scholarly journals First record of melanism in Cheilodactylus variegatus Valenciennes, 1833 (Perciformes, Cheilodactylidae)

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 588-594
Author(s):  
Héctor Flores ◽  
Hugo Poblete
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Difference ◽  
First Record ◽  
The Body ◽  
Melanocortin Receptor ◽  
Northern Chile ◽  
Female Specimen ◽  
Dark Color ◽  
The Individual ◽  
First Time ◽  
Apnea Diving

Melanism in fish is rare; it is expressed in a greater number of limnetic species rather than marine. The capture of a Cheilodactylus variegatus female specimen with full melanosis is reported. The individual was captured with harpoon by apnea diving, in the Caleta Piedra Azul, northern Chile. Its standard length was 33.6 cm and a total weight of 960 g. There is no morphological difference if compared with normal color specimens. The general coloration of the body is dark gray, with slightly lighter vertical stripes on the flank. No fins show the orange hue characteristic of the species. The validity of trematode infection effect as a causal agent of melanosis is discussed, because it is a mutation in the melanocortin receptor (MC1R). The melanosis condition in Ch. variegatus, is very rare. It is the first time that this phenomenon is reported for this species, where the expression of a dark color, would be beneficial to specimens who reside on bottoms with little vegetation and among crevices.

A new species and notes on unusual natural history of Cladochaeta Coquillett, 1900 (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4410 (3) ◽  
pp. 483 ◽  
Author(s):  
FERNANDO DA SILVA CARVALHO-FILHO ◽  
GABRIELA PIRANI ◽  
THIAGO GECHEL KLOSS
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Brazilian Amazon ◽  
First Record ◽  
The State ◽  
Female Specimen ◽  
Urban Garden ◽  
History Of ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Cladochaeta Coquillett (Diptera: Drosophilidae) is described, C. caxiuana sp. nov. from the Brazilian Amazon, based on 10 male and 10 female specimens obtained from nymphs of Sphodroscarta trivirgata (Amyot & Serville, 1843) (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Aphrophoridae). The female of Cladochaeta atlantica Pirani & Amorim, 2016 is described based on specimens reared from spider egg sacs of the spider Cryptachaea migrans (Keyserling, 1884) (Araneae: Theridiidae) obtained in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. This is the first record of this fly genus attacking a spider egg sac. The species Cladochaeta sororia (Williston, 1896) is recorded for the first time from Brazil, based on specimens collected in an urban garden in the Amazon. In addition, an unidentified female specimen of Cladochaeta Coquillett, 1900 was obtained from the cocoon of a spider wasp of the genus Notocyphus Smith (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae). 

Rediscovery of the hadal species Amblyops magnus Birstein & Tchindonova, 1958 (Crustacea: Mysida: Mysidae): first record from the Mariana Trench

Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4402 (1) ◽  
pp. 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
QI KOU ◽  
XINZHENG LI ◽  
LISHENG HE ◽  
YONG WANG
Keyword(s):  
Deep Sea ◽  
First Record ◽  
Japan Trench ◽  
Female Specimen ◽  
Low Latitude ◽  
Mariana Trench ◽  
Mitochondrial Coi ◽  
The Third ◽  
Challenger Deep ◽  
First Time

The blind deep-sea mysid Amblyops magnus Birstein & Tchindonova, 1958 is recorded for the first time from the Mariana Trench based on an adult female specimen collected near the Challenger Deep at a depth of 6555 m. The specimen was described, illustrated and compared with the type description as well as with the materials previously collected from the Japan Trench. The mitochondrial COI barcode was also obtained from the specimen and submitted to GenBank. This is the third discovery of this rare species and significantly extends its geographic distribution range to the low latitude hadal zone. 

New and little-known species of isopods (Crustacea, Isopoda) from the eastern Mediterranean

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4311 (2) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
JOSÉ CASTELLÓ
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
First Record ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Other ◽  
Apical Segment ◽  
Female Specimen ◽  
Antennal Flagellum ◽  
The Mediterranean

New species of Anthuridae and Cirolanidae (Crustacea, Isopoda) are described from the coasts of Cyprus and Lebanon, Mediterranean. Mesanthura pacoi sp. nov. is the first species of the genus found in the Mediterranean; its pale color, usually without dorsal spots, and the setation of the apical segment of the maxillipedal palp, are unique in this genus. Atarbolana beirutensis sp. nov. differs from the rest of species of this genus due to its uropodal exopod shaped like an elongated spoon, rather than a cylinder. This is the first record of the genus Atarbolana in the Mediterranean. The two species of Cirolana described have flat penes, absent in C. cranchi and C. manorae, the other two species found in this study; C. bitari sp. nov. has a depressed body and articles of antennal flagellum with one tuft of simple setae on the anterodistal angle, while in C. zibrowiusi sp. nov. the body is cylindrical, slightly depressed, and the articles of the antennal flagellum have two tufts of simple setae. In addition, one female specimen of Pseudocerceis, identified as P. cf. seleneides is described; it is the first record of this genus in the Mediterranean.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Positive Birth Experiences of First-Time Mothers

