First Record of Trichobilharzia physellae (Talbot, 1936) in Europe, a Possible Causative Agent of Cercarial Dermatitis

Several species of avian schistosomes are known to cause dermatitis in humans worldwide. In Europe, this applies above all to species of the genus Trichobilharzia. For Austria, a lot of data are available on cercarial dermatitis and on the occurrence of Trichobilharzia, yet species identification of trematodes in most cases is doubtful due to the challenging morphological determination of cercariae. During a survey of trematodes in freshwater snails, we were able to detect a species in the snail Physella acuta (Draparnaud, 1805) hitherto unknown for Austria, Trichobilharzia physellae; this is also the first time this species has been reported in Europe. Species identification was performed by integrative taxonomy combining morphological investigations with molecular genetic analyses. The results show a very close relationship between the parasite found in Austria and North American specimens (similarity found in CO1 ≥99.57%). Therefore, a recent introduction of T. physellae into Europe can be assumed.

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First confirmed record of Trichobilharzia franki Müller & Kimmig, 1994, from Radix auricularia (Linnaeus, 1758) for Austria

Parasitology Research ◽

10.1007/s00436-020-06938-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 119 (12) ◽

pp. 4135-4141

Author(s):

Susanne Reier ◽

Elisabeth Haring ◽

Florian Billinger ◽

Hubert Blatterer ◽

Michael Duda ◽

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Keyword(s):

Causative Agent ◽

First Record ◽

Species Level ◽

Water Bodies ◽

Intraspecific Diversity ◽

Dna Barcodes ◽

Cercarial Dermatitis ◽

Avian Schistosomes ◽

Veterinary Importance ◽

Radix Auricularia

AbstractAvian schistosomes are of medical and veterinary importance as they are responsible for the annually occurring cercarial dermatitis outbreaks. For Austria, so far, only Trichobilharzia szidati Neuhaus 1952 was confirmed on species level as causative agent of cercarial dermatitis. Here we present the first record of Trichobilharzia franki Müller & Kimmig 1994 in Austria. The species was detected during a survey of digenean trematodes in Upper Austrian water bodies. Furthermore, we provide DNA barcodes of T. franki as well as measurements of several parasite individuals to indicate the intraspecific diversity. We also recommend the usage of an alternative primer pair, since the “standard COI primer pair” previously used for Schistosomatidae amplified an aberrant fragment in the sequence of T. franki. Overall, our study shows how limited our knowledge about occurrence and distribution of avian schistosomes in Austria is and how important it is to acquire such a knowledge to estimate ecological and epidemiological risks in the future.

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Identification and certification of Bactrian and Arvan camels of Kazakh population using DNA technology// FUNDAMENTAL AND APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: сб.науч.тр./ OEAPS Inc.; редкол.: Флора Бертран (отв.ред.) [и др.]. - Берлин, Германия : OEAPS Inc., 2018. - С. 44-56.

10.31220/osf.io/5ecwq ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Elmira Kalybaevna Adil’bekova ◽

Nuradin Alibaev ◽

Arunas Svitojus

Keyword(s):

Genetic Resources ◽

Molecular Genetic ◽

Structure Identification ◽

Dna Microsatellites ◽

Genetic Studies ◽

Kazakh Population ◽

Cytogenetic Monitoring ◽

Dna Technology ◽

First Time

Kazakhstan is the center where Bactrians and Dromedaries can be raised, and hybridization between them has become widespread. Genetic resources of interspecies camel hybrids, raised in Kazakhstan, are represented by 30 generations.The most highly valuable in the conditions of Central Asia and Kazakhstan are transboundary camel breeds such as Kazakh Bactrian, Turkmen and Kazakh Dromedary, as well as new generations of camels Arada, Bainar and Baitur.At pure breeding of Kazakh Bactrian, genetic peculiarities are not taken into account, in view of the poor knowledge of this issue. To maintain the biodiversity, molecular genetic monitoring of the state of camel populations is required. Cytogenetic monitoring and certification are one of the promising areas for reliable camel genome assessment.Deep determination of Kazakh dairy camelsallele poolwas not carried out in Kazakhstan before. Genetic studies to optimize structure, identification and certification of valuable genotypes, as well as systematization of genetic resources in dairy camel breeding in Kazakhstan are urgent task.The aim of the study is identification, systematization and certification of genetic resources of Bactrian and Dromedary camels of Kazakh population using DNA technology. Genetic analysis of the typing results of the camels studied was carried out by 7 and 8 loci of DNA microsatellites. The material for the studies was DNA samples isolated from histological samples. The microsatellite loci were selected in accordance with the recommendations of the European Society of Genetics (FAO/ISAG).Identification and certification of Arvan and Kazakh Bactrian camels’ genetic resources using the microsatellite analysis of their genotype was carried outfor the first time. Breeding significance of Bactrian and Arvan camels of Kazakh population using DNA technologies was studied and determined. The obtained results of the study allowed evaluate camels at the level of the allelic profile.

