Diversity and Community Structure of Oribatid Mites (Acari, Oribatei) at Memorial Complexes of a Megapolis

Wild bee populations – important pollinators of many plants – are threatened with extinction due to reduced food resources, destruction of nesting sites and habitat fragmentation. The aim of this study is to determine the species diversity of wild bees in the parks of Kyiv. During the 2012-2017 spring-summer seasons a comprehensive study of the species composition and diversity of wild bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) was investigated. 115 wild bee species of 6 families and 34 genera have been found. Only 39 species among them were found in all parks and the common species are noted: Colletes cunicularius, Hylaeus communis, Andrena flavipes, Evylaeus calceatus, E. malachurus, E. politus, Anthophora plumipes, Bombus lucorum, B. terrestris, B. lapidarius, B. pascuorum. The proportions of species within each ecological group stay constant, except for the small decrease in oligolectic species. In all parks the ground-nesting bees are dominated. Bees that build nests in a different substrate (tree cavities, hollow plant stems, empties, holes, walls of buildings, and like) make up only 20 %. In general, on the territories of urban parks we have registered wild bees on the plants of more than 100 species from the families Asteraceaе, Fabaceaе, Lamiaceae, Rosaceaе. It should be noted, that ornamental flowering vegetation plays a significant role in wild bees nutrition in the city conditions. In some city parks we have found three species of wild bees that included in the Red Book of Ukraine: Bombus argillaceus, Xylocopa valga and Andrena chrysopus. The results of our study show that city parks are important for the conservation of wild bee populations, and the main conditions for this are the availability of flower sources and nesting sites.

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Features of the specific composition of weeds on the territory of Vsevolozhsk (Leningrad region)

Проблемы ботаники Южной Сибири и Монголии ◽

10.14258/pbssm.2021062 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 313-316

Author(s):

E. N. Mysnik

Keyword(s):

Common Species ◽

Ecological Approach ◽

Leningrad Region ◽

Habitat Types ◽

Specific Composition ◽

Different Types ◽

Species Groups ◽

The Relationship ◽

The City ◽

Artificial Origin

As a part of the ecological approach, weeds are considered as plants of secondary habitats of natural and artificial origin with disturbed natural vegetation cover. Such habitats are also available in the territory of settlements. Therefore,the study of the specific composition of weeds in the territory of settlements is an important area of scientific research. Thepurpose of this study is to identify the features of the specific composition of weeds depending on the type of habitat in thecity of Vsevolozhsk (Leningrad Region). Аs a result of the study, new data were obtained on the weeds distribution in different types of habitats within the city. For comparison, harvested clogged areas and lawns were selected, 59 and 66 species wereidentified on them, respectively. Species compositions of weeds of comparable habitat types have significant similarities in thetaxonomic structure and composition of species groups which dominate in occurrence (14 common species). The proportion of young (annual and biennial) and perennial species of weeds on the compared types of habitats varies slightly. Together,15 species from the compositions of the dominant species groups are dominant in the fields of the Leningrad Region, whichdemonstrates the relationship between the different components of the weed flora of the Leningrad Region. As a part of the ecological approach, weeds are considered as plants of secondary habitats of natural and artificial origin with disturbed natural vegetation cover. Such habitats are also available in the territory of settlements. Therefore,the study of the specific composition of weeds in the territory of settlements is an important area of scientific research. Thepurpose of this study is to identify the features of the specific composition of weeds depending on the type of habitat in thecity of Vsevolozhsk (Leningrad Region). Аs a result of the study, new data were obtained on the weeds distribution in different types of habitats within the city. For comparison, harvested clogged areas and lawns were selected, 59 and 66 species wereidentified on them, respectively. Species compositions of weeds of comparable habitat types have significant similarities in thetaxonomic structure and composition of species groups which dominate in occurrence (14 common species). The proportion of young (annual and biennial) and perennial species of weeds on the compared types of habitats varies slightly. Together,15 species from the compositions of the dominant species groups are dominant in the fields of the Leningrad Region, whichdemonstrates the relationship between the different components of the weed flora of the Leningrad Region.

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Diversity, distribution, ecology and biogeography of caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera) in the Krka River (National Park “Krka”, Croatia)

Zoosymposia ◽

10.11646/zoosymposia.5.1.19 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 255-268 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

MLADEN KUČINIĆ ◽

IVAN VUČKOVIĆ ◽

HRVOJE KUTNJAK ◽

LUCIJA ŠERIĆ JELASKA ◽

DRAGO MARGUŠ

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

National Park ◽

Adriatic Sea ◽

River Flows ◽

Mediterranean River ◽

Different Types ◽

The Republic ◽

The City

The caddislfies fauna is poorly known in the karstic area which covers about 50% of the entire territory of the Republic of Croatia. The Krka River is a karstic Mediterranean river with specific travertine barriers and 2 lakes. The spring of the Krka River is located 45 kilometres from the coast. The river flows into the Adriatic Sea near the city of Šibenik. In 1998 and 1999, systematic collecting of Trichoptera was performed in that area, and in 2000, 2005, 2007 and 2009 caddisflies were collected periodically. Sampling was performed at 9 locations representing different types of habitats: springs, travertine barriers, upper, middle and lower parts of the Krka River and lakes. During 16 on–site visits, 4792 adults were collected, belonging to 50 species. Diversity, distribution, ecology and biogeography of this material were analyzed.

