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Louhichi M, Girard A, Jribi I. Fishermen Interviews: A Cost-Effective Tool for Evaluating the Impact of Fisheries on Vulnerable Sea Turtles in Tunisia and Identifying Levers of Mitigation. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13091535. [PMID: 37174572 PMCID: PMC10177481 DOI: 10.3390/ani13091535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Fisheries bycatch is considered one of the main threats to sea turtles. To provide an updated assessment of the bycatch impact on loggerhead turtles in Tunisia, 483 interviews were conducted with fishermen in 19 ports along the Gulfs of Gabes and Hammamet. The interview questions included data on vessel and fishing gear characteristics, monthly fishing effort, and monthly sea turtle bycatch of the last year. Results revealed that sea turtle bycatch per unit effort (BPUE) was the highest for ray nets (0.73 turtles/vessel/day, 95% CI [0.02-1.15]), followed by pelagic longlines (0.6 turtles/vessel/day, 95% CI [0-4.23]) and shark nets (0.4 turtles/vessel/day, 95% CI [0-2.12]). However, due to the trawlers' high fishing effort, the cumulative impact of the trawl nets was the highest with an estimated number of 11,740 (95% CI [0-41,525.75]) turtles caught per year in Tunisia. Factors influencing the bycatch risk were gear characteristics (mesh size for nets, hook size for longlines, vertical opening for trawls), as well as season and location of operations. These factors will guide the research of mitigation solutions. The interviews with fishermen proved to be a cost-effective approach for the rapid assessment of sea turtle interactions with fisheries in the context of Tunisia.
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- Maissa Louhichi
- BIOME Lab, Sfax Faculty of Sciences, Univerity of Sfax P.O. Box 1171, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- PatriNat, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, rue Buffon, 75005 Paris, France
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- BIOME Lab, Sfax Faculty of Sciences, Univerity of Sfax P.O. Box 1171, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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Tan F, Banerjee AK, Deng J, Feng H, Feng Y, Shu Y, Wang J. Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of Firmiana hainanensis (Malvaceae), an endemic and vulnerable tree species of China. Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2023; 8:57-60. [PMID: 36620311 PMCID: PMC9817124 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2022.2160669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Firmiana hainanensis Kosterm. is a commercially valuable endemic tree species in China and has long been considered a globally vulnerable species. We assembled and characterized the complete chloroplast genome of this species by using Illumina pair-end sequencing data. The total chloroplast genome size was 161,559 bp, including two inverted repeats (IRs) of 25,612 bp, separated by a large single copy (LSC) and a small single copy (SSC) regions of 90,057 and 20,277 bp, respectively. A total of 130 genes were identified, including 85 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA, and eight rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis showed that F. hainanensis was the most basal species in the genus Firmiana. The chloroplast genome of this species will provide a theoretical basis to understand the taxa's evolution further and is expected to contribute to its conservation efforts.
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- Fengxiao Tan
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Circular Agriculture, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, PR China,CONTACT Fengxiao Tan
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- School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Circular Agriculture, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Circular Agriculture, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Circular Agriculture, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, PR China,Jianwu Wang College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, 480 Wushan Road, Guangzhou510642, PR China
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Tan F, Li W, Lü J, Pei C, Li Q, Jia Y, Wang J. Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of Trailliaedoxa gracilis (Rubiaceae). Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2023; 8:1-3. [PMID: 36620313 PMCID: PMC9817128 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2022.2155491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Trailliaedoxa gracilis (Rubiaceae) is a Chinese endemic monotypic genus distributed in southwestern China. This study reported the complete chloroplast genome of T. gracilis assembled from Illumina sequencing reads. The chloroplast genome size is 152,407 bp, containing a single large copy (LSC) region of 82,957 bp, a short single copy (SSC) region of 17,936 bp, and a pair of inverted repeats (IRs) of 25,757 bp. A total of 127 genes were found, including 82 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA genes, and eight rRNA genes. A phylogenetic analysis using the maximum likelihood algorithm revealed that T. gracilis belonged to the subfamily Ixoroideae and had the closest relationship with Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea.