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A molecular genetic approach for species identification of mammals and sex determination of birds in a forensic case of poaching from South Korea

Forensic Science International ◽

10.1016/j.forsciint.2005.12.031 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 167 (1) ◽

pp. 59-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Junghwa An ◽

Mu-yeong Lee ◽

Mi-Sook Min ◽

Mun-Han Lee ◽

Hang Lee

Keyword(s):

South Korea ◽

Sex Determination ◽

Species Identification ◽

Molecular Genetic ◽

Genetic Approach ◽

Forensic Case

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Two sea cucumber species (Holothuria bacilli and H. insignis): first record from the Persian Gulf

Marine Biodiversity Records ◽

10.1017/s1755267215000718 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Majid Afkhami ◽

Maryam Ehsanpour ◽

Ali Nasrolahi

Keyword(s):

Species Identification ◽

Persian Gulf ◽

Sea Cucumber ◽

First Record ◽

Tidal Zone ◽

The Persian Gulf ◽

First Time

In this paper, we record the occurrence for the first time of two sea cucumber species from the Persian Gulf (Hormuz Island). Sea cucumber samples were collected in the sub-tidal zone of the island during low tide. Species identification was accomplished using morphological keys and a review of their ossicles. The collected specimens provide evidence thatHolothuria bacilliandHolothuria insignisare present in the Persian Gulf waters.

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SNP genotyping and population analysis of five indigenous Kazakh sheep breeds

10.1101/2020.04.28.065797 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Alexandr Pozharskiy ◽

Aigerim Khamzina ◽

Dilyara Gritsenko ◽

Zhangylsyn Khamzina ◽

Shinara Kassymbekova ◽

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Keyword(s):

Population Analysis ◽

Molecular Genetic ◽

Principal Component ◽

Snp Genotyping ◽

Domestic Sheep ◽

Sheep Breeds ◽

Close Relationship ◽

Different Populations ◽

First Time ◽

Important Branch

AbstractSheep husbandry is an important branch of agriculture in Kazakhstan. Modern agrarian and breeding science demands inclusion of molecular genetic and genomic data to supplement traditional methods. Here we used medium-scale SNP genotyping for the first time to determine the population structure of five local sheep breeds in Kazakhstan and their relation to global sheep diversity.Principal component analysis and model-based structure analysis of general population markers revealed two breed groups. The first group included Akzhayik and Kazak Fine-wool sheep and the second group had Edilbay, Saryarka and Kazakh Semi-coarse wool sheep. High heterogeneity of different populations of Akzhayik and Kazakh Semi-coarse wool sheep was observed. A neighborjoining tree comparing Kazakh sheep data with the dataset generated by the Sheep HapMap project supported a close relationship between Kazakh sheep varieties and ancient domestic sheep ancestors.

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Morphology and Molecular Identification of Echinostoma revolutum and Echinostoma macrorchis in Freshwater Snails and Experimental Hamsters in Upper Northern Thailand

The Korean Journal of Parasitology ◽

10.3347/kjp.2020.58.5.499 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 58 (5) ◽

pp. 499-511

Author(s):

Preeyaporn Butboonchoo ◽

Chalobol Wongsawad ◽

Pheravut Wongsawad ◽

Jong-Yil Chai

Keyword(s):

