First record of Borofutus dhakanus (Boletaceae, Leccinoideae) in Thailand

A new record of Borofutus dhakanus Hosen & Zhu L. Yang is reported from Chiang Mai Province, northern Thailand. The phylogenetic relationships of the Thai specimen were compared with those of the type species and allied genera from seven major subfamilies of Boletaceae. The trees were constructed using sequences of partial 28S rDNA combined with internal transcribed spacer (ITS) gene regions. The morphological characteristics of the fungus and its edibility are also discussed. Although many boletes have been documented from Thailand, most previous records are based only on morphological characters and there is an urgent need for taxonomic revision.

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Morphological and molecular characterization of Haplorchoides mehrai Pande and Shukla 1976 (Digenea: Heterophyidae) from Chiang Mai province

Helminthologia ◽

10.2478/helm-2018-0034 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 55 (4) ◽

pp. 334-342

Author(s):

K. Apiwong ◽

Ch. Wongsawad ◽

P. Butboonchoo

Keyword(s):

Phylogenetic Analysis ◽

New Record ◽

Adult Stage ◽

Morphological Characteristics ◽

Molecular Characteristic ◽

Coi Gene ◽

Chiang Mai ◽

Chiang Mai Province ◽

Morphological And Molecular Characterization

Abstract Cyprinoid fish in Chiang Mai province has been reported the presence of a large number of metacercariae, particularly the metacercariae of Haplorchoides and those not identified to species. This study aims to investigate morphological and molecular characteristic of the minute intestinal fluke H. mehrai metacercariae in two cyprinoid fish species from Chom Thong district, Chiang Mai province, Thailand: the Tinfoil barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) and the White eye barb (Cyclocheilichthys repasson). A total of 180 fish (90 from B. schwanenfeldii and 90 from C. repasson) were collected over three seasons: cool, hot and the rainy season (December 2015 to August 2016). Fish were examined for H. mehrai metacercariae infection, including areas such as muscle and the inner side of body scales, by using a light microscope. The prevalence of H. mehrai metacercariae in B. schwanenfeldii and C. repasson was 73.33 % and 100 % respectively. Haplorchoides metacercariae were identified as H. mehrai based on the morphological characteristics; the position of the acetabulum and the number and arrangement of the acetabular spines. Phylogenetic analysis based on Cytochrome c Oxidase subunit I (COI) gene showed that H. mehrai metacercariae from B. schwanenfeldii and C. repasson were the same species as the adult stage of H. mehrai from Hemibagrus nemurus and Mystus multiradiatus. Both morphological and molecular characteristic could indicate that Haplorchoides metacercariae originated from this study were H. mehrai. Furthermore, it is a new record of the minute intestinal fluke Haplorchoides mehrai in Chiang Mai Province

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First record of roving coral grouper Plectropomus pessuliferus (Fowler, 1904) from Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh based on Morphology and DNA Barcoding

Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries ◽

10.52168/bjf.2020.32.34 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 293-301

Author(s):

MD JAYEDUL ISLAM ◽

SHARMIN AKTER ◽

PROVAKOR SARKAR ◽

MOHAMMAD RASHED ◽

IREEN PARVIN ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dna Barcoding ◽

Bay Of Bengal ◽

New Record ◽

First Record ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Marine Waters ◽

First Report ◽

Saint Martin ◽

Northern Bay Of Bengal

A new record of Plectropomus pessuliferus (Serranidae: Epinephelinae) wasdocumented based on morphological characters and DNA barcoding. The species was collectedduring a regular survey for making an inventory of reef associated fishes in Saint Martin`sIsland, Bangladesh. This is the first report of roving coral grouper from the marine waters ofBangladesh validated by morpho-meristic analysis and DNA barcoding. This is also the firstreport from the northern Bay of Bengal.

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New data on gastropod genus Hirsuticyclus (Caenogastropoda, Cyclophoridae) from mid-Cretaceous Kachin amber

Geological Society London Special Publications ◽

10.1144/sp521-2021-127 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. SP521-2021-127

Author(s):

Tingting Yu

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Type Species ◽

Morphological Characteristics ◽

Morphological Diversity ◽

First Record ◽

Land Snail ◽

Generic Diagnosis ◽

Burmese Amber ◽

New Material ◽

A New Species

AbstractThe genus Hirsuticyclus Neubauer, Xing & Jochum, 2019 was the first record of an exceptionally preserved land snail with dense periostracal hairs from mid-Cretaceous Kachin (Burmese) amber. Here we document four newly-discovered shells from Kachin amber, one belonging to the type species Hirsuticyclus electrum Neubauer, Xing & Jochum, 2019 and the remaining three shells belonging to a new species, Hirsuticyclus canaliculatus sp. nov. Well-preserved morphological characteristics of these two species could be clearly demonstrated under light microscopy combined with modern micro-CT scans with computer 3D reconstructions. Our new material of the type species amends the generic diagnosis based on a better-preserved shell including the peristome and operculum. The new species shows distinctive shell characteristics such as numerous spiral keels and a flaring, folded peristome interrupted by two canals. These excellently preserved fossils contribute to our understanding of the morphological diversity and evolution of these ancient members of cyclophoroids.

