scholarly journals First Record of a Spotted Fever GroupRickettsiasp. andTheileria annulatainHyalomma dromedarii(Acari: Ixodidae) Ticks in the United Arab Emirates

2015 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Al-Deeb ◽  
Sabir Bin Muzaffar ◽  
Yousif Ali Abu-Zeid ◽  
Mohamed Rizk Enan ◽  
Shahid Karim
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Spotted Fever ◽  
First Record

Filling the gap of whip spider distribution in Asia: Phrynichus persicus sp.n. (Arachnida, Amblypygi), a new Phrynichidae from Iran

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4413 (2) ◽  
pp. 339 ◽  
Author(s):  
GUSTAVO SILVA DE MIRANDA ◽  
ALIREZA ZAMANI
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Middle East ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
First Record ◽  
The Family ◽  
A New Species

The whip spider genus Phrynichus (Phrynichidae, Amblypygi) is widely distributed in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and Asia with a total of 17 species. No records, however, are known from several countries in the Middle East. Here we provide the first record of a whip spider from Iran (Ilam Province), with the description and illustration of a new species, Phrynichus persicus sp. n. This discovery fills a gap in the distribution of the group that is known from both sides of this biogeographically interesting region and is also the northernmost record of the family Phrynichidae. Moreover, all distribution records of the Phrynichus species are mapped (including the first verified record of the order from the United Arab Emirates), an updated key to the species of the deflersi and ceylonicus groups is provided, and Phrynichus andhraensis Bastawade, Rao, Maqsood Javed and Krishna, 2005 (India) is assigned to the ceylonicus group. 

Rickettsial survey and ticks infesting small mammals from the Amazon forest in midwestern Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cláudia Colle ◽  
Ravena Fernanda Braga Mendonça ◽  
Maerle Oliveira Maia ◽  
Leodil Costa Freitas ◽  
Thiago Fernandes Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Mammals ◽  
Spotted Fever ◽  
First Record ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
Amazon Forest ◽  
Spotted Fever Group ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Amblyomma Ticks ◽  
Tick Tissue

In the present study, samples of tick, tissue and blood from free-living wild small mammals (rodents and marsupials) captured in two municipalities from the Amazon biome of the Mato Grosso state, were molecularly tested for rickettsial infection. A total of 148 mammal specimens (46 rodents and 102 marsupials) were trapped, and 2,700 Amblyomma ticks (2,000 larvae and 700 nymphs) were collected. Ticks were recognized into four Amblyomma species: Amblyomma cajennense sensu stricto, Amblyomma coelebs, Amblyomma humerale, and Amblyomma scalpturatum, with new data for tick-host associations from small mammals in the Amazon biome. All tissue and blood samples of small mammals tested by PCR for rickettsial detection were negative. However, concerning tick-Rickettsia associations, Rickettsia amblyommatis was detected in all four tick species identified in the present study, being the first record for A. scalpturatum ticks. Furthermore, an uncharacterized species of Rickettsia belonging to the spotted fever group was detected in A. humerale as well. 

Isolation and characterisation of sulfur-oxidising bacteria, including strains of Rhizobium, from calcareous sandy soils and their effects on nutrient uptake and growth of maize (Zea mays L.)

2006 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled A. El-Tarabily ◽  
Abdou A. Soaud ◽  
Maher E. Saleh ◽  
Satoshi Matsumoto
Keyword(s):  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Sandy Soils ◽  
First Record ◽  
Rhizobium Strain ◽  
Maize Roots ◽  
Zn And Cu In ◽  
Maize Plants ◽  
S Oxidation

