Ecological and faunistic features of caddisflies (Insecta: Trichoptera) in different types of habitats in the Dinaric karst area (Central Croatia)

Caddisfly faunistic and ecological features were studied at 14 sampling sites along the catchment area of the Dobra River. Adults were collected monthly, over a period of 13 months (from early November 2009 until the end of November 2010), using ultraviolet (UV) light trap and entomological net. Physico-chemical parameters of water and air were also measured at all sampling sites. The study encompassed several segments of caddisfly fauna: the composition, new records, the distribution of all recorded species and seasonal dynamics. A total number of 77 species were recorded, out of which 15 species and four genera were new records for Croatian caddisfly fauna. The CCA analysis showed that the water temperature and the altitude had the highest impact on distribution of caddisfly fauna in this area. The results of this study contribute to the increase of faunistic and ecological knowledge of the Croatian caddisflies.

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Biodiversity, DNA barcoding data and ecological traits of caddisflies (Insecta, Trichoptera) in the catchment area of the Mediterranean karst River Cetina (Croatia)

Ecologica Montenegrina ◽

10.37828/em.2021.44.10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 44 ◽

pp. 69-95

Author(s):

Ivan Vučković ◽

Mladen Kučinić ◽

Anđela Ćukušić ◽

Marijana Vuković ◽

Renata Ćuk ◽

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Keyword(s):

Seasonal Dynamics ◽

Catchment Area ◽

Uv Light ◽

Light Trap ◽

Ecological Knowledge ◽

Ecological Traits ◽

Ecological Features ◽

Composition And Structure ◽

Karst River ◽

Nmds Analysis

The environmental and faunistic research conducted included defining the composition and distribution of caddisflies collected using ultraviolet (UV) light trap at 11 stations along the Cetina River, from the spring to the mouth, and also along its tributaries the Ruda River and the Grab River with two sampling stations each, and the Rumin River with one station. The research was conducted in the period from August 2004 until August 2005 on the Cetina and the Ruda rivers, and from April 2007 to September 2007 on the Grab and the Rumin rivers. A total of 71 caddisfly species and 10,048 individuals were recorded in the study area. Results of the composition and structure of caddisflies were processed with statistical methods using the NMDS analysis. There were differences in the composition of caddisflies in the upper, middle and lower reaches. The paper also presents some ecological features of caddisflies, such as seasonal dynamics and diversity of caddisflies communities. Results of this work contribute to faunistic and ecological knowledge of Croatian caddisflies.

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Moths and Butterflies (Lepidoptera) of the Boreal Mixedwood Forest near Lac La Biche, Alberta, Including New Provincial Records

The Canadian Field-Naturalist ◽

10.22621/cfn.v118i4.56 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 118 (4) ◽

pp. 530 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Greg R. Pohl ◽

David W. Langor ◽

Jean-François Landry ◽

John R. Spence

Keyword(s):

Species Richness ◽

New Record ◽

New Records ◽

Uv Light ◽

Light Trap ◽

Species Abundance ◽

First Record ◽

Species List ◽

The Family ◽

Boreal Mixedwood Forest

Lepidoptera were collected, primarily via UV light trap, for three seasons in the boreal mixedwood forest near Lac La Biche, Alberta. A total of 11,111 specimens were collected, representing 41 families and 438 species. A species list with flight times is presented. The total Lepidoptera community was estimated to be 546 ± 23.34 species. Abundance and species richness peaked in late July. Thirty-five species constitute new records for Alberta, while one species, Acanthopteroctetes bimaculata, is a new record for Canada, and the first record of the family Acanthopteroctetidae in Canada.

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Preliminary Ecological Survey of Microflora Inhabitant Different Types of Hydrophytes in Fresh Water Systems at Middle Egypt Belt with Reference to Physico-chemical Parameters and Phytochemistry

Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences ◽

10.3923/pjbs.2003.610.614 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 6 (6) ◽

pp. 610-614 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A.H. Abo El-lil

Keyword(s):

Fresh Water ◽

Water Systems ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Ecological Survey ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Different Types

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Dinaric karst intermittent rivers harbour some rare mayflies (Insecta, Ephemeroptera)

Natura Croatica ◽

10.20302/nc.2021.30.24 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 377-387

Author(s):

Marina Vilenica ◽

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Mario Rumišek ◽

Fran Rebrina ◽

Renata Matoničkin Kepčija ◽

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Keyword(s):

First Record ◽

Distribution Data ◽

Dinaric Karst ◽

Water Parameters ◽

Ecological Requirements ◽

Substrate Preferences ◽

Ecological Features ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Intermittent Rivers ◽

Freshwater Habitats

While investigating the aquatic macroinvertebrate fauna of four intermittent Dinaric karst rivers in Croatia, we confirmed or recorded new distribution data and ecological features for several mayfly species rare in Croatian freshwater habitats: Nigrobaetis niger (Linnaeus, 1761), Procloeon pennulatum (Eaton, 1870) and Paraleptophlebia werneri Ulmer, 1920. To our knowledge, this is the first record of N. niger in intermittent lotic habitats. We discuss their substrate preferences in the studied habitats as well as their relationships with measured physico-chemical water parameters. The newly obtained results confirm that our knowledge about Croatian mayfly fauna and species ecological requirements in intermittent Mediterranean rivers is still incomplete and is increasing with systematic studies.