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- Fengxiao Tan
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China,CONTACT Fengxiao Tan
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China,Jianwu Wang College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, 480 Wushan Road, Guangzhou510642, China
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de Abreu Rodrigues Ponte I, de Vasconcelos Filho JE, Feitosa CV, Ferreira BP. Demography of the black grouper, Mycteroperca bonaci (Poey, 1860) (Teleostei: Epinephelidae) from the North Brazil Shelf. J Fish Biol 2022; 101:190-203. [PMID: 35560225 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.15085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Mycteroperca bonaci (black grouper) is one of the most sought species of grouper along its entire distribution, being a prime target for demersal line fisheries because of its high commercial value. Nonetheless, because of population declines the species is considered near threatened according to the IUCN red list. The present study aimed to determine the population parameters of M. bonaci, including growth, reproduction and mortality, and thus contributes to measures towards its conservation and management in the southwestern Atlantic. The sampling area is in the North Brazil Shelf, off Maranhão State, an area of intense fisheries development and yet poorly known. The large continental shelf harbours unique coral reef formations and has been declared an ecologically or biologically significant marine area (EBSA). Sampling on landing sites was carried out monthly between May 2017 and January 2019. A total of 137 black grouper specimens were sampled from commercial landings of artisanal fisheries. The size of the specimens ranged from 44 to 157 cm, and the weight varied from 0.976 to 54 kg. The length-weight was established: log(TW) = -11.26 + 3.01log(TL). Histological analysis of the gonads confirmed only the presence of female individuals, and the occurrence of individuals in the sexual transition was not recorded. Higher GSI values and higher frequency of spawning capable staged individuals occurred during the months of June to August, indicating spawning peaks. The estimated age of sexual maturity A50 for females was 4.62 years ( x _ 93 cm-TL). The growth parameters for the Von Bertalanffy model were TL∞ (cm): 185.5, k: 0.04, t0 (year): -4.75 (t0 not fixed) and TL∞ (cm): 141, k: 0.11 (t0 = 0 fixed). The total estimated mortality rate (Z) according to catch length presented a Z value = 0.11, and the natural mortality was M = 0.04 year-1 . This is the first study on the age and growth of M. bonaci in the SWA, a region where the species is considered as endangered according to Brazil's red list regional assessment. Only females were present in the samples, results that suggest either differential capturability of sexes because of distinct patterns of behaviour or distribution or an effect of selective mortality upon larger and older individuals, as the species is described as a protogynous hermaphrodite. This indicates the need to closely manage this population to avoid collapses. Recovery plans that have been planned by the Brazilian government but not yet implemented for the species must be put into practice to avoid progressive decline as fisheries target more remote areas.
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- Isabela de Abreu Rodrigues Ponte
- Instituto de Ciências do Mar, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
- Laboratório de Dinâmica Populacional e Ecologia de Peixes Marinhos (DIPEMAR), Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Departamento de Oceanografia, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
- Laboratório de Estudos em Ecossistemas Oceânicos e Recifais (LECOR), Recife, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências do Mar, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
- Laboratório de Dinâmica Populacional e Ecologia de Peixes Marinhos (DIPEMAR), Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Departamento de Oceanografia, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
- Laboratório de Estudos em Ecossistemas Oceânicos e Recifais (LECOR), Recife, Brazil
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Becerril-García EE, Hoyos-Padilla EM, Santana-Morales O, Gutiérrez-Ortiz MA, Ayala-Bocos A, Galván-Magaña F. An estimate of the number of white sharks Carcharodon carcharias interacting with ecotourism in Guadalupe Island. J Fish Biol 2020; 97:1861-1864. [PMID: 32920886 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The aim of the present study is to provide an estimate of the number of white sharks Carcharodon carcharias that seasonally interact with ecotourism boats in Guadalupe Island using Schnabel's mark-recapture method and 6316 records of white sharks during 2012-2014. The results of the estimation highlight an abundance of 78 white sharks 95% C.I. (62.1, 105.6) interacting with ecotourism. The regulations regarding the number of tourists, boats and the monitoring of white sharks should be assessed to improve management decisions regarding the conservation and sustainable use of this threatened species.
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- Edgar E Becerril-García
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas, La Paz, Mexico
- Pelagios Kakunjá A.C., La Paz, Mexico
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- Pelagios Kakunjá A.C., La Paz, Mexico
- Fins Attached, Marine Research and Conservation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
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- Facultad de Ciencias Marinas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada, Mexico
- Ecología Cielo Mar y Tierra A.C., Ensenada, Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas, La Paz, Mexico
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Wu M, Shi X, Tan D. Development of SSR markers for Astragalus lehmannianus, a vulnerable species from northwestern China. Appl Plant Sci 2019; 7:e11297. [PMID: 31667025 PMCID: PMC6814180 DOI: 10.1002/aps3.11297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PREMISE Astragalus lehmannianus (Fabaceae) is a vulnerable species found in the cold deserts of northwestern China. We aimed to characterize polymorphic microsatellite loci for A. lehmannianus to support future studies of population genetic dynamics and conservation management of the species. METHODS AND RESULTS We used next-generation sequencing to detect polymorphic microsatellites. Twenty-five potential microsatellite loci were identified, 12 of which were polymorphic and present in the three study populations of A. lehmannianus. Levels of observed and expected heterozygosities were 0.000-1.000 and 0.000-0.827, respectively. Furthermore, two and five of the 12 developed primers were successfully amplified in two congeneric species, A. arpilobus and A. oxyglottis, respectively. CONCLUSIONS These newly developed microsatellite markers can be used to determine population diversity and to develop conservation strategies in A. lehmannianus.