Four sulfur-oxidising bacteria were selected among 427 bacterial isolates from calcareous sandy soils in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These isolates were selected based on their strong ability to oxidise elemental sulfur (S°) in vitro and were identified as Paracoccus versutus CBS 114155, Paracoccus pantotrophus CBS 114154, and 2 strains as Rhizobium spp. NCCB 100053 and NCCB 100054. This is the first published report of a Rhizobium species capable of S° oxidation and also the first record of sulfur-oxidising bacteria from UAE soils. These isolates were tested in a greenhouse in the presence and absence of S° to study their effects on maize growth. Best growth was observed in the treatment with P. versutus application combined with S°, which significantly reduced soil pH, increased soil SO4 level and the uptake of N, S, Fe, Mn, and Zn in maize roots and shoots. The P and Cu uptake in the shoots of maize plants was not significant compared with the treatment that received the application of S° alone. There was no response in plant growth to treatments that included the application of S° combined with P. pantotrophus or Rhizobium strain NCCB 100053 compared with the treatment that received the application of S° alone. There was significant growth inhibition of maize plants in the treatment receiving Rhizobium strain NCCB 100054 with or without the application of S° compared with the treatment that included the application of S° alone. This growth inhibition was associated with a significant decrease in the levels of N, P, S, Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu in roots and shoots in the absence of S°. Rhizobium strain NCCB 100054 applied with S° significantly decreased the levels of N, S, and Fe in the roots and the levels of N, P, S, Fe, Mn, and Cu in the shoots of maize, with no significant differences in the levels of P and Mn in the roots and in the levels of Zn in the shoots, compared with the treatment with S° alone. These results indicate that the treatment P. versutus combined with S° can be effective as a soil conditioner for horticultural production in calcareous sandy soils.

First record of the genus Korana Distant, 1910 (Hemiptera, Auchenorrhyncha, Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) from Eurasia

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4803 (1) ◽  
pp. 197-200
Author(s):  
VLADIMIR M. GNEZDILOV
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Male Genitalia ◽  
First Record ◽  
External View ◽  
First Time

Korana rorulenta (Stål, 1855) is recorded for the first time from the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Phlepsius isinus Dlabola, 1979 is placed in synonymy under K. rorulenta. Photos of external view and drawings of male genitalia for K. rorulenta are provided. 

scholarly journals The Planthopper family Achilidae (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Fulgoroidea) in the United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Vol 325 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-70
Author(s):  
V.M. Gnezdilov
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
First Record ◽  
External View ◽  
First Time

This is first review of the planthopper family Achilidae of the United Arab Emirates. Two achilid species are reported from the country – Akotropis fulgens Linnavuori, 1973 and Deferunda incompta Dlabola, 1961. The finding of D. incompta in the UAE is the most western point of the genus Deferunda Distant, 1912 distribution and the first record of this genus from the Arabian Peninsula. External view photos of A. fulgens and D. incompta are provided and the latter is illustrated for the first time.

scholarly journals Serosurvey on rickettsiae of the spotted fever group and Rickettsia bellii among dogs in the state of Goiás, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucianne Cardoso Neves ◽  
Ana Laura Gonçalves Barreto ◽  
Mariana Xavier de Souza ◽  
Danieli Brolo Martins ◽  
Amália Regina Mar Barbieri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spotted Fever ◽  
First Record ◽  
Immunofluorescence Assay ◽  
The State ◽  
Spotted Fever Group ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Rickettsia Parkeri ◽  
Serological Tests ◽  
Rickettsia Rickettsii ◽  
Rickettsia Bellii

Abstract The purpose of this study was to do a serological survey on three rickettsial species: Rickettsia rickettsii and Rickettsia parkeri, two species of the spotted fever group (SFG) that are considered to be great importance for public health; and Rickettsia bellii, a species of unknown pathogenicity that infects a variety of human-biting ticks. Serum samples from 273 dogs were tested using the indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). A total of 52 samples (19.04%) were seropositive for at least one of the three Rickettsia spp. antigens. Thirty-eight (73.07%), twelve (23.07%) and one (1.92%) of these dogs showed homologous reactions to R. bellii, R. rickettsii and R. parkeri, respectively. Our results showed that the seroprevalence of Rickettsia spp. was relatively low. However, the positive serological tests indicated that these dogs had become infected by these agents at some point in their lives. Lastly, our study adds to the previous knowledge on the epidemiology of rickettsiosis in the state of Goiás by doing the first record of detection of anti-R. rickettsii, R. parkeri and R. bellii antibodies by IFA among dogs, thus indicating that these agents may be circulating in the dog population analyzed.

