Filling the gaps in the genetic diversity of Austropotamobius torrentium (Astacidae, Decapoda) from one of the few unexplored hot spots
Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
426, С. 2 - 2
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Recent
molecular
analyses
of
the
stone
crayfish
have
revealed
a
high
degree
genetic
diversity.
The
greatest
diversity
is
found
in
western
Balkans
(Dinarides),
where
more
than
half
known
phylogroups
exist
relatively
small
geographical
area,
some
them
having
smaller
distribution
range
others.
While
Croatian
and
Slovenian
parts
Austropotamobius
torrentium
areal
are
well
described,
data
from
Bosnia
Herzegovina
(BA)
lacking.
Here
we
provide
13
different
localities
northwestern
BA.
We
analysed
two
mtDNA
markers
results
with
total
12
MT-COI
nine
MT-16SrRNA
haplotypes,
majority
novel
haplotypes.
Both
genes
confirmed
presence
discovery
new
group
named
VOJ.
CSE
phylogroup
was
most
widespread
restricted
to
Vrbas
basin.
first
detection
BAN
BA
indicates
its
wider
connects
previously
isolated
findings
Croatia.
18
unique
haplotypes
as
particular
interest,
but
further
studies
needed
clarify
their
exact
relationship
other
lineages.
Язык: Английский
Threats Assessment of the Endemic Idle Crayfish (Austropotamobius bihariensis Pârvulescu, 2019): Lessons From Long‐Term Monitoring
Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
35(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
idle
crayfish
(
Austropotamobius
bihariensis
Pârvulescu,
2019),
endemic
to
Romania's
Apuseni
Mountains,
urgently
requires
a
specific
conservation
plan.
Due
its
recent
description,
efforts
have
been
limited,
highlighting
the
need
for
immediate
and
practical
recommendations
ensure
protection.
Over
13
years,
field
observations
were
conducted
evaluate
population
trends
identify
threats
following
IUCN
standards.
Additionally,
geospatial
assessments
predictive
modelling
employed
estimate
both
optimal
habitat
current
size
under
three
distinct
scenarios.
primary
identified
include
poor
forest
management,
extreme
drought,
anthropogenic
development
riverbed
alterations,
all
contributing
declines
in
abundance.
most
severe
impacts
arise
when
these
pressures
converge
at
single
site,
compounded
by
chronic,
low‐virulence
plague
infection
(A‐haplogroup).
total
is
estimated
31,150
(±
449.9
SE)
individuals,
with
1,163,754
m
2
of
suitable
habitat,
which
only
37.9%
lies
within
protected
areas
realistic
scenario.
Poor
water
quality
was
found
significantly
reduce
modelled
size.
In
light
findings,
we
propose
series
targeted
actions
tailored
each
area
highlight
importance
extending
measures
beyond
their
boundaries.
recommend
implementing
‘ark
sites’
concept
regions
ecological
conditions,
stable
populations
genetic
diversity,
safeguard
species
through
effective
management.
Язык: Английский
Warming and latitude shape the non-consumptive effects of native and invasive alien crayfish predators on damselfly prey
NeoBiota,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
98, С. 223 - 245
Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025
There
is
increasing
concern
that
the
effects
of
biological
invasions
may
be
magnified
by
other
human-induced
global
changes.
Here,
we
compare
non-consumptive
imposed
invasive
vs.
native
predators
and
how
these
(differential)
responses
to
both
predator
types
depend
on
warming
prey
latitude.
We
raised
damselfly
larvae
from
central-
high-latitudes
in
incubators
under
two
temperatures
(current
[20
°C]
[24
°C])
further
exposed
them
one
three
cues:
noble
(native),
signal
(invasive
at
latitudes)
spiny-cheek
but
absent
high
crayfish.
Growth
rate
increased
central-latitude
decreased
high-latitude
response
The
crayfish
only
reduced
growth
prey.
Cues
all
species
generally
caused
a
higher
net
energy
budget,
warming.
Our
results
demonstrated
were
able
recognize
novel
(spiny-cheek
crayfish)
cue,
revealed
differential
toward
shared
(signal
crayfish).
data
provide
rare
support
for
change
factors
magnify
impact
predators.
Язык: Английский
Histone Modifications in the Anoxic Northern Crayfish, Faxonius virilis
Marine Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
27(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2024
Язык: Английский
Some Like It Cold: Long‐Term Assessment of a Near‐Global Invader
Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(12)
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Long‐term
studies
depicting
the
multicontinental
invasion
trajectories
of
species
are
often
constrained
by
scarcity
documented
records,
especially
for
invertebrates.
The
red
swamp
crayfish,
Procambarus
clarkii
(Decapoda:
Cambaridae),
stands
out
as
an
uncommon
example
hypersuccessful
invasive
with
a
well‐known
history
at
both
regional
and
global
levels.
This
allows
use
its
records
to
track
distribution
dynamics
bioclimatic
preferences
over
time.
Through
multiple
temporal
comparisons,
tendencies
have
been
explored
period
exceeding
century
(1854–2023)
using
linear
models
generalized
least
squares
estimation
two‐sample
t‐tests.
specific
setup
provides
rare
focus
on
biological
invasions
broad
spatial
scales.
results
highlight
climatic
trends
in
process
species,
including
decreases
values
variables
associated
temperature
precipitation.
trend
encompasses
not
only
mean
but
also
extreme
(minimum
maximum)
is
coupled
increases
elevation
aridity
areas
presence
species.
findings
indicate
that
can
engage
new
ecological
interactions
further
affect
range‐restricted
refuges
once
considered
protected.
These
help
anticipate
changes
species'
trajectory,
suggesting
possible
expansions
into
colder,
less
humid
climates
higher
altitudes.
knowledge
supports
effective
monitoring
early
detection
management
conservation
efforts.
Язык: Английский