scholarly journals The Towakkalak System, A Hotspot of Subterranean Biodiversity in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Diversity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 392
Author(s):  
Louis Deharveng ◽  
Cahyo Rahmadi ◽  
Yayuk Rahayuningsih Suhardjono ◽  
Anne Bedos
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
National Park ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Pitfall Trapping ◽  
Active System ◽  
Additional Species ◽  
System A ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Efficient Protection ◽  
Subterranean Species

The Towakkalak System located in the Maros karst of South Sulawesi is currently the richest of Southeast Asia in obligate subterranean species. It comprises several caves and shafts that give access to the subterranean Towakkalak river as well as many unconnected fossil caves, stream sinks, and springs located within its footprint. The total length of the caves linked to the active system is 24,319 m and comprises two of the longest caves of Indonesia, Gua Salukkan Kallang and Gua Tanette. Studies of its fauna began in 1985. There are 10 stygobionts and 26 troglobionts that are known from the system. The smaller adjacent system of Saripa has 6 stygobionts and 18 troglobionts, of which 1 and 3, respectively, are absent from Towakkalak. Like all tropical cave inventories, our dataset has limits due to identification uncertainties, gaps in habitat (waters, guano) and taxonomic coverage (micro-crustaceans, mites), sampling methods (pitfall trapping, Karaman–Chappuis), and problems of ecological assignment. A number of additional species are therefore expected to be found in the future. The Towakkalak and Saripa cave systems are included in the Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park and are under efficient protection, but parts of the Maros karst outside the park are under serious threat, mainly from quarrying.

New Thelastomatoidea (Nematoda: Oxyurida) from Australian burrowing cockroaches (Blaberidae: Geoscapheinae, Panesthiinae)

Nematology ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 443-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron R. Jex ◽  
Margaret A. Schneider ◽  
Harley A. Rose ◽  
Tom H. Cribb
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive System ◽  
National Park ◽  
New South ◽  
Tail Length ◽  
New Genera ◽  
Single Specimen ◽  
Female Reproductive System ◽  
Additional Species ◽  
System A ◽  
South Wales

AbstractFour new species and two new genera of thelastomatoid are described from several species of Australian burrowing cockroaches (Blattodea: Panesthiinae; Geoscapheinae). Corpicracens munozae n. g., n. sp., Pseudodesmicola botti n. g., n. sp. and Cephalobellus nolani n. sp. are described from Geoscapheus dilatatus (Blattodea: Geoscapheinae) from Mendooran, New South Wales; one new thelastomatid, Blattophila praelongicauda n. sp., is described from Panesthia cribrata from Lamington National Park, Queensland. Corpicracens munozae n. g., n. sp. is long and slender, with a monodelphic female reproductive system, a clavate corpus with a slight posterior pseudobulb, oval eggs flattened at the poles, and a relatively robust, subulate tail. Pseudodesmicola botti n. g., n. sp. is slightly more robust in body, also has a monodelphic reproductive system, a cylindrical corpus with a posterior pseudobulb, ovoid eggs and a very long, subulate tail. Cephalobellus nolani n. sp. is distinguished from other members of the genus by its relatively short and broad body and egg shape. Lastly, Blattophila praelongicauda n. sp. is distinguished from other members of the genus by having eggs with a single, polar operculum, tail length, and position of the vulva, nerve ring and excretory pore. An additional species, known by a single specimen from Panesthia tryoni tryoni from the same locality is characterised but not named. The species found are all relatively rare parasites of Australian burrowing cockroaches, each having a prevalence of less than 10%.

scholarly journals A new species in the Tetramorium solidum-group (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Myrmicinae) from the Richtersveld National Park, South Africa, with an assessment of threats and conservation status

ZooKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 965 ◽  
pp. 55-71
Author(s):  
Peter G. Hawkes
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
New Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Pitfall Trapping ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Additional Species ◽  
Diamond Mining

Eight specimens of an undescribed species of Tetramorium in the T. solidum-group were collected by pitfall trapping during an environmental impact assessment survey of the Oena Diamond Mine in the Richtersveld National Park, South Africa. The new species is most closely related to T. grandinode Santschi, 1913 but can be distinguished from this species by the distinctly different patterns of costulate sculpture on the mesosomal dorsum and petiole node, as well as the different forms of the petiole and postpetiole nodes, both of which in the new species are relatively narrower and longer and with no (petiole) or reduced (postpetiole) lateral extensions. Tetramorium namasp. nov. is described here and a modification to the key presented by Mbanyana et al. (2018) to accommodate the additional species is provided. The potential threats to the species posed by alluvial diamond mining, livestock farming and climate change are discussed. A preliminary assessment of the conservation status of Tetramorium namasp. nov is presented and suggests that, dependant on determination of the range of the species, it is likely to be classified as Vulnerable (VU) or Endangered (EN) under IUCN Red List criterion B1ab(iii).

