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Journal of Natural History, 2010 We examined aquatic macroinvertebrates associated with Eichhornia crassipes roots at five sampling sites in Taabo Lake. An average density of 1644 individuals (ind.)/m2 was recorded. In total, 68 macroinvertebrate taxa belonging to 34 families and 14 orders were identified. Among these, Insecta was predominant (77.94%).
Kouamé, M.K. +5 more
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European Journal of TaxonomyWe present a taxonomic revision of the gem-fruited species of Commelina and their allies. We address misapplied names, taxonomic confusion, and undescribed taxa based on a combination of macro- and micromorphological characters, ecological and ...
Marco O.O. Pellegrini +4 more
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Biosilicification in monocots: Comparative analysis highlights contrasting patterns of deposition. [PDF]
Am J BotAbstract Premise New insights into biomineral uptake and sequestration are important for understanding how plants grow. Some plants accumulate silica accretions in precise locations in particular cells. Among monocots, controlled biosilicification occurs in several different forms and is restricted to commelinids and orchids. Methods We utilized energy‐
Rudall PJ, Lourenco J, Mahto MK.
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Is there silicon in flowers and what does it tell us? [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2023 Whether flowers accumulate Si and what the implications may be was largely unknown. We analysed the flowers separated into their different anatomical parts, and leaves of different taxa. We conclude that flowers contain Si, in large amounts for some species, and hence the function of this element warrants more attention.
Schoelynck J +3 more
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Flora da Usina São José, Igarassu, Estado de Pernambuco, Brasil: Commelinaceae. [PDF]
Hoehnea, 2022 RESUMO Commelinaceae apresenta distribuição principalmente tropical, algumas espécies em ambientes temperados, ocorrendo em todo território brasileiro e possui uma morfologia floral complexa, apresentando flores deliquescentes.
Josélia Oliveira Costa +2 more
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Duckweeds: Model organisms for research on plant sterols and steroids. [PDF]
Plant Biol (Stuttg)Duckweeds (Lemnaceae), the fastest‐growing angiosperms and promising vegan protein source, offer a powerful model to address key questions in plant physiology. This article highlights their potential for dissecting the biosynthesis and function of phytosterols, sterol conjugates, brassinosteroids, and specialized steroidal metabolites, such as ...
Klein J, Appenroth KJ, Sree KS.
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The Role of Plant Evolutionary History in Shaping the Variation in Specific Leaf Area Across China. [PDF]
Ecol EvolIn this study, we analyzed the influences of climatic conditions and soil properties on the specific leaf area (SLA), calculated the phylogenetic signals of SLA, and quantified the relative contributions of evolutionary history to the spatial variation in SLA. We underscored the importance of evolutionary history in shaping the spatial variation of SLA
Si M +5 more
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Flora of Espírito Santo: Commelinaceae
Rodriguésia, 2022 This work is a part of the Flora do Espírito Santo project. The aim was to morphologically characterize the species of Commelinaceae occurring in the state of Espírito Santo and provide data on their geographical distribution, phenology, and comments ...
Quélita dos Santos Moraes +2 more
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Effects of Predator Species and Size on Prey Escape Success Through the Digestive Tract. [PDF]
Ecol EvolAdults of the aquatic beetle Regimbartia attenuata can survive passage through the digestive tracts of six predator (frog) species, including a non‐native bullfrog. Their active movement through the gut likely facilitates their escape through the cloaca, irrespective of predator species or size.
Sugiura S.
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Flora of Espírito Santo: Pontederiaceae
Rodriguésia, 2022 Pontederiaceae is a small family of Monocots, composed of two genera (i.e., Heteranthera and Pontederia) and ca. 40 species. Two genera and 27 species are accepted for Brazil. In the state of Espírito Santo, Heteranthera is represented by two species and
Marco Octávio de Oliveira Pellegrini +1 more
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