scholarly journals Taxonomic review of genera Aeonium and Aichryson (Crassulaceae) in Eurasia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
V. V. Byalt ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
General Distribution ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Large Species ◽  
Taxonomic Review ◽  
The Mediterranean

The article provides the first taxonomic review of two small genera Aeonium Webb et Berth. and Ayhrison Webb and Bert. (Crassulaceae H. St.-Hil.) in Eurasia. In Eurasia, these genera are at the limit of distribution and therefore there is no large species diversity. Information is given on 9 species of the genera Aeonium (6 species and 1 hybrid) and Aichryson (2 species), currently identified in Eurasia. In distribution, they are confined mainly to the Mediterranean and only one species is very rare in Front Asia on the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen. The article proposes lectotypes for three synonymous names in the genera Aichryson — Sempervivum dichotomum DC. and Aeonium — S. molle Vis. и S. caespitosum C. Sm. former Otto. The paper gives the keys to identify the species of Aeonium and Aichryson found in Eurasia, a brief synonymy for genera and species, morphological description for species, distribution in Eurasia and the general distribution of species. The article is illustrated by one photo.

Morphological description of the pupa and redescription of the adults and larva of Culex (Culex) apicinus Philippi (Diptera: Culicidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1941 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
GUSTAVO CARLOS ROSSI ◽  
MAGDALENA LAURITO ◽  
WALTER RICARDO ALMIRÓN
Keyword(s):  
Species Distribution ◽  
Male Genitalia ◽  
Stage Larva ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Fourth Stage ◽  
Available Information ◽  
First Time ◽  
Fourth Stage Larva

The adult, fourth-stage larvae and the male genitalia of Culex (Culex) apicinus Philippi is redescribed. The pupa is described for the first time. The male genitalia, pupa and fourth-stage larva are illustrated. The available information on the taxonomy and distribution of the species is also included, extending the species distribution in Argentina. Bionomics and distributional data are provided for Culex apicinus.

scholarly journals RAPD-ANALYSIS OF CYCLAMEN SPP. GENOME POLYMORPHISM

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 949-953
Author(s):  
Elza Makaradze ◽  
Galina Meparishvili ◽  
Natela Varshanidze ◽  
Inga Diasamidze ◽  
Ketevan Dolidze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Polymorphism ◽  
Species Diversity ◽  
Rapd Markers ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Large Species ◽  
Genetic Studies ◽  
Rapd Pcr ◽  
Rare Endemic

Wild plants form the basis of biological resources both for Georgia and the whole world. A strategic task of any country is to preserve the biological diversity of plants. In the territory of Ajara, a large species diversity of plants grows, among which there are rare, endemic and relict plants. In particular, Cyclamen adzharicum. Modern systematics of wild plants in Georgia is based on classical methods of botany. In this regard, it is relevant to conduct genetic studies of species diversity and genetic polymorphism of species and populations using molecular genetic markers, in particular RAPD-PCR methods. The purpose of this study was to identify genetic polymorphism in Cyclamen L species using RAPD methods. As a result of the conducted research the 65 RAPD-markers in length from 150 to 1500 BP have been revealed. The number of the amplified fragments DNA varied depending on the primer from 6 (OPA-2) to 11 (OPB-4). The results of grouping Cyclamen adzharicum and C. coum samples allowed two clusters to be identified. In the first cluster were samples of three populations Cyclamen adzharicum and showed a low stubble in the intra-species variability. Cyclamen coum was attributed to the second cluster. The used primers gave the opportunity to identify polymorphism between the tested types of cyclamen.

First record of Stenoheriades Cockerell in tropical Asia: Stenoheriades bifida, new species (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4370 (3) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
TERRY GRISWOLD
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
First Record ◽  
Southern India ◽  
Disjunct Distribution ◽  
Tropical Asia ◽  
Species Groups ◽  
The Mediterranean

The little known osmiine genus Stenoheriades Cockerell, previously thought to be restricted to the Afrotropics, the Mediterranean region, and the Arabian Peninsula, is here recorded from tropical Asia in the form of S. bifida, new species. This disjunct distribution adds to a growing list of endemic megachilids in southern India. The new species exhibits novel morphologies in the Megachilidae that also distinguish it from previously known species groups in Stenoheriades. 

Issues in the Syntax of Polarity-Sensitive Items

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-36
Author(s):  
Ahmad Alqassas
Keyword(s):  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
Linguistic Theory ◽  
The West ◽  
Polarity Sensitivity ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Polarity Sensitive

This chapter provides an overview of PSIs (polarity-sensitive items) in Arabic and briefly outlines the critical issues in the syntax of PSIs in Arabic and their contributions to Arabic syntax and linguistic theory. It also outlines the theoretical underpinnings of research on Arabic negation, relying on the author’s most recent publications. The author synthesizes the major and crucial findings from cross-linguistic studies on this topic and studies of PSIs in Arabic. This chapter also articulates the critical issues, methodology, and scope of content. A quick overview of polarity sensitivity reveals much of the microvariation in Arabic. Geographically, this variation comparatively grows at the phonetic, morphological, and lexical levels, moving from the west with the Moroccan dialect, into Egyptian and Jordanian along the Mediterranean, into the Arabian Peninsula with Qatari Arabic, and into the formal written Arabic.

scholarly journals Biogeographical network analysis of plant species distribution in the Mediterranean region

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 237-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maxime Lenormand ◽  
Guillaume Papuga ◽  
Olivier Argagnon ◽  
Maxence Soubeyrand ◽  
Guilhem De Barros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Network Analysis ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
The Mediterranean

scholarly journals Species diversity, taxonomy and distribution of Chondrichthyes in the Mediterranean and Black Sea