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Efeito da adição de diferentes tipos de açúcar sobre a qualidade físico-química de geleias elaboradas com abacaxi e canela

Revista Principia - Divulgação Científica e Tecnológica do IFPB ◽

10.18265/1517-03062015v1n45p150-157 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (45) ◽

pp. 150

Author(s):

Sâmela Leal Barros ◽

Wilton Pereira Da Silva ◽

Rossana Maria Feitosa De Figueirêdo ◽

Thais Jaciane De Araújo ◽

Newton Carlos Santos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reducing Sugars ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Soluble Solids Content ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Brown Sugar ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Different Types ◽

Raw Sugar ◽

Pineapple Pulp ◽

Solids Content

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the use of different types of sugar and sweetener (sucralose) on pineapple jelly with cinnamon on its physicochemical quality of the product. For the preparation of the jelly, we used pineapple pulp, cinnamon tea, pectin, citric acid and the addition of different types of sugar: crystal, brown sugar, raw sugar and sweetener. The jellies (F1, F2, F3 e F4) were evaluated for the following physico-chemical parameters: water activity, moisture content, soluble solids content (SST), titratable total acidity (ATT), ratio (SST / ATT), ashes, pH, reducing sugars, non-reducing sugars and total sugars, lipids and vitamin C. We concluded that the use of pineapple and cinnan for the preparation of different flavors of jelly is an excellent alternative because these are well accepted fruits and they have high nutritional value. The use of different kinds of sugar and sweetener (sucralose) in the preparation of pineapple and cinnamon jelly is a good option for consumers who want to ingest quality products with lower sucrose content. The elaborated jellies presented values of moisture, soluble solids content and hydrogen ionic potential according to the quality identity standard for jelly, required by current legislation. All the samples were adequate to physico-chemical parameters and the F1 jelly had the highest level of ascorbic acid.

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TAXONOMY OF THREE TAXA OF BULBOCHAETE C. AG. AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER IN WEST BENGAL, INDIA

Ecoprint An International Journal of Ecology ◽

10.3126/eco.v23i0.20647 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. 13-18

Author(s):

Nilu Halder

Keyword(s):

West Bengal ◽

New Records ◽

Nitrate Nitrogen ◽

Winter Season ◽

Chemical Characterization ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Additional Information ◽

Freshwater Ponds ◽

Physico Chemical

In the present paper, altogether three algal taxa of genus Bulbochaete C. Ag. (Oedogoniales, Chlorophyceae) viz. Bulbochaete elatior f. pumila Hirn, Bulbochaete pseudoelatior Jao and Bulbochaete triangularis var. bengalensis J.P. Keshri have been morpho-taxonomically described with physico-chemical characterization of water and some additional information. These algal samples were collected as epiphytic conditions on submerged stems of angiospermic plants from two freshwater ponds in Hooghly district, West Bengal, India. All these three species are new records from this region. They were greenish, nannandrous, gynandrosporous or idioandrosporous. Most importantly, phenotypically their oospore shape was more or less alike as oogonium. The results of analyses of physico-chemical parameters of water showed that pH ranged from 7.2-7.4 (alkaline). The primary nutrients like nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N) and phosphate (PO43-) values were measured in lower amounts (0.15-0.17 mg/l and 0.23-0.24 mg/l, respectively) which affected Bulbochaete growth and diversity in the lentic water bodies. It was interesting to note that winter season was suitable for their occurrences.ECOPRINT 23: 13-18, 2016

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The Physicochemical Quality of Traditional Burduf Cheese

Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Food Science and Technology ◽

10.15835/buasvmcn-fst:9461 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 70 (2) ◽

pp. 137

Author(s):

Carmen Pop ◽

Cristina Anamaria Semeniuc ◽

Sorin Apostu ◽

Ancuţa Mihaela Rotar

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Raw Milk ◽

Cow Milk ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Physicochemical Quality ◽

Milk Samples ◽

Sheep Milk ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Different Types

The aim of this study is the assessmentof the quality control of raw milk and traditional burduf cheese obtained fromcow milk mixed with 10% sheep milk. Appreciation of the integrity and freshness assessmentof milk (cow and sheep) was tested by physico-chemical analysis.On theshelf-live were determined the physico-chemical parameters in cheese samples. Theantibiotics residues were tested of the milk samples with portable analyser,model Rosa Charm Reader. Theresults of physico-chemical determinations for the milk and cheese samples werewithin the maximum permissible by data legislation. Regardingthe content of antibiotics, the results were negative both for cow milk and forsheep milk. The sensorycharacteristics of burduf cheese are influenced by the different types of milk.

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