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Community structure of the fauna associated with the coral Pocillopora damicornis (L.) on the Great Barrier Reef

Marine and Freshwater Research ◽

10.1071/mf9800163 ◽

1980 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 163 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

AD Austin ◽

SA Austin ◽

PF Sale

Keyword(s):

Community Structure ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Great Barrier Reef ◽

Physical Environment ◽

Habitat Heterogeneity ◽

Common Species ◽

Barrier Reef ◽

Pocillopora Damicornis ◽

Species List ◽

Number Of Individuals

The structure and composition of the infauna of the coral P. damicornis in the Capricorn Group, Great Barrier Reef, is examined. A total of 40 coral heads were sampled from four localities on two reefs and 951 individuals of 101 species were extracted. This is five times the species collected from P. damicornis in previous studies. A comprehensive species list is provided. Infauna was dominated by only a few species, 20 species accounting for 78% of individuals and 36 species recorded only as single individuals. Crustacea was the dominant taxon present, comprising 72% of species and 86% of individuals. Number of species and number of individuals show significant regressions with size of coral heads. Differences in physical environment at the four sites did not affect species diversity within coral heads. However, several common species only occurred within particular habitats. Species diversity is discussed briefly in relation to the behaviour of resident symbionts, random pelagic settlements of larvae, the size of target corals and habitat heterogeneity in coral heads.

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Struktur Komunitas Fitoplankton sebagai Dasar Pengelolaan Kualitas Perairan Pantai Mangrove di Tapak Tugurejo Semarang

Bioma Berkala Ilmiah Biologi ◽

10.14710/bioma.18.2.157-163 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 157

Author(s):

Nurul Lathifah ◽

Jafron Wasiq Hidayat ◽

Fuad Muhammad

Keyword(s):

Community Structure ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Coastal Waters ◽

Rainy Season ◽

Diversity Index ◽

Common Species ◽

Dry Season ◽

Species Diversity Index ◽

Rain Season

Phytoplankton has of important role in water as of base of the food chain this is also can service a bioindicator the pollution of waters. This study aims to assess the phytoplankton community structure in Tapak Semarang, assessing the level of fertility of inshore mangrove community, and to assess the water quality of inshore. Samples were take in is in the mangrove region of Tapak Semarang. This study was conducted in May 2016 (rain season) and in September 2016 (dry season). Selection of the stations were based on different environmental conditions in the research include the pond and public waters in the waters of coastal mangrove the soles of Semarang. Analysis of index diversity, index evennes and index saprobik. The results showed that the spesies of phytoplankton obtained during the study on mangrove coastal waters Tapak Tugurejo Semarang were 13 species (rainy season) and 25 species (dry season). The most common species of phytoplankton found in all stations wereCerataulina bergonii, Nitzhcia sp, Rhizosolenia spp, Synedra ulna, Netrium digitus, Gloeotrichia echinulata, and Oscillatoria Formosa. Index of species diversity (H’) that exist in mangrove coastal waters Tapak Tugurejo Semarang were in the range of 0.73 to 1.95 low to moderate with low to moderate quality of stabilities during the rainy season. Mean while in the dry season of high species diversity index in the range of 2.24 to 2.82 which indicated stability of the ecosystem was low to moderate. The value of evennes index (e) ranged from 0.66 to 0.97 during the rainy season, and 0.90 to 0.94 in the dry seasons these indices illustrated that each station has a moderate to high similaritas. In term of saprobitas level it was at Oligosaprobik state to β-Meso/Oligosaprobik describe very mild to light polluted. The quality of mangrove coastal waters based DO, temperature, salinity and pH are still good for fish farming. Keywords: community structure, phytoplankton, Tapak, Tugurejo, Semarang..

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Bat community structure at Iwokrama Forest, Guyana

Journal of Tropical Ecology ◽

10.1017/s0266467401001481 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 647-665 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

BURTON K. LIM ◽

MARK D. ENGSTROM

Keyword(s):

Community Structure ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Forest Canopy ◽

Relative Size ◽

Ground Level ◽

Common Species ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Vertical Stratification ◽

Feeding Guilds ◽

Artibeus Lituratus

With 86 species, Iwokrama Forest in central Guyana has the highest reported bat biodiversity for a protected area in the world. Using standardized capture data for 73 of these 86 species, we document community structure of bats in terms of species diversity, relative abundance, gross biomass, feeding guilds, vertical stratification and a trophic-size niche matrix. Based on faunal surveys in 1997, with similar amounts of effort in the forest canopy and at ground level, the greater fruit-eating bat (Artibeus lituratus) was by far the most ecologically dominant species in terms of frequency of capture and biomass. In total, frugivores comprised 70% of the species diversity and 78% of the biomass. The most common species of bat were fully partitioned in a resource niche matrix of size and trophic guild when vertical stratification was included as a variable. We conclude that resource partitioning and species packing differentially affect relative size in tropical bats, and are better summarized and analysed in three dimensions.