Ventral Sucker ◽

Species Identification ◽

Freshwater Snails ◽

Northern Thailand ◽

Echinostoma Revolutum ◽

Old Adult ◽

Second Intermediate Host ◽

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Dehydrogenase ◽

The Right ◽

First Time

Echinostome metacercariae were investigated in freshwater snails from 26 districts in 7 provinces of upper northern Thailand. The species identification was carried out based on the morphologies of the metacercariae and adult flukes harvested from experimental hamsters, and on nucleotide sequences of internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenase subunit 1 (nad1) genes. Twenty-four out of 26 districts were found to be infected with echinostome metacercariae in freshwater snails with the prevalence of 40.4%. The metacercariae were found in all 6 species of snails, including Filopaludina martensi martensi (21.9%), Filopaludina doliaris (50.8%), F. sumatrensis polygramma (61.3%), Bithynia siamensis siamensis (14.5%), Bithynia pulchella (38.0%), and Anenthome helena (4.9%). The echinostome metacercariae found in these snails were identified as Echinostoma revolutum (37-collar-spined) and Echinostoma macrorchis (45-collar-spined) morphologically and molecularly. The 2-week-old adult flukes of E. revolutum revealed unique features of the cirrus sac extending to middle of the ventral sucker and smooth testes. E. macrorchis adults revealed the cirrus sac close to the right lateral margin of the ventral sucker and 2 large and elliptical testes with slight indentations and pointed posterior end of the posterior testis. The ITS2 and nad1 sequences confirmed the species identification of E. revolutum, and the sequences of E. macrorchis have been deposited for the first time in Gen-Bank. The presence of the life cycle of E. macrorchis is a new record in Thailand and the snail F. doliaris as their second intermediate host seems to be new among the literature.

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The genus Synaldis Foerster, 1863 (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Alysiinae) in the Neotropical region: first record, descriptions of new species and a key to the New World taxa

European Journal of Taxonomy ◽

10.5852/ejt.2017.386 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Francisco Javier Peris-Felipo ◽

Sergey A. Belokobylskij

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

New World ◽

First Record ◽

Neotropical Region ◽

Neotropical Species ◽

First Time

The genus Synaldis Foerster, 1863 is recorded in the Neotropical region for the first time. Five new Neotropical species, S. brasiliense Peris-Felipo, sp. nov., S. fritzi Peris-Felipo, sp. nov., S. longiflagellaris Peris-Felipo, sp. nov., S. magnioculis Peris-Felipo, sp. nov., and S. novateutoniae Peris-Felipo, sp. nov., are described and illustrated. The original combination for Synaldis ulmicola Ashmead, 1889 stat. rev. is proposed. A key for the determination of the all New World Synaldis species is provided.

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First record of Andinia panica (Orchidaceae) from Colombia

Biodiversity Research and Conservation ◽

10.2478/biorc-2018-0014 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 52 (1) ◽

pp. 7-10

Author(s):

Marta Kolanowska ◽

Ramiro Medina Trejo ◽

Dariusz L. Szlachetko

Keyword(s):

Species Identification ◽

Comparative Morphology ◽

First Record ◽

Type Locality ◽

Key To Species ◽

First Time

Abstract Andinia panica, previously known exclusively from the type locality in Ecuador, is reported for the first time from Colombia. Characteristic of population found in Valle de Sibundoy is provided together with photographs of the specimen and information about its habitat. Moreover, the comparative morphology of species included in Andinia subgenus Minuscula, is presented together with the key to species identification.

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First record of the superfamily Proctotrupoidea from French Polynesia (Hymenoptera)

Bulletin de la Société entomologique de France ◽

10.32475/bsef_2162 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 125 (4) ◽

pp. 404-406

Author(s):

Thibault Ramage

Keyword(s):

First Record ◽

French Polynesia ◽

Society Islands ◽

First Time

A Helorid wasp, Helorus ruficornis Förster, 1856, is reported for the first time on Tahiti (Society Islands), which is also the first record of both Proctotrupoidea and family Heloridae in French Polynesia. The potential hosts of Helorus ruficornis in French Polynesia are discussed.

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FIRST RECORD OF MANTIDS (MANTODEA: INSECTA) FROM INDIA

FLORA AND FAUNA ◽

10.33451/florafauna.v24i1pp139-140 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

Author(s):

SHVETA PATEL ◽

RAJENDRA SINGH

Keyword(s):

Uttar Pradesh ◽

First Record ◽

Target Area ◽

Extensive Survey ◽

First Time

Extensive survey of mantids in the northeastern Uttar Pradesh was conducted. Two mantid species were recorded for the first time from the target area, viz.: Pyrgomantis pallida, 1917 and Bactromantis mexicana.

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