scholarly journals Preliminary studies of fungi in the Biebrza National Park (NE Poland). Part III. Micromycetes – new data

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Malgorzata Ruszkiewicz-Michalska ◽  
Stanisław Bałazy ◽  
Jerzy Chełkowski ◽  
Maria Dynowska ◽  
Julia Pawłowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Plant Debris ◽  
Previous Survey ◽  
Ecological Information ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
Anamorphic Ascomycetes

Ecological information concerning 292 fungal taxa is reported as a result of two surverys in the Biebrza National Park. Most data presented come from the 5-day all-fungi inventory of the Polish Mycological Society in 2013, and 47 species were recorded during studies in the Biele Suchowolskie fen in 2008/2009. In total, 27 species of zygomycetes, 232 ascomycetes (including anamorphs) and 27 basidiomycetes (mainly Pucciniales). Additionaly some representatives of fungi-like organisms from Stramenopiles (4 species) and Dictyostelia (2) were identified. Fungal groups included were the same as in the previous survey in 2012: 190 taxa associated with plants, 15 with animals, 8 with fungi and 71 isolated from soil, plant debris and animal excrements. The most numerous were anamorphic ascomycetes (159 species). Nineteen species have not been previously known from Poland and 31 species are rare (1–3 localities). For the Biebrza National Park 197 species (67.5%) are new.

scholarly journals Białowieża Forest (Ne-Poland) and Valday Np ( Nw-Russia) – Biogeographical Characteristics of Eutrophic Deciduous Forests

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Marek Matuszkiewicz ◽  
Elena Bielonowska ◽  
Anna Kowalska ◽  
Nadjeżda Cariewska ◽  
Jarosław Baranowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressure ◽  
The Past ◽  
The North ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Białowieża National Park ◽  
Eastern Border

Abstract During geobotanical studies in the north-eastern border of hemi-boreal zone, in Valday (NW Russia), rare eutrophic deciduous forests dominated by oak Quercus robur were observed. A comparison of these forests with the model of European deciduous forest in Białowieża National Park (NE-Poland) indicates a great similarity. Therefore, eutrophic deciduous forests in Valday can be classified to the Querco-Fagetea class, the Fagetalia sylvaticae order and to the Capinion betuli alliance, despite the absence of hornbeam Carpinus betulus in the region. Rarity of eutrophic deciduous forests in Valday region results probably from strong anthropogenic pressure in the past.

scholarly journals Amphibians and Reptiles, Luzon Island, Aurora Province and Aurora Memorial National Park, northern Philippines: new island distribution records

Check List ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron D. Siler ◽  
Luke J. Welton ◽  
Jessi M. Siler ◽  
Joseph Brown ◽  
Abner Bucol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Species Distributions ◽  
Mountain Range ◽  
Previous Survey ◽  
Monitor Lizard ◽  
Sierra Madre ◽  
Reptile Species ◽  
Data Result

We report 35 new amphibian and reptile distribution records for two regions within the southern Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Aurora Province, central Luzon Island, Philippines. Together with results of our previous survey work in Aurora, our new data result in a total of 82 amphibian and reptile species for the area. These results highlight the degree to which the island’s biodiversity continues to be underestimated and poorly understood. We report on observations of rarely encountered species including the skink Sphenomorphus leucospilos, the forest gecko Luperosaurus cf. cumingii, and a sensational new species of monitor lizard, Varanus bitatawa. Our recent collections clarify the conservation status of the “critically endangered” Polillo Island forest frog Platymantis polillensis, now known to be widespread, abundant, and common throughout Camarines Norte, Quezon, and Aurora Provinces on the adjacent mainland of Luzon Island. These results add to our growing understanding of many species’ distributions in the region.

scholarly journals Preliminary studies of fungi in the Biebrza National Park (NE Poland). II. Macromycetes

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kujawa ◽  
Marta Wrzosek ◽  
Grażyna Domian ◽  
Kamil Kędra ◽  
Jarosław Szkodzik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
National Park ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Plant Litter ◽  
Molecular Techniques ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ecological Niches ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Ne Poland