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Species diversity and community structure of butterfly in urban forest fragments at Lucknow, India

Journal of Applied and Natural Science ◽

10.31018/jans.v10i4.1908 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 1276-1280

Author(s):

Ashok Kumar ◽

Satyapal Singh Rana

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Community Structure ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Urban Forest ◽

College Campus ◽

Forest Fragments ◽

Weather Patterns ◽

Northern India ◽

Equable Climate ◽

The City

The survey was carried out between September 2015-August 2016 in five different localities in Lucknow like Bijli Pasi Quila, Smriti Upvan, Vanasthali Park, Butchery Ground and BSNVPG College Campus, Lucknow, 26.84’N latitude and 80.92’E longitude, is located at an elevation of 126 meters above sea level and in the plain of northern India. Its location is responsible for the diverse weather patterns and climate change. The region has tropical dry equable climate having three main seasons; cold, hot and rainy season. Temperature of the city ranges from 23.8- 45.8°C in summer and 4.6-29.7°C in winter. During the study, butterflies were collected mainly with the help of circular aerial net, which were then placed in killing jar. Killed butterflies were stored in the insect box by proper pinning them for identification. During the course of study, 30 species of butterflies, belonging to 26 genera, representing 5 families, were recorded in Lucknow. 11 Species from nymphalidae, 7 sp. pieridae, 5 sp. from lycaenidae, 3 sp. From hesperidae and 3 sp. from papilionidae were recorded in all selective sites. The butterflies observed were categorized into groups based on their relative numbers; most common >9-10, common 6-8, rare 3-5, very rare 0-2. This study is used for academic as well as applied importance.

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Struktur Komunitas Fitoplankton sebagai Dasar Pengelolaan Kualitas Perairan Pantai Mangrove di Tapak Tugurejo Semarang

Bioma Berkala Ilmiah Biologi ◽

10.14710/bioma.19.2.164-169 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 164

Author(s):

Nurul Lathifah ◽

Jafron Wasiq Hidayat ◽

Fuad Muhammad

Keyword(s):

Community Structure ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Coastal Waters ◽

Rainy Season ◽

Diversity Index ◽

Common Species ◽

Dry Season ◽

Species Diversity Index ◽

Rain Season

Phytoplankton has of important role in water as of base of the food chain this is also can service a bioindicator the pollution of waters. This study aims to assess the phytoplankton community structure in Tapak Semarang, assessing the level of fertility of inshore mangrove community, and to assess the water quality of inshore. Samples were take in is in the mangrove region of Tapak Semarang. This study was conducted in May 2016 (rain season) and in September 2016 (dry season). Selection of the stations were based on different environmental conditions in the research include the pond and public waters in the waters of coastal mangrove the soles of Semarang. Analysis of index diversity, index evennes and index saprobik. The results showed that the spesies of phytoplankton obtained during the study on mangrove coastal waters Tapak Tugurejo Semarang were 13 species (rainy season) and 25 species (dry season). The most common species of phytoplankton found in all stations wereCerataulina bergonii, Nitzhcia sp, Rhizosolenia spp, Synedra ulna, Netrium digitus, Gloeotrichia echinulata, and Oscillatoria Formosa. Index of species diversity (H’) that exist in mangrove coastal waters Tapak Tugurejo Semarang were in the range of 0.73 to 1.95 low to moderate with low to moderate quality of stabilities during the rainy season. Mean while in the dry season of high species diversity index in the range of 2.24 to 2.82 which indicated stability of the ecosystem was low to moderate. The value of evennes index (e) ranged from 0.66 to 0.97 during the rainy season, and 0.90 to 0.94 in the dry seasons these indices illustrated that each station has a moderate to high similaritas. In term of saprobitas level it was at Oligosaprobik state to β-Meso/Oligosaprobik describe very mild to light polluted. The quality of mangrove coastal waters based DO, temperature, salinity and pH are still good for fish farming. Keywords: community structure, phytoplankton, Tapak, Tugurejo, Semarang..

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Isolation and Diagnosis of Fungi from Samples of Spices in the City of Nasiriya

10.32792/utq/utjsci/vo7/2/2 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 7-9

Keyword(s):

Chronic Diseases ◽

Dilution Method ◽

Local Markets ◽

White Pepper ◽

Black And White ◽

Different Types ◽

Potential Risks ◽

The City ◽

Isolated Species

Examination of (35) samples of spices obtained from local markets for the purposes of isolating and diagnosing fungi growing on them. Anine isolates belonging to 13 different types of fungi were diagnosed by the standard dilution method with three replications, and it has been observed that the most samples from which the fungi were isolated is ginger. It was found that the most isolated species of fungi are Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Rizupes spp. A rare colony of fungi was observed, which indicates contamination of the spices under study with the fungus. The present study aims to identify the potential risks of the presence of fungi in spices and what may result from mycotoxins that may be the cause of many chronic diseases as a result of using these spices in large quantities. The study recommends limiting the use of contaminated spices, especially ginger, in preparing food and its uses, in addition to other types such as cloves, black and white pepper, and other types of spices found in the local markets, especially the expired ones.

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