Cubozoans (Cnidaria, Cubozoa) in the western Caribbean Sea: new and additional records of Carybdea xaymacana, Alatina alata, and Tamoya cf. haplonema

Zootaxa, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5609(1), P. 29 - 40

Published: March 19, 2025

The cubozoans, a small group of medusozoans with 50 nominal species, have been under research, leading to uncertainty about the validity some specimens. This study aims confirm species found in western region Caribbean Sea. We conducted review, utilizing specimens from samples collected, zooplankton collection, and collected citizen science data. Specimens four taxa (two one genus, order) were identified, 42 data compiled for coast Sea (Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Netherlands). Notably, previously identified as Carybdea marsupialis local collections confirmed be xaymacana, further studies on Tamoya spp. are needed specimens' identification. Further morphological molecular localities Atlantic. is first step address other aspects conservation monitoring cubozoans

Language: Английский

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Geospatial applications as an integral component of wildlife monitoring in the Chor-nobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve

Biosystems Diversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 32(1), P. 127 - 134

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

The large area of the Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve inaccessibility some areas to reserve's staff due radioactive contamination make geospatial data collection methods a good alternative traditional field sampling. aim study is assess effectiveness limits applying contemporary tools biodiversity monitoring in Reserve. We used hierarchical cluster analysis compare how well different ways collecting worked by finding distances between groups species following samples: Fauna questionnaire, iNaturalist platform, mammals as part Polissia without Borders project, low-resource mammal surveys using camera traps. Incorporating GIS techniques into studies or inventories reserve undeniably powerful additional source information. platform provides reliable on richness seasonal topographic distribution, despite its limitations terms relative abundance structure communities. obtained with help questionnaire adequately describes situation spatial distribution medium-sized mammals, approaching such an accurate method photographic photo Increasing quantity quality results possible expanding competence training aimed at identifying indirect signs traces, burrows, gnawing marks, etc. Geostatistical are valuable for efficient use technology resources inventory identification generation, uniformity collection, effective dissemination.

Language: Английский

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Cetacean citizen science: Using iNaturalist as a tool to study whales and dolphins

World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(1), P. 458 - 465

Published: July 30, 2024

Cetaceans are commonly observed in open water or near shore habitats by citizen scientists, recreational boaters, tourists, and researchers. Sightings representing images with known time location data may include an assortment of behaviors readily visible, can provide distribution for future monitoring, validate beach strandings, highlight localities where species occur. However, to date, there is no assessment across the presence, distribution, behavior North American cetaceans increasingly utilized science application iNaturalist. To this end, short communication presents temporal trends on mortalities, present within USA. These findings iNaturalist as a powerful tool potential app cetacean research environmental management.

Language: Английский

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Oceanic Breakthroughs: Marine-Derived Innovations in Vaccination, Therapy, and Immune Health

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(11), P. 1263 - 1263

Published: Nov. 8, 2024

The vast, untapped potential of the world's oceans is revealing groundbreaking advancements in human health and vaccination. Microalgae such as

Language: Английский

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