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A new species and record of Serpulidae (Annelida: Polychaeta) from Cross Seamount in the Hawaiian Chain

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.3192.1.4 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3192 (1) ◽

pp. 49

Author(s):

JULIE H. BAILEY-BROCK ◽

WAGNER F. MAGALHÃES

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Deep Sea ◽

New Record ◽

Type Species ◽

Hawaiian Islands ◽

Type Specimen ◽

First Record ◽

Type Locality ◽

A New Species

A new species of the serpulid genus Metavermilia Bush, 1905 and a new record of the genus Omphalopomopsis Saint-Joseph, 1894 are described from deep-sea lava rocks collected from 2,013 m at Cross Seamount, southwest of the Hawaiiarchipelago. Metavermilia zibrowii sp. nov., differs from its congeners mostly by the presence of a simple and concaveoperculum, extent of the thoracic membrane and tube morphology. Omphalopomopsis langerhansii (Marenzeller, 1885)is the type species of the genus and it is only known through its type specimen. This species is characterized by a simpleoperculum with a shallow convex calcareous endplate, cylindrical peduncle, presence of Apomatus chaetae and high num-ber of teeth in the thoracic uncini. This is the first record of this species outside the type locality and both genera are newly recorded for the Hawaiian Islands.

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First record of the genus Ptilocerus in the Australian Region, with the description of two new species (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae)

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4410.1.10 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4410 (1) ◽

pp. 177

Author(s):

M. B. MALIPATIL

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Papua New Guinea ◽

Type Species ◽

New Guinea ◽

First Record ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Northern Territory ◽

Australian Region ◽

Two New Species ◽

First Time

The assassin bugs of the genus Ptilocerus Gray, 1831 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Holoptilinae) occurring in the Australian Region are reviewed for the first time, resulting in the description of two new species, viz., P. spangenbergi sp. nov. (Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia) and P. papuensis sp. nov. (Papua New Guinea). The latter species differs from P. fuscus Gray, 1831 (the type-species of genus Ptilocerus) in a couple of major external morphological characters, hence its tentative placement in the genus Ptilocerus is discussed. A key for the separation of the two new species is provided.

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Notes on carabid beetles from the Oriental and Neotropical regions. First record of Trechodes laophilus Deuve, 2002 from Thailand (Coleoptera Carabidae Trechinae) and a synonymic note on the genus Trirammatus (Coleoptera Carabidae Pterostichinae)

Bollettino della Società Entomologica Italiana ◽

10.4081/bollettinosei.2020.133 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 152 (3) ◽

pp. 133-138

Author(s):

Gianni Allegro ◽

Pier Mauro Giachino

Keyword(s):

First Record ◽

Identification Key ◽

Carabid Beetles ◽

Distribution Map ◽

Chiang Mai ◽

Oriental Region ◽

Chiang Mai Province ◽

New Synonymy

Trechodes laophilus Deuve, 2002 is firstly recorded from Thailand (Chiang Mai province, Mae lai river). This species is probably closely related to T. leclerci Deuve, 1987 and T. satoi Uéno, 1991, both from Thailand too. An identification key including the morphology of the aedeagus, to all Trechodes species recorded from the Oriental region, as well as a distribution map of the species known so far from Thailand, are provided.Moreover, the following new synonymy is proposed: Blennidus magellanicus Allegro & Giachino, 2017 = Trirammatus unistriatus nocticolor Straneo, 1955 syn. n.

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First record ofPhyllorhizasp. (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa) in a Chinese coastal aquaculture pond

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.6191 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. e6191 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zhijun Dong ◽

André C. Morandini ◽

Agustin Schiariti ◽

Lei Wang ◽

Tingting Sun

Keyword(s):

Yellow Sea ◽

Large Scale ◽

Phylogenetic Analyses ◽

Morphological Characteristics ◽

First Record ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Southern Yellow Sea ◽