This paper presents the second part of the results of the first short-term inventory of fungi species occurring in the Biebrza National Park and is focused on a survey of macrofungi. The total number of macrofungi found during the survey in late August 2012 was 289 taxa: 17 ascomycetes and 272 basidiomycetes, inhabiting diverse ecological niches. The identified fungi belonged to ectomycorrhizal symbionts and saprobionts decomposing wood, plant litter and animal remnants. The identity of 25 mycorrhizal fungi species has been confirmed using molecular techniques. Five species are newly reported for Poland (<em>Amanita olivaceogrisea, Lepiota lepida, Stropharia alcis, Xerocomus fennicus, X. cisalpinus</em>) and 225 taxa (79 %) were not known in the Biebrza National Park. Fifty species are endangered in Poland, of which nine species are protected by law. Data on species richness and the taxonomic diversity of the identified fungi are briefly commented in terms of their significance for nature conservation and future research.

scholarly journals Saproxylic springtails (Collembola) of the Wigry National Park

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Skarżyński ◽  
Agata Piwnik ◽  
Anna Krzysztofiak
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Dead Wood ◽  
Forest Disturbance ◽  
Ecological Studies ◽  
Wood Decomposition ◽  
Anthropogenic Changes ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
Specimen Identification ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract Faunistic and ecological studies on saproxylic Collembola species were carried out in the Wigry National Park (NE Poland). Nine sites representing Tilio-Carpinetum, Serratulo-Pinetum and Peucedano-Pinetum habitats each including three different levels of disturbance were visited twice in 2015. Samples from fallen logs in different stages of decay, neighboring litter and soil as well as arboreal epiphytes were taken on each visit. The Collembola specimens were then extracted using Tullgren funnels resulting in a total of 73 838 specimens from 270 samples. Specimen identification revealed the occurrence of 63 species, including 5 saproxylobiontic, 7 saproxylophilous, 4 xerophilous species living in epiphytic mosses and lichens as well as 47 hemiedaphic or euedaphic species. This composition of saproxylic fauna seems to be typical for the region with the most diverse assemblages being found in Tilio-Carpinetum habitats, while Serratulo-Pinetum and Peucedano-Pinetum are clearly less diverse. Additionally, a slight decrease in the number of Collembola species with increasing forest disturbance was observed. Furthermore, an increase in the number of Collembola species with the degree of dead wood decomposition was also found. This indicates that saproxylic springtail assemblages are sensitive to anthropogenic changes.

scholarly journals Checklist of tidepool fishes from Jericoacoara National Park, southwestern Atlantic, with additional ecological information

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiola S. Machado ◽  
Raphael M. Macieira ◽  
Mario A. Zuluaga Gómez ◽  
Alexandra F. Costa ◽  
Esther M.C. Mesquita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Rocky Intertidal ◽  
Brazilian Coast ◽  
Sampling Effort ◽  
Southwestern Atlantic ◽  
Ecological Data ◽  
Ecological Information ◽  
Intertidal Ecosystems

Ichthyofauna from 29 tidepools in Jericoacoara National Park (Ceará State, Brazil) was sampled. A total of 733 fishes, comprising 16 species belonging to 12 families, was collected. The three most abundant species were the frillfin goby Bathygobius soporator, the sergeant-majorAbudefduf saxatilis and the molly miller Scartella cristata. An invasive species from the Indo-Pacific, the Muzzled blenny Omobranchus punctatus, was also recorded. The known geographic distribution of the blenny Hypleurochilus fissicornis was extended approximately 2,500 km northward. These findings highlight the lack of knowledge of the rocky intertidal ecosystems along the Brazilian coast, an area that needs more sampling effort and ecological data.

scholarly journals An Annotated And Illustrated Catalogue Of Polypores (Agaricomycetes) Of The Białowieża Forest (NE Poland)

