropical Justicia secunda being naturalised in tropical Africa. New distribution records are also provided for 16 rare Gabonese endemics or near-endemics. Some species are also newly reported from Cameroon (Cissus leemansii, Salacia coronata) and Equatorial Guinea (Cissus leemansii, C. louisii, Lychnodiscus grandifolius, Placodiscus resendeanus, Rutidea gabonensis, Uvaria bipindensis). Two species, which were reported in the 2006 checklist based on misidentifications, are excluded from the Gabonese flora.

Eremitis limae (Poaceae, Bambusoideae), a new species of herbaceous bamboo endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Bahia, Brazil

Phytotaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 454 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-284
Author(s):  
FABRÍCIO MOREIRA FERREIRA ◽  
CASSIANO A. DORNELES WELKER ◽  
LYNN G. CLARK ◽  
REYJANE P. OLIVEIRA
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Red List ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Coastal Forests ◽  
Iucn Red List Categories ◽  
Red List Categories ◽  
Close Relatives ◽  
A New Species

Eremitis limae, a new species of Parianinae (Poaceae, Bambusoideae, Olyreae) endemic to the coastal forests of Bahia, Brazil, is described and illustrated. It is morphologically similar to species of Eremitis with characteristically narrow leaves: E. linearifolia, E. parviflora, and E. riodocensis. We discuss the morphological characters distinguishing the new species from its close relatives, and we also present illustrations, photos, and a distribution map. Eremitis limae is classified as Endangered (EN) according to the IUCN Red List categories and criteria.

The centipede genus Newportia Gervais, 1847, in Mexico: description of a new troglomorphic species; redescription of N. sabina Chamberlin, 1942; revival of N. azteca Humbert & Saussure, 1869; and a summary of the fauna (Scolopendromorpha: Scolopocryptopidae: Newportiinae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 379 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
AMAZONAS C. JUNIOR ◽  
ROWLAND M. SHELLEY
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Florida Keys ◽  
Virgin Islands ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Us Virgin Islands ◽  
British Virgin Islands ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Us ◽  
New Localities ◽  
The Caribbean

In Mexico, the newportiine scolopocryptopid genus Newportia Gervais, 1847, comprises 10 species: N. mexicana (Saussure, 1858); N. azteca Humbert & Saussure, 1869; N. stolli (Pocock, 1896); N. spinipes Pocock, 1896; N. oreina Chamberlin, 1915; N. sabina and pelaezi, both by Chamberlin, 1942; N. atoyaca and morela, both by Chamberlin, 1943, and N. troglobia, n. sp. The last occurs in caves in Tamaulipas and appears to be an obligate troglobite; N. sabina, known only from caves in San Luis Potosi, is redescribed and illustrated. Newportia azteca is revived and returned to its rightful position as the third oldest name in the genus; despite having priority by 27 years, it had been considered to be “the same” as N. spinipes and dropped from nomenclature. Although Newportia and the Newportiinae are not known from the continental United States, they do inhabit the country’s territories in the Caribbean; N. heteropoda Chamberlin, 1918, is reported from Puerto Rico, and N. longitarsis virginiensis Lewis, 1989, is recorded from St. Thomas and St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, and Tortola and Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. The northernmost Mexican record, of N. pelaezi in Nuevo León, is only 96 mi (154 km) south of the US border, suggesting that the taxa may potentially be discovered in the southern periphery of Texas; likewise, rafting from Cuba, where 4–5 species occur, could bring them to the Florida Keys. New localities from Mexico are presented for N. stolli, N. spinipes, N. oreina, N. atoyaca, and N. morela, and ranges are depicted on a distribution map.

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