scholarly journals Morphological Identification of Bolbosoma turbinella (Acanthocephala) in Sei Whale (Balaenoptera borealis) from Straits of Malacca, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Mohd Ihwan Zakariah ◽  
Mohd Tamimi Ali Ahmad ◽  
Mohd Shafiq Razak ◽  
Norainy Mohd Husin ◽  
Wahidah Wahab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Genomic Dna ◽  
Marine Mammals ◽  
East Coast ◽  
First Record ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Morphological Identification ◽  
Straits Of Malacca ◽  
Specific Species ◽  
Scanning Electron

HighlightIdentification of Morphological characteristic of the Bolbosoma sp.Genetic confirmation of the specific species of Bolbosoma turbinella.The first report in Straits of Malacca.Health status of Sei Whale (Balaenoptera borealis).AbstractThe study of ectoparasite and endoparasites of marine mammals are not habitually done because some species are endangered and protected by law. A stranded Sei Whale, Balaenoptera borealis (Anderson, 1878) from the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia was examined for endoparasites. The objective of this study is to identify the species of acanthocephalan in the intestine of the Sei Whale found in the straits of Malacca. A total of ten parasite specimens were collected from the fresh intestine, and were fixed in 10% buffered formalin for further histological procedures. The morphological features of this parasite viewed under Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) are referred to as the proboscis armature and variations in the spination of the area between the anterior and posterior cephalic bulb. Genomic DNA extracted by using QIAGEN DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kit DNA and sequenced with First Base Sequencer showed that this species belonged to Bolbosoma turbinella. This was the first record of a sei whale carrying the endoparasites Bolbosoma turbinella, in Malaysian waters.

scholarly journals First record of Aceria kuko in Slovakia

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
Martin Suvák
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
First Record ◽  
Botanical Garden ◽  
Mite Species ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Lycium Chinense ◽  
Gall Mite ◽  
Lycium Chinense Miller ◽  
Scanning Electron

A sample of goji leaves with blisters was brought from a private garden in Vyšná Kamenica to the Botanical Garden of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice to identify the problem. The respective plant (Lycium chinense Miller cv. Big Berry) was bought through the internet and these distortions occurred after some time during cultivation. The mites found on the deformed leaves were examined using a light microscope and a scanning electron microscope (SEM) as well. The identity of Aceria kuko (Kishida, 1927), the goji berry gall mite, was confirmed. Other available possible host plants in Košice and the surroundings were checked with no positive findings. However, typical foliar galls on goji plants have been indirectly observed (through the television) in Malinovo near Bratislava. Due to the risk from this mite species not only to the goji (Lycium sp.) but also to the pepper (Capsicum annuum Linnaeus) and some other Solanaceae plants, the respective authorities of the Slovak phytosanitary service were informed.

scholarly journals First record of Pinnularia subinterrupta Krammer & Schroeter in Poland – a rare species in Europe

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Noga ◽  
Mateusz Rybak
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Rare Species ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
First Record ◽  
Raised Bog ◽  
Southern Poland ◽  
Water Ph ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractThe first record of occurrence of Pinnularia subinterrupta Krammer & Schroeter in Poland with the species ecological and morphological characteristics (including scanning electron microscope details) are provided. The species was observed in the material collected from the Jamów and Tokarka streams, flowing from the areas of raised bog in the Orava Region of southern Poland. Pinnularia subinterrupta occurred in low abundance, among mosses, and always at low water pH (3.3-4.8), conductivity (28-63 mS cm-1) and temperature (3.9-9.6°C).

scholarly journals The first record of a rare species of myxomycetes Perichaena heterospinispora in Asia

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 00094
Author(s):  
Anastasia Vlasenko ◽  
Dondov Budsuren ◽  
Enkhtuya Ochirbat ◽  
Javkhlan Samiya
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Rare Species ◽  
First Record ◽  
First Time ◽  
Scanning Electron

In Mongolia, for the first time in Asia, a rare species of myxomycetes, Perichaena heterospinispora, has been recorded. Studies were conducted in the vicinity of Ulaanbaatar, in the steppes near Chinggis Khaan Airport. The article provides a description of this species, photographs of sporocarps, photographs of spores on a scanning electron microscope. A description and photographs of capillitial threads are presented for the first time. This rare species differs from all known species of the genus in its unique ornamentation of spores.

scholarly journals Gymnosperms from the Lower Cretaceous Crato Formation (Brazil). I. Araucariaceae and Lindleycladus (incertae sedis)