First record of the tribe Adelungiini Baker (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadellidae: Megophthalminae) from the United Arab Emirates, with description of a new species

2021 ◽  
Vol 325 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-307
Author(s):  
V.M. Gnezdilov
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Male Genitalia ◽  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
First Record ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Ventral Margin ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

The tribe Adelungiini Baker, with Platyproctus agraphopteron Bergevin, 1932, P. melichari (Kusnezov, 1929), and P. emir sp. nov., collected on Calligonum crinitum Boiss. arabicum Sosk., is recorded for the first time from the United Arab Emirates. Symphypyga omani Kameswara Rao et Ramakrishnan, 1983 and Assiuta camena Linnavuori, 1969 are transferred to the genus Platyproctus Lindberg, 1925 based on male genitalia structure, with new combinations proposed – Platyproctus omani (Kameswara Rao et Ramakrishnan, 1983), comb. nov. and P. camena (Linnavuori, 1969), comb. nov. Platyproctus emir sp. nov. is closely related to P. camena and P. omani in general male genitalia structure, but well differs by the aedeagus with denticles on dorsal surface of the shaft and wider pygofer lobes. The genus Assiuta Linnavuori 1969 is treated as monotypic Canarian endemic, monophage on Traganum moquini Webb ex Moq. Assiuta salina is close to Emelyanogramma proxima (Dlabola, 1960) by strongly dentate ventral margin of aedeagal shaft. The lectotype is designated for Symphypyga melichari Kusnezov, 1929. Platyproctus flavidus Dubovsky, 1966 is placed in synonymy under P. marmoratus (Horváth, 1894) while P. maculatus (Pruthi, 1930) and Symphypyga melichari fuscopunctata Kusnezov, 1929 are placed in synonymy under P. melichari (Kusnezov, 1929). Illustrations of male genitalia structure for E. proxima and the photos of external views for A. salina and P. camena are given for the first time.

scholarly journals First record of the endangered Arabian Tahr Arabitragus jayakari (Thomas, 1894) in the Hatta Mountain Conservation Area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 12561-12565
Author(s):  
Jeruel Cabadonga Aguhob ◽  
Junaid N. Shah ◽  
Esmat Elfaki Mohammed Elhassan ◽  
Aisha Almurr Al Muhery ◽  
Mohamed Mustafa Eltayeb Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
First Record ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Camera Traps ◽  
Population Status ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Ecological Aspects ◽  
Distribution Record ◽  
New Distribution

The Arabian Tahr Arabitragus jayakari is endemic to the Hajar Mountains of Oman and the United Arab Emirates in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula and is categorized as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.  Lack of scientific research from areas of its occurrence has been a challenge in determining its basic ecological aspects such as current distribution range, population status, and abundance.  In the present study, we report a new distribution record for the Arabian Tahr from the Hatta Mountain Conservation Area in the Dubai Emirate through camera trap images.  A total of 442 images (44 events) were obtained using three camera traps on 564 trap nights between March and December 2016.  About 90% of the Arabian Tahr captures were recorded between 1100 and 1600 hr, indicating diurnal activity.  This new occurrence record of the Arabian Tahr from this area is considered of high significance as it will drive in more studies and incentives towards the conservation and management of the species and the area as a whole.

scholarly journals First record of Epipactis veratrifolia Boiss. & Hohen. (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae, Neottieae, Limodorinae) from an arid wadi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Check List ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 231-236
Author(s):  
Sabitha Sakkir ◽  
Pritpal Soorae ◽  
Shakeel Ahmed ◽  
Shahid Khan ◽  
Anitha Saji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
First Record
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