scholarly journals An update of the geographical distribution of Pleurodema marmoratum (Duméril & Bibron, 1840) in the Chilean Altiplano

Herpetozoa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Pablo Fibla ◽  
Franco Cruz-Jofré ◽  
Michel Sallaberry ◽  
Marco A. Méndez ◽  
Luis Pastenes
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Historical Records ◽  
Anuran Species ◽  
Chilean Altiplano

This study summarizes new and historical records of one of the least known anuran species from the Chilean Altiplano, Pleurodema marmoratum (Duméril & Bibron, 1840). The discovery of a new population in the Altiplano of the Región de Antofagasta extends the known distribution of this species in Chile approximately 100 km south.

scholarly journals Note on Historical Records, Geographical Distribution, and Ecological Characteristics of a Mud Lobster, Thalassina anomala (Herbst, 1804) (Decapoda, Gebiidea, Thalassinidae) in Sarawak, Borneo

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-29
Author(s):  
Jongkar ak Grinang ◽  
Abid Faiq Rusyaidi Amnah
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Size Variation ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Historical Records ◽  
Ecological Data ◽  
Ecological Characteristics ◽  
Natural Feature ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Northern Regions

The presence of mud lobster mounds is a common natural feature along coastal areas and tidal influence habitats in Sarawak. However, the number of species of mud lobsters that constructed the mounds is yet to be ascertained. This paper reviews historical records and geographical distribution of mud lobster in Sarawak from various forms of literature. The early records of mud lobster were from Buntal in Kuching, and Lingga in Sri Aman back more than 130 years ago. A few other records were reported from the central and northern regions of Sarawak between 1928 and 2019. All these records have identified mud lobster of Sarawak as Thalassina anomala (Herbst, 1804). Our present study at two sites in Buntal area with a careful examination of morphological characters of fresh specimens has confirmed the taxonomy of the species and its existence in the area. Some ecological characteristics of the mud lobster, such as size variation, population density, and mound characteristics, are also discussed. The present study also found that construction of massive mounds by mud lobster has posed a conflict to farmers and coastal communities at Buntal area, who regarded the animal as a pest. On the other hand, research on the potential medicinal value of mud lobster in Sarawak is growing. This implies that accurate taxonomy and comprehensive ecological data of T. anomala are necessary to support best practices of mud lobster pest management and sustainable harvesting of the animal for medicinal purposes, which eventually lead to conserving the animal.

scholarly journals Four cases of prey-predator interaction (anuran-snake) through their geographical distribution

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
José Luis Aguilar-López
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
New Records ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Biotic Interactions ◽  
Biotic Interaction ◽  
Biological Interaction ◽  
Snake Species ◽  
Interacting Species ◽  
Anuran Species

The biotic interaction prey-predator between one anuran species and one snake species, in some cases have been reported just in one geographical location, and in other cases have been reported several records through the geographical distribution of both interacting species. In this study we report four cases of anurans predation by snakes in different geographical location to the previous records. The previous and new records suggest that the biological interaction prey-predator between two species is maintained regardless of the geographical location and elevation. The consequences of these kind of biotic interactions for the predator and prey requires further study.

Oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) recorded from Ireland: Catalogue, historical records, species habitats and geographical distribution, combinations, variations and synonyms

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4328 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
JULIO ARROYO ◽  
TAGDH O CONNELL ◽  
THOMAS BOLGER
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Oribatid Mites ◽  
Historical Records

We provide a catalogue of the oribatid species (Arachnida, Acari, Oribatida) recorded from Ireland between the first records at the beginning of the 20th century and 2015. The catalogue, which contains 246 named species includes information on the habitats and locations where the species were found in Ireland as well as the references (if the data were published) where these were recorded. In addition, we include information on the species authorship, together with comprehensive nomenclatural data on synonyms and combination/variations of the named species.        This catalogue increases the number of oribatids species known in Ireland by 50% since the most recent catalogue published in 1998 by Malcom Luxton. 

scholarly journals Species and geographic distribution of Mylossoma Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903 from Ecuador

Check List ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-322
Author(s):  
Jonathan Valdiviezo-Rivera ◽  
Carolina Carrillo-Moreno ◽  
Claudia Koch
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Geographic Distribution ◽  
River Basins ◽  
Historical Records

A review of the species of the genus Mylossoma Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903 found in the Ecuadorian Cis-Andean region was conducted. Two species were recognized: M. albiscopum (Cope, 1872) from the Putumayo, Napo, and Tigre river basins and M. aureum (Agassiz, 1829) from the Napo river basin. A map of geographical distribution and radiographs for both species are provided. Historical records of M. duriventre (Cuvier, 1818) were not confirmed in this geographical distribution.

An insight into Case Management and Challenges in Veteran Suicide Prevention

2020 ◽  
pp. 14-25
Author(s):  
Tamara Green
Keyword(s):  
Case Management ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Prevention Science ◽  
Historical Records ◽  
Military Members ◽  
Prediction And Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Insight Into

Much of the literature, policies, programs, and investment has been made on mental health, case management, and suicide prevention of veterans. The Australian “veteran community is facing a suicide epidemic for the reasons that are extremely complex and beyond the scope of those currently dealing with them.” (Menz, D: 2019). Only limited work has considered the digital transformation of loosely and manual-based historical records and no enablement of Artificial Intelligence (A.I) and machine learning to suicide risk prediction and control for serving military members and veterans to date. This paper presents issues and challenges in suicide prevention and management of veterans, from the standing of policymakers to stakeholders, campaigners of veteran suicide prevention, science and big data, and an opportunity for the digital transformation of case management.

Ecology and biogeography in the introduction to “De bestiis marinis” by Georg Wilhelm Steller

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
Stefano Mattioli
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Phenotypic Plasticity ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Functional Traits ◽  
Marine Mammals ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Restricted Range ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Modern Biology

The rediscovery of the original, unedited Latin manuscript of Georg Wilhelm Steller's “De bestiis marinis” (“On marine mammals”), first published in 1751, calls for a new translation into English. The main part of the treatise contains detailed descriptions of four marine mammals, but the introduction is devoted to more general issues, including innovative speculation on morphology, ecology and biogeography, anticipating arguments and concepts of modern biology. Steller noted early that climate and food have a direct influence on body size, pelage and functional traits of mammals, potentially affecting reversible changes (phenotypic plasticity). Feeding and other behavioural habits have an impact on the geographical distribution of mammals. Species with a broad diet tend to have a wide distribution, whereas animals with a narrow diet more likely have only a restricted range. According to Steller, both sea and land then still concealed countless animals unknown to science.

The introduction of the eleven-spotted ladybird Coccinella undecimpunctata to New Zealand in 1874: the first use of a ladybird for biological control, or a spurious record created by cumulative misreporting?

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Galbreath ◽  
P. J. Cameron
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Historical Records ◽  
Entomological Society ◽  
Beneficial Insects ◽  
Coccinella Undecimpunctata

The introduction of the eleven-spotted ladybird Coccinella undecimpunctata to New Zealand in 1874 has been widely quoted as the first importation of an insect for biological control in New Zealand and one of the first anywhere. However, searches of historical records show no evidence that such an introduction was made or attempted. Instead, there is clear evidence that the presently accepted record arose by a process of cumulative misreporting. An account of discussions in the Entomological Society of London in December 1873 about possible introductions of various beneficial insects to New Zealand was misreported by the American entomologist C. V. Riley, and several subsequent authors restated his version with further modifications and additions. This created the record of the introduction of C. undecimpunctata to New Zealand in 1874 that has been accepted and repeated ever since.

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