Complete chloroplast genome analysis of Hypopterygium flavolimbatum Müll. Hal. (Hypopterygiaceae, Bryophyta) [PDF]
To address limited genomic resources hindering Hypopterygium phylogenetics/taxonomy, the chloroplast genome of Hypopterygium flavolimbatum Müll. Hal. (Hypopterygiaceae, Bryophyta) was sequenced.
Zheng-Kai Ye+5 more
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Thinking on your feet: potentially enhancing phylogenetic tree learning accessibility through a kinaesthetic approach [PDF]
Background Phylogenetics is one of the main methodologies to understand cross-cutting principles of evolution, such as common ancestry and speciation. Phylogenetic trees, however, are reportedly challenging to teach and learn.
Telma G. Laurentino+4 more
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Taxonomic review of the genus Nycteola Hübner (Lepidoptera, Nolidae) from Korea including potential invasive pests [PDF]
The genus Nycteola Hübner has been mainly distributed in the Old World and usually feeds on Fagaceae and Salicaceae, but Myrtaceae and Juglandaceae have also been reported. In Korea, the number of this genus has been changed from four to three after 2007,
Yeong-Bin Cha+4 more
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Background The molecular mechanism underlying sexual reproduction in land plants is well understood in model plants and is a target for crop improvement.
Xiaojie Liu+7 more
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First record of the peacock fly Callopistromyia annulipes (Diptera: Ulidiidae) in Romania [PDF]
The peacock fly Callopistromyia annulipes (Macquart, 1855) is recorded for the first time in Romania, from several locations. Its current distribution in Europe and some data regarding the ecology of the species are presented.
Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie+1 more
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Latitudinal Diversity Gradient in the Changing World: Retrospectives and Perspectives
The latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG) is one of the most extensive and important biodiversity patterns on the Earth. Various studies have established that species diversity increases with higher taxa numbers from the polar to the tropics.
Yu Zhang+7 more
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The complete chloroplast genome of Calophyllum soulattri Burm. f. (Calophyllaceae)
Calophyllum soulattri Burm. f. (1768) is an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Solomon Islands. It is known for its medicinal uses and has been utilized in traditional folk medicine.
Dexter G. Pahayo+3 more
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Many hemiparasites attach to a range of different host species, resulting in complex parasite–host interactions. Comprehensive molecular phylogenies allow the investigation of evolutionary relationships between these host plants. We surveyed the hosts of
Zhi-Fang Liu+7 more
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The first record of Trichocera (Saltrichocera) annulata (Diptera: Trichoceridae) in Romania, with additional data on Trichocera (Saltrichocera) maculipennis [PDF]
The Romanian Trichoceridae fauna is poorly known. Trichocera (Saltrichocera) annulata Meigen, 1818 and Trichocera (Saltrichocera) maculipennis Meigen, 1818 are amongst the most widespread species in Europe, but the former species was not recorded from ...
Alexandru-Mihai Pintilioaie+1 more
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Biodiversity arks in the Anthropocene
The Anthropocene proposal suggested that the Earth may have entered a new geological epoch, in which human activity and climate change are influencing the environment at global scale.
Honghu Meng+4 more
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