Periacineta mexicana n. sp. (Ciliophora, Suctoria, Discophryida), Epizoic on Mexican Backswimmers of the Genus Buenoa (Insecta, Hemiptera, Notonectidae) [PDF]
A new species of suctorian in the genus Periacineta, epibiotic on aquatic bugs (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Nepomorpha), is described on the basis of morphological characteristics of the cell body, lorica, tentacular placement, and stalk, and its 18S rRNA ...
Dovgal, I. V. +2 more
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Notonecta chinensis Fallou was sequenced and was 15,149 bp long with 75.6% A + T. There were 37 typical genes including 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNAs), and two ribosomal RNA (rRNAs).
Min Li +5 more
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Suctorian ciliates (Ciliophora, Suctorea) as epibionts of stream-dwelling aquatic beetles (Coleoptera) and water mites (Acari: Hydrachnidia) in the southwestern Palaearctic region [PDF]
Based on original data from recent research, numerous new records of the suctorian species living as epibionts on streamdwelling aquatic beetles (Coleoptera) and water mites (Acari, Hydrachnidia) in the southwestern Palaearctic area are given.
Dovgal, I. V., Pešіć, Vladimir
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Genetic control methods for anopheline mosquitoes may reduce their populations without direct effects on other species or the physical environment; indirect effects on predators or competitors may be of concern. The vast majority of Anopheles gambiae predators are broad generalists and consume many other insect species; there is no indication of a ...
C. M. Collins +3 more
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: The presence in Costa Ricaof the genus Trichocorixa and of the species T. reticulata, not previously-reported for the country, is confirmed.
Federico Herrera Madrigal
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What traits underpin the successful establishment and spread of the invasive water bug Trichocorixa verticalis verticalis? [PDF]
The introduction of exotic species has a major impact on a wide range of ecosystems, especially in aquatic ecosystems. Trichocorixa v. verticalis (Fieber, 1851), an euryhaline aquatic hemipteran native North America, has occurred as an exotic species in ...
Carbonell, José Antonio +5 more
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Countdown to 2010: Can we assess Ireland’s insect species diversity and loss? [PDF]
peer-reviewedThe insects are the most diverse organisms on this planet and play an essential role in ecosystem functioning, yet we know very little about them.
McCormack, Stephen +4 more
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Aquatic and semiaquatic bugs (Heteroptera: Nepomorpha, Gerromorpha) of the North-Westesrn Caucasus: review of the fauna and its zoogeographical peculiarities [PDF]
This paper contains the complete list of aquatic bugs Nepomorpha and Gerromorpha of the North-Western Caucasus, which includes 45 species belonging to 11 families.
A.A Prokin +2 more
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Survey of Water Bugs in Bankim, a New Buruli Ulcer Endemic Area in Cameroon
Buruli ulcer is a debitliating human skin disease with an unknown transmission mode although epidemiological data link it with swampy areas. Data available suggest that aquatic insects play a role in the dissemination and/or transmission of this disease. However, their biodiversity and biology remain poorly documented.
Solange Meyin A. Ebong +7 more
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Laboulbeniales on Semiaquatic Heteroptera. A New Species of Triceromyces (Ascomycota, Laboulbeniales) on Microvelia (Heteroptera, Veliidae) from Spain [PDF]
A new species of fungal genus Triceromyces (Laboulbeniales) is described: Triceromyces benjaminii. The description is based on several thalli found on the insect host Microvelia pygmaea (Heteroptera, Veliidae), collected in two localities from SE Spain ...
Santamaria, Sergio
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