Occurrence and distribution of the Ceratiomyxales (Myxomycetes) in northeastern Brazil

Order Ceratiomyxales, which belongs to subclass Ceratiomyxomycetidae, includes the exospore bearing Myxomycetes, solely comprising family Ceratiomyxaceae and genus Ceratiomyxa, with four species. Based on the literature, on herbarium collections, and on recent surveys carried out by the authors in different states and ecosystems, it was possible to determine the occurrence and distribution of C. fruticulosa (cosmopolitan),C. morchella and C. sphaerosperma (predominantly tropical or subtropical) in northeastern Brazil. Species descriptions and illustrations are presented, as well as a map of their geographical distribution in eight of the nine states of Northeast Brazil. This order is being recorded for the first time for the state of Sergipe. Ceratiomyxa morchella and C. sphaerosperma are being cited for the first time for the state of Paraíba.

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Scaphopoda (Mollusca) from the Brazilian continental shelf and upper slope (13º to 21ºS) with descriptions of two new species of the genus Cadulus Philippi, 1844

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.1267.1.1 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 1267 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

CARLOS HENRIQUE SOARES CAETANO ◽

VICTOR SCARABINO ◽

RICARDO SILVA ABSALÃO

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Continental Shelf ◽

Geographical Distribution ◽

The State ◽

The Other ◽

Geographical Range ◽

Northeast Brazil ◽

Two New Species ◽

First Time ◽

Upper Slope

Twenty six species of Scaphopoda, included in 12 genera and five families were identified. Within these, Fustiaria stenoschiza (Pilsbry & Sharp, 1897), Gadila pocula n.comb. (Dall, 1889); G. simpsoni n.comb. (Henderson, 1920) and G. pandionis (Verril & Smith in Verril, 1880) are recorded for the first time for Brazil and two new species of the genus Cadulus are here described. Besides that, six species previously recorded from north and northeast Brazil have their geographical range expanded southward: Antalis circumcincta (Watson, 1879), Episiphon didymum (Watson, 1879), Ep. sowerbyi (Guilding, 1834), Entalina platamodes (Watson, 1879), Gadila dominguensis (Orbigny, 1853) and Compressidens pressum (Pilsbry & Sharp, 1897). In the other hand, Paradentalium infractum n.comb. (Odhner, 1931) has its geographical distribution extended northward to the state of Maranhão (02ºS). Gadila acus (Dall, 1889) is proposed as junior synonym of G. dominguensis (Orbigny, 1853).

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Flora of Paraíba, Brazil: Bombacoideae Burnett (Malvaceae)

Biota Neotropica ◽

10.1590/1676-0611-bn-2019-0837 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Sabrina Soares Figueiredo ◽

Fernanda Kalina da Silva Monteiro ◽

José Iranildo Miranda de Melo

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

Atlantic Forest ◽

Native Species ◽

New Record ◽

The State ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Taxonomic Study ◽

Taxonomic Treatment ◽

Additional Information ◽

First Time

Abstract: This work presents the taxonomic study of the native species of Bombacoideae Burnett (Malvaceae) in the state of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil. The taxonomic treatment included keys for identifying genera and species, morphological descriptions, diagnostic illustrations, comments on taxonomic affinities, and additional information on geographical distribution, habitat, and flowering and fruiting of the species. Three genera and six species were recorded: Ceiba Mill., represented by C. glaziovii (Kuntze) K. Schum., is a new record for the Atlantic Forest; Eriotheca Schott & Endl., represented by E. gracilipes (K. Schum.) A. Robyns and E. macrophylla (K. Schum.) A. Robyns, is a new record for Paraíba; and Pseudobombax Dugand, which is represented by P. marginatum (A.St.-Hil., Juss. & Cambess.) A. Robyns, P. parvifolium Carv.-Sobr. & L.P. Queiroz and P. simplicifolium A. Robyns Robyns - the last one registered for the first time in Paraíba in this study.