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Karasiński ◽  
Marek Wołkowycki
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Mixed Forest ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Białowieża Forest ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
New Localities ◽  
Białowieża National Park ◽  
Voucher Specimens ◽  
Annotated Catalogue ◽  
First Time

AbstractThe Białowieża Forest (BF) is one of the best-preserved lowland deciduous and mixed forest complexes in Europe, rich in diverse fungi. This paper summarizes what is known about the poroid fungi of the Polish part of the Białowieża Forest, based on literature data, a re-examination of herbarium materials, and the authors’ studies from 1990–2014. An annotated catalogue of polypores recorded in the forest is presented, including 80 genera with 210 species. All literature and herbarium records are enumerated, and 160 species are illustrated with color pictures. Fourteen species previously reported in the literature have uncertain status because they lack voucher specimens and were not confirmed in recent field studies. Antrodiella subradula (Pilát) Niemelä & Miettinen, previously known from Asia, is reported for the first time from Europe. Fourteen species are newly reported from the Białowieża Forest (mainly from Białowieża National Park), including 8 species with first records in Poland (Antrodia hyalina Spirin, Miettinen & Kotir., Antrodia infirma Renvall & Niemelä, Antrodiella subradula, Junghuhnia fimbriatella (Peck) Ryvarden, Postia folliculocystidiata (Kotl. & Vampola) Niemelä & Vampola, Postia minusculoides (Pilát ex Pilát) Boulet, Skeletocutis chrysella Niemelä, Skeletocutis papyracea A. David), and 6 species reported previously from other localities in Poland [Antrodiella faginea Vampola & Pouzar, Dichomitus campestris (Quél.) Domański & Orlicz, Loweomyces fractipes (Berk. & M. A. Curtis) Jülich, Oxyporus latemarginatus (Durieu & Mont.) Donk, Perenniporia narymica (Pilát) Pouzar, Phellinus nigricans (Fr.) P. Karst.]. Several very rare European polypores already reported from the Białowieża Forest in the 20th century, such as Antrodia albobrunnea (Romell) Ryvarden, Antrodiella foliaceodentata (Nikol.) Gilb. & Ryvarden, Buglossoporus pulvinus (Pers.) Donk, Dichomitus albidofuscus (Domański) Domański and Gelatoporia subvermispora (Pilát) Niemelä, were found at new localities, confirming their continuous occurrence in this forest.

scholarly journals Preliminary studies of fungi in the Biebrza National Park (NE Poland). I. Micromycetes

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Ruszkiewicz-Michalska ◽  
Cezary Tkaczuk ◽  
Maria Dynowska ◽  
Ewa Sucharzewska ◽  
Jarosław Szkodzik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Ecological Niches ◽  
Trophic Groups ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Fungicolous Fungi ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
Annotated List ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Scientific Project

This paper presents the results of the first short-term inventory of fungi species occurring in the Biebrza National Park, one of the biggest and best preserved protected areas of Poland. The paper is focused on a survey of microfungi. Fungi were collected in early autumn 2012, within the framework of a scientific project by the Polish Mycological Society. The results are published in two parts containing micro- and macromycetes, respectively. An annotated list of 188 identified taxa covers true fungi including 33 zygomycetes, 130 ascomycetes (including anamorphs) and 22 basidiomycetes, as well as two chromistan and one protozoan fungal analogues. The identified fungi taxa, inhabiting diverse ecological niches, represent a wide range of trophic groups including saprotrophs, biotrofic and necrotrophic parasites of plants, pathogens of arthropods, fungicolous fungi and species isolated from soil and organic matter. From 188 annotated taxa, 89% (167 species) have not been recorded in the Biebrza National Park until now and four species are newly reported for Poland (<em>Alternaria nobilis, Clonostachys solani, Mariannaea elegans, Metasphaeria cumana</em>). Data on the species richness and taxonomic diversity of the identified fungi are briefly commented in terms of micromycetes role in managing nature conservation.

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