A5017683870- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
Institute of Natural Sciences
2015-2025
Meise Botanic Garden
2023
Museum für Naturkunde
2023
Royal Museum for Central Africa
2012-2023
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2023
Leiden University
2018
Guenons (tribe Cercopithecini) are one of the most diverse groups primates.They occupy all sub-Saharan Africa and show great variation in ecology, behavior, morphology.This led to description over 60 species subspecies.Here, using next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) combination with targeted capture, we sequenced 92 mitochondrial genomes from museum-preserved specimens as old 117 years.We infer evolutionary relationships estimate divergence times almost guenon taxa based on genome...
DNA barcoding of non-avian reptiles based on the cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene is still in a very early stage, mainly due to technical problems. Using newly developed set reptile-specific primers for COI we present first comprehensive study targeting entire reptile fauna fourth-largest island world, biodiversity hotspot Madagascar.Representatives majority Madagascan species (including Squamata and Testudines) were sampled successfully barcoded. The new primer pair achieved...
Eurythenes gryllus is one of the most widespread amphipod species, occurring in every ocean with a depth range covering bathyal, abyssal and hadal zones. Previous studies, however, indicated existence several genetically morphologically divergent lineages, questioning assumption its cosmopolitan eurybathic distribution. For first time, genetic diversity was explored at global scale (Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific Southern oceans) by analyzing nuclear (28S rDNA) mitochondrial (COI, 16S sequence...
Morphological and allozyme analyses suggested the occurrence of a pseudocryptic species in Lasioglossum villosulum (Kirby, 1802) complex (Hymenoptera: Halictidae). We analysed morphology more than 1500 specimens DNA barcode fragment cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) 102 this from several Palaearctic countries. Our phylogenetic tree reconstructions, based on maximum likelihood Bayesian inference revealed one clade corresponding to all morphologically identified as medinai (Vachal, 1895)...
Abstract Grey wolves ( Canis lupus ) are one of the few large terrestrial carnivores that have maintained a wide geographical distribution across Northern Hemisphere throughout Pleistocene and Holocene. Recent genetic studies suggested that, despite this continuous presence, major demographic changes occurred in wolf populations between Late early Holocene, extant trace their ancestry to single population. Both origin ancestral population how it became widespread remain unknown. Here, we...
We provide a DNA barcoding survey of Malagasy amphibians, including 251 the 292 nominal species known to date, by complementing previous data with 280 newly determined sequence fragments mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. Amplification success for sequences was highest (94%) one set universal COI primers (dgLCO1490-dgHCO2198) while other primer sets had distinctly lower rates. By and large, we observed relatively high average interspecific genetic distances 25-27% within...
Two new species of Leptanilloides are described: L. copalinga Delsinne & Donoso sp. nov., and prometea based on workers collected in the leaf litter soil Andes southern Ecuador. Both belong to biconstricta species-group (formally diagnosed here). The metatibial gland, considered a synapomorphy for Dorylinae, is observed nov. but seems absent We provide COI DNA barcode both revised key worker caste all known genus. also describe single male identified as potential basis morphology....
Delimiting species in facultatively selfing taxa is a challenging problem of which the terrestrial pulmonate snail genus Rumina good example. These snails have mixed breeding system and show high degree shell color variation. Three nominal (R. decollata, R. saharica paivae) two morphs within decollata (dark light) are currently recognized. The present study aims at evaluating to what extent these entities reflect evolutionary diverging taxonomic units, rather than fixed polymorphisms due...
Fly larvae living on dead corpses can be used to estimate post-mortem intervals. The identification of these flies is decisive in forensic casework and facilitated by using DNA barcodes provided that a representative comprehensive reference library available. We constructed local (Belgium France) 85 sequences the COI barcode fragment (mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene), from 16 fly species interest (Calliphoridae, Muscidae, Fanniidae). This was then evaluate ability two...
We describe Dixonius hinchangsi sp. nov. from a sandstone area near Hin Chang Si, Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand. The new species differs all currently recognized by the following combination of morphological characters and pattern: maximal known snout-vent length 50.1 mm, 12 longitudinal rows dorsal tubercles; 30 to 34 paravertebral 23 27 ventral scales across abdomen; six eight precloacal pores in males, no females; canthal stripe; strongly barred lips; spotted uniform pattern...
Species and populations are disappearing at an alarming rate as a direct result of human activities. Loss genetic diversity associated with population decline directly impacts species' long-term survival. Therefore, preserving is considerable conservation importance. However, to assist in efforts, it important understand how spatially distributed changes due anthropogenic pressures. In this study, we use historical museum modern faecal samples two critically endangered eastern gorilla taxa,...
This study aimed to explore the species diversity within isopod genus Metastenasellus in Benin and Cameroon. Compared other parts of world, described stygobiotic crustaceans Africa is low due a dearth studies taxonomic expertise. However, recent research activities Cameroon suggest higher groundwater than previously envisioned. Recent sampling campaigns these countries have shown that major group underground aquatic environment. The accumulation biological material provided an opportunity...
We describe Dixonius sambhupura sp. nov. from the western bank and Koh Klap (island) of lower Mekong River in Kratie Province, northeastern Cambodia. The new species differs all currently recognized by following combination morphological characters pattern: maximal known snout-vent length 49.0 mm, 14 or 16 longitudinal rows dorsal tubercles; 34 to 37 paravertebral 24 27 ventral scales across abdomen; six precloacal pores males, no females; marked canthal stripe; strongly barred lips; a...
Soldierless termites are well represented in the Neotropics where they constitute about one-third of total termite species richness. However, despite their substantial diversity, have been neglected by most taxonomists because lack soldiers. Species identification therefore relies upon worker characters, particular anatomy digestive tract and enteric valve armature. Here, order to provide a solid basis for future taxonomic work on this group, we supply detailed descriptions type genus...
Soldierless termites are extremely abundant in South America where they account for up to one-third of the termite species richness. However, their diversity has mostly been addressed through scattered, indecisive descriptions, leaving large gaps our understanding diversity. Here, progress towards a more complete knowledge this group, we redescribe genus Grigiotermes and describe five new genera, Amplucrutermes, Humutermes, Hydrecotermes, Patawatermes, Rubeotermes, comprising total nine...
Among the two most widely distributed duiker species, Philantomba monticola (Thunberg, 1789) and maxwelli (C. H. Smith, 1827), latter shows geographic variation in pelage color body size. This issue was not investigated detail so far, especially eastern region of its distribution area, notably due to lack material from Dahomey Gap. We undertook a species-level revision West Africa, including series specimens collected Togo, Benin Nigeria. Using morphological measurements (craniometry)...
Abstract Small to medium‐sized central African forest artiodactyls constitute a diverse yet heavily hunted group composed primarily of species within the genera Cephalophus, Neotragus, Tragelaphus and Hyemoschus . Of these genera, Cephalophus is richest with as many seven sympatric known occur in forests. However, differentiating from their faeces or tissue where whole carcass unavailable very difficult. In order develop robust molecular diagnostic for identification, database mitochondrial...