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena Nilsson ◽  
Tina Thorsell ◽  
Elisabeth Hertfelt Wahn ◽  
Anette Ekström
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
The Body ◽  
Medical Complications ◽  
Birth Experience ◽  
Written Narratives ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
The Individual ◽  
First Time

Objectives. The objective of this study was to describe first-time mothers’ experiences and reflections of their first birth.Study Design. This study is a part of a larger study which was carried out in southwestern Sweden in 2008. A qualitative method with content analysis was chosen for this study. The unit of data was 14 written narratives from the first-time mothers.Results. The theme “To be empowered increases first-time mothers’ chances for a positive birth experience” crossed over into all the three categories: “To trust the body and to face the pain,” “Interaction between body and mind in giving birth,” and “Consistency of support.”Conclusion. In order to feel confident in their first childbirth, the women wanted to be confirmed and seen as unique individuals by the professionals and their partner. If professionals responded to the individual woman’s needs of support, the woman more often had a positive birth experience, even if the birth was protracted or with medical complications.

Three new species of Cancellariidae (Gastropoda: Neogastropoda) from northeast Brazil with first record of Gergovia for the Atlantic ocean

Zootaxa ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 1387 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
JOSÉ C.N. DE BARROS ◽  
SILVIO F.B. DE LIMA
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Ocean ◽  
First Record ◽  
The State ◽  
The Body ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Deep Waters ◽  
Fernando De Noronha ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
Body Whorl ◽  
First Time

Brocchinia verheckeni n. sp. and Brocchinia harasewychi n. sp. are described from several stations from 340 to 720m on the Continental Slope off Northeast Brazil. Brocchinia verheckeni occurred from the states of Ceará to Sergipe, and B. harasewychi was collected from the states of Pernambuco to Alagoas. Both species are considered endemic to these regions. This is the second record of the genus Brocchinia Jousseaume, 1887 in deep waters off Brazil. Brocchinia harasewychi has a protoconch with 1 ¼ whorls, which is more inflated in comparison to B. verheckeni, the body whorl has 3 spiral cords, the uppermost bordering the suture and the other 2 near mid-whorl. The body whorl of Brocchinia verheckeni has 3 strongly nodulose spiral cords and an outer lip with 5 to 6 internal denticles, while that of B. harasewychi has a smooth outer lip. The genus Gergovia Cossmann, 1899 is recorded for the first time in the Atlantic Ocean with the description of Gergovia petiti n. sp., known only from the oceanic region from Northeast Brazil, occurring from the state of Ceará to the state of Bahia, as well as in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, probably living in the muddy substrate at depths of between 206 and 720 meters.

New species of Microscleroderma and Amphibleptula (Demospongiae, Tetractinellida, Scleritodermidae) from two contrasting marine environments

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Patricia Gómez ◽  
Fernando Calderón-Gutiérrez ◽  
Carlos González-Gándara ◽  
María De Los Angeles Rojas-Terán
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
First Record ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nominal Species ◽  
Marine Environments ◽  
Western Atlantic ◽  
Cozumel Island ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time

Abstract We record for the first time a nominal species of the genus Microscleroderma in the Western Atlantic, and the first record of the genus Amphibleptula in Mexico. Two new species of ‘lithistid’ Tetractinellida are described: Microscleroderma mexica sp. nov. from crevices of two reefs in Veracruz, Mexico, and Amphibleptula aaktun sp. nov. from the anchialine cave El Aerolito, Cozumel Island, Mexico. Microscleroderma mexica sp. nov. is characterized by its tubular and cup-shaped to wavy laminar habitus, hirsute surface and two size categories of oxea diactines. Amphibleptula aaktun sp. nov. is characterized by its ficiform or lobular habitus with an exhalant area at the flat top of the body, divided into numerous vertical septa-like structures; its desmas have thinner epirhabds, and thinner oxea than those of Amphibleptula madrepora. This is the second species of Amphibleptula that has been described; hence, we propose the redefinition of the genus. Both species described have a shallow distribution (≤21 m depth); they are differentiated from each other by the disjunction between their habitats as well as by their morphology.