Shrimp Culture ◽

Aquaculture Pond ◽

The Southern Yellow Sea

BackgroundIt has been suggested that aquaculture ponds on the Chinese coast could act as breeding grounds for scyphozoans. Here, we present the first record of the scyphomedusaPhyllorhizasp. in an aquaculture pond on the coast of the southern Yellow Sea, based on a combination of morphological characteristics and mitochondrial 16S DNA sequence data.MethodsA field survey was performed on June 29, 2017 in a pond used for culturing the shrimpPenaeus japonicus, located in the southern Yellow Sea, China. Jellyfish specimens were collected for morphological and genetic analysis. The morphological characters of the jellyfish specimens were compared to taxonomic literature. Additionally, phylogenetic analysis of the mitochondrial 16S fragments of these specimens were also conducted.ResultsThese specimens had the following morphological characters: hemispherical umbrella without scapulets; J-shaped oral arms; a single larger terminal club on each arm; bluish colored with a slightly expanded white tip; and mouthlets present only in the lower half to one-third of each arm. These morphological features of the medusae indicated that the specimens found in the shrimp culture ponds belong to the genusPhyllorhizaAgassiz, 1862, but did not match with the description of any of the known species of the genusPhyllorhiza.Phylogenetic analyses of the mtDNA 16S regions revealed that these specimens, together withPhyllorhizasp. from Malaysian coastal waters, belong to a sister group ofPhyllorhiza punctata. Juveniles and ephyrae ofPhyllorhizasp. were observed in the aquaculture pond. The mean density ofPhyllorhizasp. medusa in the surface water within the pond was estimated to be 0.05 individuals/m2.DiscussionBased on our observations of the gross morphology and molecular data, we state that the specimens collected in the aquaculture pond can be identified asPhyllorhizasp. This is the first record ofPhyllorhizasp. in Chinese seas. Large scale dispersal through ballast water or the expansion of jellyfish aquarium exhibitions are possible pathways of invasion, but this needs to be confirmed in further studies.

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A taxonomic revision and revalidation of Nycterilampus Montrouzier (Coleoptera: Elateridae, Agrypninae)

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.2017.1.4 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 2017 (1) ◽

pp. 47-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

CLEIDE COSTA ◽

SIMONE POLICENA ROSA ◽

JACQUES CHASSAIN

Keyword(s):

Comparative Study ◽

Type Species ◽

New Caledonia ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Reproductive Organs ◽

Males And Females

Nycterilampus Montrouzier, 1860, from Oceania, is removed from junior synonymy with Tetrigus Candèze, 1857, and is redescribed and revalidated. The genus includes two species, N. lifuanus Montrouzier, 1860, and N. velutinus Fleutiaux, 1891 both from New Caledonia. A comparative study of the morphological characters of males and females, including the reproductive organs of the Nycterilampus species and Tetrigus parallelus Candèze, 1857 (type-species) is presented. A key to Nycterilampus species and their separation from Tetrigus parallelus is given.

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Cave shrimps Troglocaris s. str. (Dormitzer, 1853), taxonomic revision and description of new taxa after phylogenetic and morphometric studies

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.3421.1.1 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3421 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

JURE JUGOVIC ◽

BRANKO JALŽIĆ ◽

SIMONA PREVORČNIK ◽

BORIS SKET

Keyword(s):

Type Species ◽

Morphological Variability ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Molecular Data ◽

Coi Gene ◽

Distribution Area ◽

Molecular Analyses ◽

Morphometric Analyses ◽

Morphological Distinction

Within the Dinaric genus Troglocaris cave shrimps from the subgenus Troglocaris s. str. (Dormitzer, 1853) (Crustacea:Decapoda: Atyidae), have the widest distribution area. The recent molecular analyses have revealed significant, crypticdiversity in the subgenus. The aim of the subsequent detailed morphometric analyses was the provision of the appropriatediagnosable characters for the discovered lineages, i.e. taking care of their taxonomical visibility. We herein designate aneotype and provide a detailed description for the polytipic type species of the genus T. (T.) anophthalmus (Kollar, 1848), toenable its morphological distinction from the erroneously described T. (T.) planinensis Birštejn, 1948. Considering acombination of morphological, geographical and molecular data, we describe four new subspecies: T. (T.) a. ocellata ssp. nov.,T. (T.) a. periadriatica ssp. nov., T. (T.) a. legovici ssp. nov. and T. (T.) a. sontica ssp. nov., apart from the extant T. (T.) a.intermedia Babić, 1922. Due to a considerable morphological variability and no easily observable diagnostic morphological characters, the GenBank accession numbers for the COI gene are added in all mentioned taxa.

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Two New Species and a New Record of Astragalus sect. Ammodendron (Fabaceae) from Northeastern Iran

Novon A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature ◽

10.3417/2020494 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 263-270

Author(s):

Yasamin Nasseh ◽

Mohammad Reza Joharchi ◽

Farrokh Ghahremaninejad

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

New Record ◽

Morphological Characteristics ◽

First Record ◽

Flora Of Iran ◽

Distribution Maps ◽

Two New Species ◽

Astragalus Sect

Following study of specimens belonging to Astragalus L. sect. Ammodendron Bunge collected from northeastern Iran, two new species and a new record for Iran are described and reported. Astragalus ayatollahii Nasseh, Joharchi & F. Ghahrem. differs from A. biarjmandicus Podlech & Zarre and A. inchebroonensis Maassoumi in having longer racemes with more flowers, only white trichomes on the calyx, and one pair of leaflets in the lower leaves and two pairs in the upper leaves. Astragalus gonabadensis Nasseh, Joharchi & F. Ghahrem. differs from A. baharensis F. Ghahrem. and A. macrobotrys Bunge in characters of the calyx and legume trichomes. Descriptions, distribution maps, and comparative tables of morphological characteristics for these taxa are presented. In addition, the first record of A. excedens Popov & Kult. in the flora of Iran is reported.

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