PeerJ,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
10, С. e13622 - e13622
Опубликована: Июль 13, 2022
The
invasive
Asian
earthworms,
Amynthas
tokioensis
and
A.
agrestis
,
have
been
successful
in
entering
North
American
forests
recent
decades,
with
significant
damage
to
both
soils
above-ground
environments.
This
success
could
be
driven
part
by
a
polyploid
genetic
system
parthenogenetic
reproduction,
often
suggested
as
benefits
for
species.
Therefore,
we
assessed
the
population
structure,
diversity,
reproductive
of
species
using
morphological
traits
panels
microsatellite
markers.
A
total
216
196
from
six
sites
Vermont
USA
were
analyzed.
Although
all
worms
morphologically
hermaphroditic,
lacked
male
pore
(the
structure
allowing
pass
sperm
between
individuals),
only
19%
possessed
pore.
All
earthworms
triploid
(scored
three
alleles
at
least
1
locus,
usually
several),
was
mix
diploid
individuals.
Notable
high
proportion
(80%)
that
one
site.
There
clearly
clonal
identical
seven-
locus
genotypes
observed
each
site,
many
45
individuals
genotype
However,
also
genetically
diverse,
14
54
singleton
(a
single
individual).
Most
(71%
92%
)
found
greatest
number
commercial
nursery
where
fully
23/26
genotypes.
As
expected
pattern
private
clone
sites,
several
measures
geographic
differentiation
positive,
systems,
an
AMOVA
analysis
showed
within-individual
diversity.
paradox
clear
but
great
species,
explained
if
sexually
reproductive,
switch
uniparental
recently
(or
even
sexual
reproduction
is
episodic).
Last,
large
loci
recovered
there
sequence
PCR
primers
are
provided
free
use
other
researchers.
Carbon Balance and Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2024
Abstract
Background
In
most
regions
and
ecosystems,
soils
are
the
largest
terrestrial
carbon
pool.
Their
potential
vulnerability
to
climate
land
use
change,
management,
other
drivers,
along
with
soils’
ability
mitigate
change
through
sequestration,
makes
them
important
balance
management.
To
date,
studies
of
soil
management
have
been
based
at
either
large
or
site-specific
scales,
resulting
in
broad
generalizations
narrow
conclusions,
respectively.
Advancing
science
practice
requires
scientific
progress
intermediate
scales.
Here,
we
conducted
fifth
a
series
ecoregional
assessments
effects
forest
on
stocks,
this
time
addressing
Northeast
U.S.
We
used
synthesis
approaches
including
(1)
meta-analysis
published
literature,
(2)
survey
(3)
national
inventory
databases
examine
overall
underlying
drivers
deforestation,
reforestation,
harvesting
stocks.
The
three
complementary
data
sources
allowed
us
quantify
direction,
magnitude,
uncertainty
trends.
Results
Our
findings
revealed
regionally
consistent
declines
stocks
due
whether
for
agriculture
urban
development.
Conversely,
reforestation
led
significant
increases
C
variation
specific
geographic
factors.
Forest
showed
no
effect
regardless
place-based
practice-specific
Observational
generally
supported
meta-analytic
harvest
trends,
provided
broader
context
by
revealing
factors
that
act
as
baseline
controls
ecoregion
carbon-dense
soils.
These
include
range
physical,
parent
material,
topographic
controls,
also
playing
role.
Conclusions
has
limited
alter
contrast
changes
driven
shifts.
underscore
importance
understanding
need
an
all-lands
approach
managing
mitigation
Zootaxa,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5589(1), С. 382 - 409
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
After
one
year
of
surveying
semiaquatic
earthworms
(Oligochaeta,
Sparganophilidae),
we
describe
Sparganophilus
jenkinsi
sp.
nov.,
S.
carveri
oconeeae
williamsae
muskogee
youngae
and
borgesae
nov.
based
on
extensive
differences
in
morphological
characters
molecular
data.
Three
additional
species
are
described
morphologically
but
not
formally
named
due
to
limited
material.
The
here
can
be
organized
into
three
groups:
(1)
jenkinsi,
oconeeae,
muskogee,
carveri,
williamsae,
youngae,
borgesae,
sp02
have
continuous
tubercula
pubertatis
the
region
xvii-xxii,
tubular
nephridial
bladder;
(2)
sp09
discrete
pairs
sack-like
(3)
sp10
posteriorly
displaced
reduced
two
segments,
a
"caecum."
These
new
contribute
our
knowledge
endemism
biodiversity
Appalachian
Piedmont.
European Journal of Soil Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
120, С. 103590 - 103590
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2024
Earthworms
can
act
as
ecosystem
engineers
by
altering
soil
structure,
which
impacts
other
organisms
and
functioning.