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Checklist of the flora of the restingas of Piauí state, Northeast Brazil

Check List ◽

10.15560/11.2.1598 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 1598 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Francisco Soares Santos-Filho ◽

Eduardo Bezerra de Almeida Jr. ◽

Patrícia Barbosa Lima ◽

Caio Jefiter dos Reis Santos Soares

Keyword(s):

Coastal Plain ◽

Arid Zone ◽

The State ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Brazilian Coast ◽

Northeast Brazil ◽

Number Of Species ◽

Online Databases ◽

Herbarium Collections ◽

Semi Arid

Sandy coastal plain vegetation (Restinga) is composed of communities of plants that grow on Quaternary Neosols along the entire extension of the Brazilian coast. The state of Piauí has a coastal extension of 66 km and is entirely located in the semi-arid zone of Northeastern Brazil. This study catalogued the phanerogam species found along the coast of the state of Piauí, the data of which was compiled from surveys in online databases and literature, and herbarium collections. A total of 363 species distributed among 235 genera, and 74 families were identified. The families with the greatest number of species included Fabaceae (108 species), Euphorbiaceae (19), Amaranthaceae (13), Apocynaceae (12), Cyperaceae (12), Rubiaceae (12), Bignoniaceae (11), Malvaceae (11) and Poaceae (11) and represent over 57.6% of the species collected. Approximately 87% of the species were common to other restinga areas in Northeastern Brazil, and ca. 13% were restricted to the coast of the state of Piauí.

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A revision of Rhaponticoides (Asteraceae, Cardueae–Centaureinae) from Iran

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.213.2.2 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 213 (2) ◽

pp. 87 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Kazem Negaresh ◽

SAYED MOHAMMAD REZA KHOSHROO ◽

ROYA KARAMIAN ◽

MOHAMMAD REZA JOHARCHI

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Identification Key ◽

Full Description ◽

New Combinations ◽

Taxonomic Review ◽

Herbarium Collections ◽

First Time

A taxonomic review of Rhaponticoides in Iran is based on morphological characters of the specimens from the authors’ expeditions and other herbarium collections. Rhaponticoides lachnopus, R. schmidii, R. sect. Iranicae and R. sect. Ruthenicae are proposed as new combinations. Full description for the genus Rhaponticoides and R. sect. Iranicae and R. sect. Ruthenicae are presented for the first time here. Three names, R. lachnopus, R. ruthenica and its synonym, are typified. A synopsis with recognized sections and species, relevant synonyms, type citations, lists of specimens examined and an identification key are provided for the genus Rhaponticoides in Iran. In addition, some notes about ecology and habitat of Rhaponticoides especially in Iran are given. Finally, the geographical distribution of all the 4 species recognized in Iran is presented and mapped.

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First report of Eratyrus mucronatus, Stal, 1859, (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae), in the State of Rondônia, Brazil

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical ◽

10.1590/s0037-86822011000400022 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 44 (4) ◽

pp. 511-512 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Dionatas Ulises de Oliveira Meneguetti ◽

Olzeno Trevisan ◽

Renato Moreira Rosa ◽

Luís Marcelo Aranha Camargo

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

Chagas Disease ◽

The State ◽

First Report ◽

First Time

INTRODUCTION: This paper reports, for the first time, the presence of the Eratyrus mucronatus species in the State of Rondonia, Brazil. METHODS: These specimens were caught by chance in the forest and later they were collected using luminous traps. RESULTS: After finding these specimens, the number of the Triatominae genera in Rondonia rose to four, while its species rose to seven. CONCLUSIONS: Complimentary studies will be conducted in order to allow for clearer understanding the ecology of this arthropod, its possible role in transmitting Chagas' disease and its current geographical distribution.

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Isognomon bicolor (C. B. Adams, 1845) (Mollusca: Bivalvia): first record of this invasive species for the States of Paraíba and Alagoas and new records for other localities of Northeastern Brazil

Check List ◽

10.15560/9.1.157 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 157 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Thelma Lúcia Pereira Dias ◽

Ellori Laíse Silva Mota ◽

Anne Isabelley Gondim ◽

Jacicleide Macedo Oliveira ◽

Emanuelle Fontenele Rabelo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Invasive Species ◽

New Record ◽

New Records ◽

Rio Grande ◽

First Record ◽

The State ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Northeast Brazil ◽

Littoral Region ◽

Exotic Invasive

This study provides the first record of the exotic invasive bivalve Isognomon bicolor for the State of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil. It has been found to occur in at least twelve coastal reefs along the coast. We also present its first record for the State of Alagoas and new record localities for the States of Rio Grande do Norte and Pernambuco, including its occurrence in hypersaline estuaries. From these records the distribution range of I. bicolor has been expanded to the littoral region of Northeast Brazil, where this invasive species seems well established.