scholarly journals Otoritas dan Gerakan Keagamaan Daengguru: Studi Sejarah Islamisasi di Sulawesi Selatan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-91
Author(s):  
Mustari Bosra
Keyword(s):  
Social System ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Integration Pattern ◽  
System A ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
The Social ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Village ◽  
Central Level

This paper is about the Islamization movement of the kingdoms in South Sulawesi, sointegrated sara 'is into a social institution called pangadereng (Bugis) angadakkang (Makassar). To ensure the upholding of Islamic law, which has been integrated into the social system, a religious bureaucracy (Islam) known aswas formed sara '. The royal bureaucratic officials who handle this institution, from the central level to the village or village level are called parewa sara ', which in this study uses the term daengguru. This integration pattern was developed in almost all Islamic kingdoms in South Sulawesi. Adat has its own field and sharia controls its own field. One another should not disturb each other. When the King of Bone La Maddarremmeng was about to confront Islam and customs, he was opposed by all parties. When Arung Matowa Wajo declared a strong Islamization, he was also evicted from his position.

scholarly journals The Cuito catchment of the Okavango system: a vascular plant checklist for the Angolan headwaters

PhytoKeys ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 113 ◽  
pp. 1-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Goyder ◽  
Nigel Barker ◽  
Stoffel P. Bester ◽  
Arnold Frisby ◽  
Matt Janks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Diversity ◽  
Conservation Planning ◽  
Vascular Plant ◽  
River System ◽  
Vegetation Types ◽  
Additional Species ◽  
System A ◽  
Peat Deposits ◽  
First Time

This paper aims to provide a baseline for conservation planning by documenting patterns of plant diversity and vegetation in the upper catchment of the Cuito River. 417 species are recorded from this region. Nine of these are species potentially new to science. Ten species are newly recorded from Angola, with an additional species only recorded previously within Angola from the northern enclave of Cabinda. The 108 new provincial records for Moxico clearly indicate the lack of collections from Angola’s largest province. We note the existence of extensive peat deposits in the Cuito river system for the first time and suggest that one of Barbosa’s vegetation types in the area needs to be reassessed.

scholarly journals The Diversity of Epiphytic Wild Orchids in Mallawa Resort Area of Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
St. Fatmah Hiola ◽  
Gufran D Dirawan ◽  
Muhammad Wiharto Caronge
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
National Park ◽  
Digital Camera ◽  
Species Level ◽  
Orchid Species ◽  
Genus Level ◽  
South Sulawesi

This research aims to report the diversity of epiphytic wild orchids in Mallawa Resort area of Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park (BBNP), South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Exploration methods were used in this study to search and record epiphyticwild orchids in this area. The technique of data collection comprised taking pictures with a digital camera for documentation and collecting specimens of wild orchids that were unidentified at the site. The identification of orchid species was conducted by matching the morphology and characterization of epiphytic wild orchids with appropriate photographs showing details to enable identification. The results of the study showed that there were 36 species of epiphytic wild orchids to be found in the study area. The identification to species level included 10 species, there were 17 specimens that were identified to genus level, and seven specimens remained unidentified. Sympodial type orchids dominated the suite of native orchids, with 23 species.Keyword: epiphytes, Mallawa Resort, Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, wild orchids

scholarly journals Assamese Monkeys in Nagarjun Forest of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 181-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukesh K Chalise ◽  
Hideshi Ogawa ◽  
Bishnu Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
National Park ◽  
Temperate Forest ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Population Distribution ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Ring Road ◽  
Troop Size ◽  
Macaca Assamensis

The population distribution of Assamese monkey Macaca  assamensis were studied in Nagarjun forest of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Nepal and data collected during Dec. 2013 and January 2014, by scan sampling methods along with transect walk through forest trails and ring-road of forest. Sevenbi sexual troops were observed in subtropical/lower temperate forest of Nagarjun forest especially around Raniban forest area. The observed smallest troop was with 9 individuals while the largest troop had 37 (41) individuals of different age. The average troop size is 20.57. Out of three broad age groups adults were 56.31% and immature 43.06% while infant alone were 18.06%. The sex ratio between male and female was 1:1.34. Plant usage for feeding and resting were also enumerated. Nagarjun forest troops use mostly tall trees for the night halts and resting in day time.

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