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- Mingying Wu
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Grassland Resources and Ecology and Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Western Arid Region Grassland Resources and EcologyCollege of Grassland and Environment SciencesXinjiang Agricultural UniversityÜrümqi830052People's Republic of China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Grassland Resources and Ecology and Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Western Arid Region Grassland Resources and EcologyCollege of Grassland and Environment SciencesXinjiang Agricultural UniversityÜrümqi830052People's Republic of China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Grassland Resources and Ecology and Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Western Arid Region Grassland Resources and EcologyCollege of Grassland and Environment SciencesXinjiang Agricultural UniversityÜrümqi830052People's Republic of China
- College of Biology and Environmental SciencesJishou UniversityJishou416000People's Republic of China
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Lee C, Kim YI, Kim SY, Bach TT, Eum S, Thanh NT, Choi S. The complete chloroplast genome sequence of a vulnerable legume species Dalbergia tonkinensis prain in Vietnam. Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2019; 4:2604-2605. [PMID: 33365645 PMCID: PMC7706621 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2019.1641441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Dalbergia tonkinensis is a critically vulnerable tree species that is distributed in Vietnam and Hainan Island of China. The complete chloroplast genome sequence of D. tonkinensis was characterized using Illumina pair-end sequencing. The cpDNA is 156,086 bp in length and contains a pair of 25,720 bp inverted repeats, one large single copy region of 85,761 bp, and one small single copy region of 18,885 bp. It contains 131 genes including 86 protein-coding genes, 36 tRNAs, eight rRNAs, and one pseudogene. The overall G + C content of the whole genome is 36.1%. Phylogenetic analysis based on 35 chloroplast genomes of Papilionoideae including Cercis glabra (as an outgroup) indicates that all the species of the Dalbergioids sensu lato formed a monophyletic clade and D. tonkinensis formed a sister relationship with the D. hainanensis and D. odorifera group.
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- Changyoung Lee
- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.,Department of Botany, VNU University of Science, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Multidisciplinary Genome Institute, Life Science Hall, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources (IEBR), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Arakaki PR, Salgado PAB, Teixeira RHF, Rassy FB, de Barros Vaz Guimarães MA, Del Rio do Valle R. Testicular volume and semen characteristics in the endangered southern muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides). J Med Primatol 2019; 48:244-250. [PMID: 31087363 DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The southern muriqui (Brachyteles arachnoides) is an endangered Neotropical primate. Semen collection and description of its traits, as well as testicular morphometry, have never been reported for this species. METHODS Testicles from five healthy adult captive southern muriqui were measured, and semen was collected by rectal probe electrostimulation (RPE). RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS A solid coagulum was identified in all ejaculates, and none of them liquefied, spontaneously or non-spontaneously. It was possible to collect semen using RPE, and although solids coagula did not liquefy, we managed to describe ejaculates characteristics and also confirmed that southern muriqui have relatively large testes size. Further investigations are needed to improve coagulum handling, to achieve a better spermatozoa recovery aiming its application in assisted reproductive technologies.
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- Paloma Rocha Arakaki
- Department of Animal Reproduction, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Quinzinho de Barros Municipal Zoological Park, Sorocaba, SP, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Wild Animals, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Paulista University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Biopesca Institute, Praia Grande, SP, Brazil
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Veranso-Libalah MC, Lachenaud O, Stone RD, Kadereit G. Nothodissotis (Melastomataceae), a new genus from Atlantic Central Africa, including the new species N.alenensis from Equatorial Guinea. PhytoKeys 2019; 118:89-103. [PMID: 30881193 PMCID: PMC6418076 DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.118.31572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence, a new genus of Melastomataceae (Melastomateae), Nothodissotis Veranso-Libalah & G.Kadereit, gen. nov., is described from Atlantic Central Africa. Nothodissotis is distinguished from other African Melastomateae genera by its calyx-lobes that are notched at apex and asymmetrical (vs. entire and symmetrical). Nothodissotis includes two species: the type species N.barteri (Hook.f.) Veranso-Libalah & G.Kadereit, comb. nov. (syn. Dissotisbarteri Hook.f.), and the new species N.alenensis Veranso-Libalah & O. Lachenaud, sp. nov., described and illustrated here. Both species are restricted to open vegetation on rock outcrops within the forested region of Atlantic Central Africa. Nothodissotisbarteri has a scattered distribution in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Príncipe Island, while N.alenensis is endemic to the Monte Alén massif in Equatorial Guinea, an area where N.barteri does not occur. Nothodissotisalenensis differs from N.barteri by its hypanthium bearing sessile appendages with penicillate hairs (vs. stalked stellate appendages) and its staminal appendages that are much smaller in antepetalous than in antesepalous stamens (vs. subequal in all stamens). The conservation status of both N.barteri and N.alenensis is assessed as Vulnerable in accordance with IUCN criteria.