2020 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 497-536
Author(s):  
F. Serena ◽  
A. J. Abella ◽  
F. Bargnesi ◽  
M. Barone ◽  
F. Colloca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Black Sea ◽  
The Mediterranean

scholarly journals On the life-cycle of ameles spallanzania (Rossi, 1792) (Insecta, Mantodea)

2011 ◽  
Vol 152 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Roberto Battiston ◽  
Carlo Galliani
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
General Distribution ◽  
Continental Area ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Behavioural Strategies

The recent find of an <em>Ameles spallanzania</em> population in a continental area of northern Italy permitted to redraw the northernmost edge of the distribution of this species and to study its life cycle in extreme climatic conditions. A comparison with collecting records of adult specimens from the Mediterranean area has been performed to put in evidence how this species adapts its life-cycle timings in different latitudes: hatching earlier or using nymphs to overwinter in warmer localities or oothecae in colder ones. Overwintering strategies of <em>Ameles spallanzania</em> have been compared with strategies of other genera of mantids that share the same habitat but have different life-cycle strategies and general distribution. Different developing times in mantids seem to be linked to behavioural strategies more than physiological attitudes.

scholarly journals Assessment of plant species diversity associated with the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua, Fabaceae) at the Mediterranean scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 151 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Baumel ◽  
Pascal Mirleau ◽  
Juan Viruel ◽  
Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat ◽  
Stefano La Malfa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Plant Communities ◽  
Restoration Ecology ◽  
Distribution Area ◽  
Ceratonia Siliqua ◽  
Western Basin ◽  
Continental Scale ◽  
Carob Tree ◽  
The Mediterranean

Background and aims – The thermophilous woodlands of the Mediterranean region constitute reservoirs of genetic resources for several fruit trees. Among them, the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is a key component of traditional Mediterranean agroecosystems but its ecology was never assessed at the scale of its whole distribution area. Fortunately, phytosociological literature shelters invaluable resources for several issues in conservation, among them the possibility to analyse plant biodiversity at regional or continental scale. Here, we present the results of a comprehensive survey of the phytosociological literature associated to carob tree. Methods – We collected 1542 floristic relevés performed in 18 geographical areas distributed around the Mediterranean in which the presence of C. siliqua was recorded. Species composition of the plant communities was analysed by multivariate ordination and hierarchical classification, and species diversity was evaluated by rarefaction and prediction analyses of Hill numbers. Key results – Multivariate analyses revealed that plant communities associated with the carob tree are well differentiated between the Western and Eastern basins. A wider range of floristic differentiation is revealed in the Western basin where the vegetation reaches its maximal heterogeneity. By comparison, in the Eastern basin the plant assemblages associated with the carob tree are more homogeneous and with a lower species richness but a higher Simpson diversity. Conclusions – The large ecological range of the Mediterranean carob trees is potentially an important evolutionary legacy for the conservation of genetic resources and seed sourcing for new uses such as restoration ecology.

A conspectus of the silver-flies (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae) of the Middle East with descriptions of new species of Chamaemyia Meigen and Melanochthiphila Frey, from the Arabian Peninsula

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4319 (3) ◽  
pp. 461 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.J. EBEJER
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
New Species ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
New Records ◽  
Tabulated Data

An overview of the Chamaemyiidae of the Middle East is given with species distribution within the Arabian Peninsula. For countries bordering Saudi Arabia, the distribution is tabulated. Data on new records for species of Chamaemyiidae from countries within the Arabian Peninsula are included. Descriptions and illustrations are provided for Chamaemyia aurilinea sp. n., C. grisea sp. n., C. xanthopoda sp. n. and Melanochthiphila arabica sp. n. from Saudi Arabia. 

SPECIES DIVERSITY IN THE TRIBE AGARICEAE PAT. (HIGHER BASIDIOMYCETES) OF ISRAEL MYCOBIOTA

1998 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-330
Author(s):  
Solomon P. Wasser
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Middle East ◽  
General Distribution ◽  
Taxonomic Study ◽  
Infraspecific Taxa

A taxonomic study of the tribe Agariceae Pat. (Higher Basidiomycetes) of Israel is given. The tribe Agariceae is represented by 38 species and infraspecific taxa related to 3 genera:MelanophyllumVel.,AgaricusL: Fr. emend. Karst., andGyrophragmiumMont. Three species:Agaricus boniiS. Wasser,A. nevoiS. Wasser, andA. herinkiiS. Wasser, were described as new for science earlier.Melanophyllum haematospermum(Bull: Fr.) Kreisel,Agaricus aestivalisMoell. var.flavotacta(Moell.) Moell.,A. bitorquis(Quél.) Sacc.,A. campestrisL: Fr. Var.floccipes(Moell.) Pil.,A. geesteraniiBas et Heinem.,A. gennadii(Chat. et Bond.) P.D. Orton var.microsporus(Bohus) S. Wasser,A. impudicus(Rea) Pil.,A. praeclaresquamosusFreeman,A. pequinii(Bond.) Konr. et Maubl.,A. silvaticusSchaeff. varpallensPil.,A. xanthodermaGen. var.lepiotoidesR. Mre,A. vaporarius(Pers.) Cappelli, andA. lanipes(Moell. et J. Schaeff.) Sing, are new for Israel and some of them for Asia or for the Middle East. Synonyms, locations, and dates of collection in Israel, peculiarities, general distribution, as well as taxonomic remarks to some taxa are given.

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