Fossil Record ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Kunzmann ◽  
B. A. R. Mohr ◽  
M. E. C. Bernardes-de-Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
First Record ◽  
Leaf Epidermis ◽  
Female Cone ◽  
Anatomical Features ◽  
Seasonally Dry ◽  
Incertae Sedis ◽  
Excellent Preservation ◽  
Scanning Electron

Fossil conifers from the Early Cretaceous, most likely late Aptian, Crato Formation were studied. The excellent preservation of several of those fossils allowed detailed investigations of the leaf epidermis by light microscope (LM) and by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Members of two conifer taxa were recognized: The Araucariaceae are represented by a female cone of cf. <i>Araucaria</i> spec. A juvenile cone (<i>Araucariostrobus spec.</i>) and sterile foliage shoots of <i>Brachyphyllum obesum might</i> be attributed to the Araucariaceae as well. The morpho-genus <i>Lindleycladus</i> (incertae sedis) is represented by foliage shoots. The occurrence of <i>Lindleycladus</i> is the first record of this extinct morpho-genus in the Southern Hemisphere. Anatomical features of these conifers are interpreted as adaptations to a warm seasonally dry climate. Taphonomic problems concerning these conifer remains are discussed. <br><br> Fossile Koniferen aus der unterkretazischen, höchstwahrscheinlich oberaptischen Crato Formation wurden untersucht. Die ausgezeichnete Erhaltung einiger Exemplare gestattete die Analyse von Blattepidermen mittels Licht- und Rasterelektronen-mikroskop. Vertreter zweier Koniferentaxa wurden nachgewiesen: Araucariaceae kommen mit einem weiblichen Zapfen von cf. <i>Araucaria spec</i>. vor. Ein juveniler Zapfen (<i>Araucariostrobus spec</i>.) und sterile Zweige mit der Beblätterung der Morpho-Species <i>Brachyphyllum obesum</i> werden unter Vorbehalt ebenfalls zu den Araucariaceae gestellt. Vegetative Organe der Morpho-Gattung <i>Lindleycladus</i> (incertae sedis) sind ebenfalls erhalten. Das Vorkommen von <i>Lindleycladus</i> ist ein erster Nachweis dieser fossilen Morpho-Gattung in der Südhemisphäre. Anatomische Merkmale dieser Koniferen werden als Anpassungen an ein warmes, saisonal trockenes Klima gedeutet. Im Zusammenhang mit den Koniferenresten werden taphonomische Probleme diskutiert. <br><br> doi:<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mmng.20040070109" target="_blank">10.1002/mmng.20040070109</a>

Melitoid amhipods of the genera Ceradocus Costa, 1853 and Victoriopisa Karaman and Barnard, 1979 (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Maeridae) from the South China Sea, Malaysia

Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2348 (1) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. C. LIM ◽  
B. A. R. AZMAN ◽  
B. H. R. OTHMAN
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
South China Sea ◽  
South China ◽  
East Coast ◽  
First Record ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cephalic Lobe ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Suction Sampler

Two new species of Melitoid amphipods from Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Tinggi, east coast of Peninsular Malaysia were described and illustrated. Specimens were collected by means of an airlift suction sampler at seagrass areas of the two islands. Ceradocus mizani sp. nov. found commonly at seagrass areas of Malaysian waters, can be readily distinguished from any other known Ceradocus species by a set of distinct characters based on the asymmetrical male gnathopod 2; sculpturing on the palm of the larger gnathopod 2; serrated pleonal epimeron 1–3; and multidentate dorsal pleonites and urosomites with 11 spines on urosomite 1 and 6 spines on urosomite 2. Victoriopisa tinggiensis sp. nov. on the other hand is characterized by its prolonged lateral cephalic lobe; the presence of an anteroventral notch on the head; weakly developed eyes; and pereopod 7 basis with intermediate lobation. This would be the first record of the genus Ceradocus and Victoriopisa from the waters of Peninsular Malaysia. Discovery of these two new species represents an ongoing and continuous effort on amphipod taxonomical studies here in Malaysia.

