Simocybe ramosa, a New Species from the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Northeastern Naturalist, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(1)

Published: March 18, 2024

A new saprotrophic species was discovered during our fungal inventory at the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (Massachusetts), which consists of 34 islands and peninsulas. Simocybe ramosa sp. nov. (Agaricales, Crepidotaceae) is described based on morphology molecular phylogenetic data. The holotype collection found in a Quercus (oak)–Carya (hickory) forest under bark dead oak tree World's End peninsula, largest land mass archipelago. Phylogenetic reconstruction dataset internal transcribed spacer region (ITS) resolved S. rhabarbarina as sister species. here redescribed newly reported material from Netherlands, its presence island Jersey, off coast northern France, confirmed an ITS sequence. Finally, we compare morphological features with 20 genus that have thus far been recorded Canada, US, Mexico.

Language: Английский

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New and interesting Laboulbeniales (Fungi, Ascomycota) from the Netherlands, II

Nova Hedwigia, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 5, 2024

Twenty-three species of Laboulbeniales (Fungi, Ascomycota) are reported for the first time from Netherlands.These Appendiculina scaptomyzae, Autoicomyces aquatilis, Cantharomyces denigratus, Chitonomyces hydropori, Eusynaptomyces hydrobii, Hesperomyces coccinelloides, Hydrophilomyces atroseptatus, Laboulbenia expectata sp.

Language: Английский

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The Hidden Global Diversity of the Yeast Genus Carlosrosaea: A Biodiversity Databases Perspective

Yeast, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 2, 2024

ABSTRACT Biodiversity gaps in microorganisms, such as yeasts, blur our understanding of microbial diversity, introducing biases their biogeography, ecology, and taxonomy. The genus Carlosrosaea is a potential plant growth booster, yet it still little‐known yeast group. Considering that databases like GBIF GenBank are powerful tools for exploring biodiversity data, we aimed to map the geographic distribution, ecological patterns, taxonomic . We found 176 records genus, with about 70% associated material, mostly leaves. Furthermore, 55% pertained tropical region only 12% temperate. data indicates existence more than dozen possible new species cataloged undescribed. This study advances geographic, ecological, aspects It also highlights how public literature reviews provide accessible ways analyze information groups limited data.

Language: Английский

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Using life history traits to assess climate change vulnerability in understudied species

Integrative Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

Abstract Climate change is a primary threat to biodiversity, but for many species, we still lack information required assess their relative vulnerability changes. assessment (CCVA) widely used technique rank climate based on species characteristics, such as distributions, habitat associations, environmental tolerances, and life‐history traits. However, that expect are vulnerable yet understudied, like amphibians, often construct CCVAs using existing methods. We the CCVA framework trait‐based models life history theory, empirical evidence of traits distributions reflected sensitivity amphibians perturbation. performed in 7 states north‐central USA, focusing 31 aquatic‐breeding listed greatest conservation need by at least 1 state. Because detailed requirements unavailable most amphibian expected influence drying (e.g., clutch size breadth). scored changes projected mid‐century (2040−2069) from 2 representing “least‐dry” “most‐dry” scenarios region. Species characteristics useful discriminating our included small range size, inflexible diel activity patterns, smaller breadth. When mix drier wetter conditions future, exposure was important rankings. scenario universally drier, were more Using typically available even understudied projections, results highlight potential indicators vulnerability. The commonalities identified provide can be other threatened change.

Language: Английский

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Introducing a global database of entomopathogenic fungi and their host associations

Scientific Data, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Dec. 21, 2024

Abstract Pathogens significantly influence natural and agricultural ecosystems, playing a crucial role in the regulation of species populations maintaining biodiversity. Entomopathogenic fungi (EF), particularly within Hypocreales order, exemplify understudied pathogens that infect insects other arthropods globally. Despite their ecological importance, comprehensive data on EF host specificity geographical distribution are lacking. To address this, we present EntomoFun 1.0, an open-access database centralizing global records EF–insect associations Hypocreales. This includes 1,791 detailing species, insect taxa, countries occurrence, life stages hosts, information sources. 1.0 is constructed based 600 literature sources, as well herbarium specimens Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. intended to test hypotheses, identify knowledge gaps, stimulate future research. Contents visualized with map, taxonomic chart, bipartite community network, graphs.

Language: Английский

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Towards a standardized framework for managing lost species

Animal Conservation, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 26(1), P. 29 - 30

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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Journal of Biogeography, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 51(1)

Published: Dec. 14, 2023

Language: Английский

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