scholarly journals First Record of Human Urogenital Myiasis Caused by Psychoda albipennis Larvae (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Miandoab, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teimour Hazratian ◽  
Afsaneh Dolatkhah ◽  
Behrooz Naghili Hokmabad ◽  
Elaheh Hazratian ◽  
Azim Paksa
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Urine Sample ◽  
Human Disease ◽  
First Record ◽  
Medical Faculty ◽  
The Body ◽  
West Azerbaijan ◽  
East Azerbaijan ◽  
First Time ◽  
Identification And Characterization

Background: Myiasis is a disease caused by infections of tissues and organs of human and vertebrates body by the larvae of real flies of Diptera which feeding on living or dead tissues of host for a period of time. This report aims to present a case of urogenital myiasis caused by the larvae of Psychoda albipennis (Diptera: Psychodidae) for the first time in Iran. Methods: In this case report, we present a case of a 9-year-old girl with urogenital myiasis caused by P. albipennis. She presented to Sina Hospital with dysuria and claimed that he had observed several black-grayish colored mobile particles in his urine at different times. The patient lived in Miandoab, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Results: In the hospital her urine sample, containing 3 larvae was referred to Entomology lab of the Medical Faculty for identification and characterization. According to morphological factors, the larvae were identified to approximate size of 8–10mm long, white to gray color, thorns and pale scales and a siphon at the posterior end of the body. By comparing the larvae with the reported ones from Turkey, diagnosis was confirmed. Conclusions: According to our survey, this is the first observation of urogenital myiasis in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Our case illustrates urogenital myiasis caused by P. albipennis in Iran. Urogenital myiasis has not been previously reported from Iran as a human disease.

scholarly journals First record of the family Colinauropodidae (Myriapoda, Pauropoda) in China, with the description of three new species

ZooKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 947 ◽  
pp. 53-70
Author(s):  
Yun Bu
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
First Record ◽  
Sichuan Province ◽  
The Body ◽  
Jiangsu Province ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
Anal Plate ◽  
The Family ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
First Time

The pauropod family Colinauropodidae Scheller, 1985 is recorded from China for the first time. Three new species of the genus Colinauropus Remy, 1956 are described: Colinauropus chinensissp. nov. and C. chongzhouisp. nov. from Jiangsu Province, and C. foliosussp. nov. from Sichuan Province. They can be easily separated from similar species by the number and the shape of sclerotized plates on the tergites, setae on the body and the anal plate. A key for all species of the genus is provided.

scholarly journals The occurrence of the parasitic amphipod Trischizostoma crosnieri Lowry & Stoddart, 1993 (Amphipoda: Amphilochidea: Lysianassida) in a methane seep site in the southeastern Pacific

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 365-368
Author(s):  
Jorge Pérez-Schultheiss ◽  
Javier Sellanes
Keyword(s):  
East Coast ◽  
First Record ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Methane Seep ◽  
Female Specimen ◽  
Southeastern Pacific ◽  
Southeast Pacific ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Seep Site

The genus Trischizostoma Boeck, 1861 is a cosmopolitan group of parasitic and symbiotic aristoidean amphipods whose distribution is poorly known, with scarce specimens reported principally from pelagic environments until 3655 m depth. In this note, Trischizostoma crosnieri Lowry & Stoddart,1993, a species described for the southwest Pacific, is recorded for the first time in the southeast Pacific. The species was known previously only from a female specimen, described from the Philippines, with two additional unpublished records from the east coast of Australia and Tasmania. The specimens studied herein were obtained at 874 m depth, 36 nm to the northwest of Concepción, Biobío Region, in a methane seep site. However, the relationship between this species with this particular habitat is still uncertain. The genus Trischizostoma has been cited for the Nazca and Salas y Gómez ridges; nevertheless, our finding constitutes the first record of a species at the continental margin off Chile, raising to four the known species of the genus for Chilean waters.

scholarly journals First record of Thysanoplusia orichalcea in Hungary (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Plusiinae)

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 ◽  
pp. 287-291
Author(s):  
Diána Balogh ◽  
Balázs Tóth
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Central Europe ◽  
First Record ◽  
Female Specimen ◽  
First Time ◽  
Lepidoptera Noctuidae

One Thysanoplusia orichalcea female specimen was collected in Szakály, Tolna county, for the first time in Hungary. Occurrence of the species in Hungary is not unexpected, and it could repeatedly migrate to Central Europe in the next years due to climate change. With 3 figures.

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