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- Marie Claire Veranso-Libalah
- Institut für Molekulare Physiologie, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany
- Institut für Organismische und Molekulare Evolutionsbiologie, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany
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- Botanic Garden Meise, Nieuwelaan 38, B-1860 Meise, Belgium
- Herbarium et Bibliothèque de Botanique africaine, CP 265, Université Libre de Bruxelles, bd du Triomphe, B-1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
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- School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X01, Pietermaritzburg 3209, South Africa
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- Institut für Molekulare Physiologie, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany
- Institut für Organismische und Molekulare Evolutionsbiologie, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany
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Yun SA, Gil HY, Kim SC. The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Saussurea polylepis (Asteraceae), a vulnerable endemic species of Korea. Mitochondrial DNA B Resour 2017; 2:650-651. [PMID: 33473934 PMCID: PMC7799718 DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2017.1375881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The complete chloroplast genome sequence of Saussurea polylepis, one of vulnerable and endemic species of Korea, was determined. The genome size was 152,488 bp in length with 37.7% GC content. It included a pair of inverted repeats (IRa and IRb) of 25,191 bp, which were separated by small single copy (SSC: 18,689 bp) and large single copy (LSC: 83,417 bp) regions. The cp genome contained 113 genes, including 80 protein-coding genes, 29 tRNA genes, and four rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis of the combined 80 protein coding genes and four rRNA genes showed that S. polylepis was closely related to S. chabyoungsanica.
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- Seon A Yun
- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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Hobbs JPA, Frisch AJ, Mutz S, Ford BM. Evaluating the effectiveness of teeth and dorsal fin spines for non-lethal age estimation of a tropical reef fish, coral trout Plectropomus leopardus. J Fish Biol 2014; 84:328-338. [PMID: 24447291 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2013] [Accepted: 10/23/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study investigated whether teeth and dorsal fin spines could be used as non-lethal methods of age estimation for a vulnerable and highly valued tropical fisheries species, coral trout Plectropomus leopardus. Age estimation of individuals from 2 to 9 years old revealed that dorsal spines represent an accurate ageing method (90% agreement with otoliths) that was more precise [average per cent error (APE) = 4·1, coefficient of variation (c.v.) = 5·8%] than otoliths (APE = 6·2, c.v. = 8·7%). Of the three methods for age estimation (otoliths, dorsal spines and teeth), spines were the most time and cost efficient. An aquarium-based study also found that removing a dorsal spine or tooth did not affect survivorship or growth of P. leopardus. No annuli were visible in teeth despite taking transverse and longitudinal sections throughout the tooth and trialling several different laboratory methods. Although teeth may not be suitable for estimating age of P. leopardus, dorsal spines appear to be an acceptably accurate, precise and efficient method for non-lethal ageing of individuals from 2 to 9 years old in this tropical species.
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- J-P A Hobbs
- The Oceans Institute and School of Plant Biology, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
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Roberts DT, Mallett S, Krück NC, Loh W, Tibbetts I. Spawning activity of the Australian lungfish Neoceratodus forsteri in an impoundment. J Fish Biol 2014; 84:163-177. [PMID: 24383803 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2013] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study assessed the spawning activity of the threatened Australian lungfish Neoceratodus forsteri by measuring egg densities within the artificial habitat of a large impoundment (Lake Wivenhoe, Australia). Eggs were sampled (August to November 2009) from multiple locations across the impoundment, but occurred at highest densities in water shallower than 40 cm along shorelines with a dense cover of submerged terrestrial vegetation. The numbers of eggs declined over the study period and all samples were dominated by early developmental stages and high proportions of unviable eggs. The quality of the littoral spawning habitats declined over the study as flooded terrestrial grasses decomposed and filamentous algae coverage increased. Water temperatures at the spawning site exhibited extreme variations, ranging over 20·4° C in water shallower than 5 cm. Dissolved oxygen concentrations regularly declined to <1 mg l⁻¹ at 40 and 80 cm water depth. Spawning habitats utilised by N. forsteri within impoundments expose embryos to increased risk of desiccation or excessive submergence through water-level variations, and extremes in temperature and dissolved oxygen concentration that present numerous challenges for successful spawning and recruitment of N. forsteri in large impoundment environments.
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- D T Roberts
- Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (Seqwater), Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
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