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Ceratophrys joazeirensis Mercadal, 1986 (Anura: Ceratophryidae): New state record

Check List ◽

10.15560/10.2.386 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 386 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Daniel Oliveira Santana ◽

Renato Gomes Faria ◽

Francis Luiz Santos Caldasrgipe ◽

Crizanto Brito De-Carvalho

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

New Records ◽

The State ◽

Northeast Brazil ◽

New Localities

This article provides new records to Ceratophrys joazeirensis of two new localities from the state of Sergipe, northeast Brazil. These records extend the geographical distribution of the species for municipalities from Poço Redondo and Canindé do São Franscisco. These points are the first records of Ceratophrys joazeirensis for the State of Sergipe.

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The genera Turnera and Piriqueta (Passifloraceae sensu lato) in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil

Rodriguésia ◽

10.1590/2175-7860201970054 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 70 ◽

Author(s):

Andréia Zelenski ◽

Rafael Louzada

Keyword(s):

Species Richness ◽

Atlantic Forest ◽

New Record ◽

National Park ◽

The State ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Distribution Maps ◽

Taxonomic Treatment ◽

Semideciduous Seasonal Forest ◽

First Time

Abstract A taxonomic treatment of the genera Turnera and Piriqueta in the state of Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil, is presented. Fourteen species of Turnera and six species of Piriqueta were found in the Atlantic Forest and Caatinga, of which nine are endemic to Brazil. Turnera pernambucensis is threatened and restricted to the Atlantic Forest of Pernambuco, while T. joelii is a new record for the state. The species predominate in steppe savanna and semideciduous seasonal forest, but several of them grow naturally in anthropized areas. Catimbau National Park is the locality with the highest species richness. Tristyly is recorded for the first time in Piriqueta guianensis. Identification keys, descriptions, illustrations, distribution maps, and comments about habitat, flowering, fruiting, and morphological relationships are provided.

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Primeiro registro de Anthonomus tomentosus (Faust) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) na Amazônia Oriental

EntomoBrasilis ◽

10.12741/ebrasilis.v12i2.814 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 84-87

Author(s):

Ricardo Adaime ◽

Rildo Pessoa Almeida ◽

José Francisco Pereira ◽

Alberto Luiz Marsaro Júnior ◽

Germano Henrique Rosado-Neto

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

The State ◽

Malpighia Emarginata ◽

First Time

Resumo. Anthonomus tomentosus (Faust) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) é registrado pela primeira vez na Amazônia Oriental, a partir de frutos de Malpighia emarginata DC. coletados no estado do Amapá, Brasil. Neste trabalho também são apresentados sinas de danos aos frutos e a distribuição geográfica de A. tomentosus no Brasil.First record of Anthonomus tomentosus (Faust) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the Eastern AmazonAbstract. Anthonomus tomentosus (Faust) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is recorded for the first time in the Eastern Amazon, from fruits of Malpighia emarginata DC. collected in the state of Amapá, Brazil. In this work we also present the signals damages on the fruits and the geographical distribution of A. tomentosus in Brazil.

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An overview of the ant fauna (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of the state of Maranhão, Brazil

Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia ◽

10.11606/1807-0205/2019.59.38 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 59 ◽

pp. e20195938 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lívia Pires do Prado ◽

Rodrigo Machado Feitosa ◽

Stefania Pinzón Triana ◽

Jhonatan Andrés Muñoz Gutiérrez ◽

Guillaume Xavier Rousseau ◽

...

Keyword(s):

The State ◽

Northeastern Brazil ◽

Historical Literature ◽

Complex Landscape ◽

First Time ◽

Ant Diversity

The state of Maranhão, located in northeastern Brazil, comprises three biomes: Amazonian, Caatinga, and the Cerrado. To date, 99 ant species have been recorded in the literature from the state. In the present work, we provide for the first time a profile of the ant fauna in the state based on data from the historical literature and Brazilian institutional collections. The updated records on ant diversity for the state of Maranhão revealed a total of 279 species, belonging to 71 genera and 10 subfamilies. In total, 180 species are recorded for the first time in the state, of which four species recorded for the first time in Brazil. In summary, apart from documenting the ant fauna of the region, these results provide a basis for further studies and may contribute to future conservation efforts for the biomes present in this complex landscape.

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