Jumping
worms
(family
Megascolecidae)
originating
in
Asia
have
been
spreading
North
America,
extending
their
northern
range
limits
to
Ontario,
Canada
the
last
decade
New
Brunswick
2021.
At
of
current
range,
little
research
has
done
examine
effects
jumping
these
new
habitats
since
recent
establishment.
Our
objectives
were
evaluate:
(1)
how
impact
nitrogen
carbon;
(2)
presence
abundance
non-native
European
earthworms
Lumbricidae);
(3)
whether
two
sampling
methods
(i.e.,
mustard
solution
wooden
discs)
are
equally
effective
at
detecting
worms.
We
sampled
a
residential
property
Oromocto,
Brunswick,
was
first
location
where
found
province.
did
not
significant
on
biomass
or
carbon
content
top
5
cm
soil,
but
they
significantly
affect
levels.
Both
Further
is
needed
managed
landscapes,
urban
areas,
forests
determine
invasion
dynamics
this
progresses.
Biodiversity Data Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Май 9, 2024
Correct
and
timely
identification
of
an
invasive
species
during
quarantine
or
at
early
stage
invasion
before
establishment
spread
is
critical
for
preventing
biological
invasions.
However,
taxonomic
confusion
potential
earthworm
caused
by
incorrect
treatment
reckless
work
has
made
it
difficult
to
properly
recognize
threats.
Through
analyzing
publicly
available
DNA
sequences
the
mitochondrial
cytochrome
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
people
of
New
York
have
long
benefited
from
the
state's
diversity
ecosystems,
which
range
coastal
shorelines
and
wetlands
to
extensive
forests
mountaintop
alpine
habitat,
lakes
rivers
greenspaces
in
heavily
populated
urban
areas.
These
ecosystems
provide
key
services
such
as
food,
water,
forest
products,
flood
prevention,
carbon
storage,
climate
moderation,
recreational
opportunities,
other
cultural
services.
This
chapter
examines
how
changes
climatic
conditions
across
state
are
affecting
different
types
they
provide,
considers
likely
future
impacts
projected
change.
emphasizes
change
is
increasing
vulnerability
existing
stressors,
habitat
fragmentation
invasive
species,
highlights
opportunities
for
Yorkers
adapt
build
resilience.
ZooKeys,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
1225, С. 65 - 75
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025
Chaetophiloscia
sicula
Verhoeff,
1908
(Philosciidae)
is
a
small
terrestrial
isopod
of
Mediterranean
origin
which
was
first
reported
in
North
America
2000
an
urban
forest
Baltimore,
Maryland,
and
it
thought
to
be
recent
introduction,
with
restricted
range.
Here
we
report
the
current
state
knowledge
C.
distribution
America.
Since
original
observation,
species
has
been
by
citizen
scientists
from
eight
additional
states.
Standardized
field
surveys
Maryland
Washington
D.C.
revealed
strong
habitat
preference
towards
anthropogenic
coastal
areas.
The
affinity
environments,
including
residential
areas
parks,
reinforced
citizen-science
data
most
likely
key
its
fast
spread
throughout
Keeping
isopods
as
pets
trading
them
among
hobbyists
may
also
play
role
especially
establishing
core
populations
centers.
expand
USA
coming
decade.
This
study
highlights
that
thorough,
systematic
surveys,
using
variety
collecting
techniques,
are
essential
address
existing
gaps
on
elsewhere.
Zootaxa,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5589(1), С. 282 - 300
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025
Earthworms
are
important
soil
biological
indicators,
but
there
is
relatively
little
information
on
their
communities
in
peri-urban
soils
and
land
uses
the
subtropics.
In
present
paper,
we
describe
earthworm
occurrence
relationships
with
biological,
chemical
physical
attributes
grass
lawns
native
Atlantic
Forest
fragments
Curitiba
metropolitan
area,
using
different
sampling
methods:
quantitative
handsorting,
formalin
extraction
qualitative
sampling.
Overall,
785
individuals,
of
six
families
12
species
were
found,
four
which
(Glossoscolex
embrapaensis,
Fimoscolex
nivae,
Urobenus
brasiliensis
Ocnerodrilidae
sp.),
eight
exotic
(Dichogaster
bolaui,
Dichogaster
sp.,
Murchieona
minuscula,
Aporrectodea
rosea,
Amynthas
gracilis,
morrisi,
Metaphire
californica
Pontoscolex
corethrurus).
Grass
had
higher
abundance
(509
individuals)
diversity
(Shannon-Wienner,
Simpson
Pielou).
Handsorting
was
most
effective
method
(70%
all
individuals).
Exotic
predominanted
areas
(≥50%
individuals),
indicating
a
degree
human
disturbance.
Biomass
followed
same
pattern
as
abundance,
being
lawns.
Multivariate
analysis
showed
that
did
not
have
direct
correlation
forest
acidity
C
contents.