Spatial distribution, substrate assemblages and size composition of sea horses (Family Syngnathidae) in the coastal waters of Peninsular Malaysia

2003 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.K. Choo ◽  
H.C. Liew
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Waters ◽  
Sexual Size Dimorphism ◽  
East Coast ◽  
Size Composition ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
The South ◽  
The West ◽  
Sea Grass ◽  
Hippocampus Kuda ◽  
Straits Of Malacca

Four species of sea horses (Syngnathidae: Hippocampus) were found in Peninsular Malaysia during a survey conducted between April and August 2001. These were Hippocampus trimaculatus, H. spinosissimus, H. kuda and H. kelloggi. All four species were found in the Straits of Malacca; two species (H. trimaculatus and H. spinosissimus) in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the South China Sea; and three species: H. trimaculatus, H. spinosissimus and H. kuda in the south coast, Straits of Johor. There were habitat and depth separations by species. Hippocampus trimaculatus, which was found throughout the coastal waters of the Peninsular, were reported to inhabit chiefly among gorgonians at approximately 20–40 m depth. The habitat and depth in H. spinosissimus were rather similar to that of H. trimaculatus; but the former species was less widespread in the west coast. Hippocampus kuda was confined to shallow water between 1 to 3 m, and was found in seaweeds and sea grass meadows in a few estuaries; whereas H. kelloggi inhabited gorgonians and sea whips in deep-water below 65 m. Mean standard lengths are given. No sexual size dimorphism was detected in any of the species.

scholarly journals Morphological Identification of Lepidii Seu Descurainiae Semen and Adulterant Seeds Using Microscopic Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 2134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun-Ho Song ◽  
Byeong Moon ◽  
Goya Choi ◽  
Sungyu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Northeast Asia ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Morphological Identification ◽  
Traditional Herbal Medicine ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Morphological Marker ◽  
Seed Identification ◽  
Scanning Electron

Lepidii seu Descurainiae Semen, the dried ripe seeds of Descurainia sophia (L.) Webb ex Prantl or Lepidium apetalum Willd., is used widely as a traditional herbal medicine in Northeast Asia. However, seeds of a number of other species have been misidentified as Lepidii seu Descurainiae Semen, and are therefore misused because of morphological similarities among the seeds of these species. To accurately identify Lepidii seu Descurainiae Semen, we investigated the morphology, mucilage reaction, and micromorphology of Lepidii seu Descurainiae Semen and the seeds of other plant species. We used a stereomicroscope and a scanning electron microscope to describe and compare various morphological and micromorphological characteristics of seeds, and a light microscope to determine the presence or absence of mucilage. We evaluated the potential usefulness of mucilage as a morphological marker for seed identification. The shape, outline, and size of seeds were useful characteristics for identification. The mucilage reaction and the three types of seed ornamentation that were identified in this study were particularly valuable for seed authentication. Based on these results, we created an identification key based on morphology and micromorphology of Lepidii seu Descurainiae Semen and adulterant seeds. The method of seed identification using microscopic examination, as described here, is easy and economical, making it a potential key tool for accurate identification of Lepidii seu Descurainiae Semen and seeds of other medicinal plants.

scholarly journals Montagnea haussknechtii Rab. (Podaxales) a rare agaricoid fungus: first record from Brazil

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iuri Goulart Baseia ◽  
Adauto Ivo Milanez
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Sandy Soil ◽  
First Record ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Microscopic Features ◽  
First Time ◽  
Scanning Electron

This xerophilic species is recorded for the first time from Brazil, found on sandy soil from cerrado of the State of São Paulo. A description of the macro and microscopic features from mature basidiomata is given. Pictures of the spores under the scanning electron microscope are added.

scholarly journals Describing the Radular morphology by using SEM in Muricanthus kuesterianus (Tapparone-canefri1875) Family: Muricidae, from Palk Bay-South East Coast of India

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelladurai Stella ◽  
Packiam Paul ◽  
Chelladurai Ragunathan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
East Coast ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
Broad Base ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopic ◽  
Microscopic Studies ◽  
Palk Bay ◽  
The Right ◽  
Scanning Electron

Scanning electron microscopic studies (SEM) revealed that the radula of Muricanthus kuesterianus resembled that of Muricanthus virgineus in most details. But there were some apparent differences. In Muricanthus kuesterianus rachidian tooth have a broad base than that of Muricanthus virgineus. The base of the median cusp was broad, short, stout and pointed straight towards the anterior end. The left  lateral cusp elongated,  sharp, slightly bent and pointed outwards and the right lateral cusp dorso ventrally flattened and the anterior end small, slightly pointed. In between the median and left lateral cusps, a sharp and pointed denticle is present where as the right laterals and median cups there is no denticle. The lateral teeth which are two in numbers flanked median rachidian.Keywords: Scanning Electron Microscope, Radula, Gastropoda, Muricidae, Muricanthus kuesteianus,

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