A5054816589- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Bird parasitology and diseases
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
2019-2025
Charles University
2024
Forensic DNA Service (Czechia)
2024
ABSTRACT Extensive research has been conducted to explore adaptive variation in offspring sex ratios, focusing on birds as a model group. However, studies date have not comprehensive scope, limiting our understanding of whether there is substantial within‐ or among‐year which environmental conditions and mechanisms are associated with this variation, when during nesting attempt the fledgling ratio largely determined. To address these gaps, we analyzed 18‐year dataset from 542 sexually...
For the monitoring of wild boar interactions with conspecific carcasses, seven carcasses were placed in different sites Czech Republic during winter season. Data collected by camera traps. In total, 732 visits recorded boars at carcass sites. Direct contact was detected 81% records. Cannibalism observed 9.8% all visits. The first direct on average 30 days after had been its respective site. 70 days. effect sex-age class not proven our study. presented findings show that cannibalism can play...
Abstract Implementation of various restrictions to eradicate viral diseases has globally affected human activity and subsequently nature. But how can the altered routines (restrictions, lockdowns) affect wildlife behaviour? This study compared differences between occurrences in forest area with acreage 5430.6 ha 2018 (African swine fever outbreak, complete entrance ban), 2019 (standard pattern) 2020 (COVID-19 restrictions) during breeding season. The number visitors was lower by 64%...
La infección por Leucocytozoon no influye en la supervivencia de los polluelos mochuelo boreal Aegolius funereus. Se ha observado que afecta ecología y fisiología reproductiva las aves hospedadoras, pero su influencia aún está completamente determinada. investigó el efecto intensidad Leucocytozoon, determinada mediante análisis muestras PCR triplicado, sobre 256 (Aegolius funereus) durante un estudio ocho años. Contrariamente a nuestras expectativas, probabilidad se vio influenciada...
Abstract The worldwide distributed subfamily of rove beetles Silphinae contains two well‐established tribes, based on both morphological and molecular data. relationships within the tribe Nicrophorini have been mostly resolved; however, Silphini still lacks a robust phylogeny. Thus, here we resolved phylogeny 42 species 114 known species, using five markers. Heterotemna tenuicornis Brullé clustered as sister to Silpha tristis Illiger, making subgenus Linnaeus paraphyletic. Consequently,...
Abstract Integrative taxonomy of Diamesus Hope, 1840 (Coleoptera: Silphinae) is presented. Adults D. bimaculatus Portevin, 1914 (endemic to Taiwan) and osculans (Vigors, 1825) (widely distributed from northern India Australia) are redescribed, keyed figured, including characters the male female genitalia both species. Variation in elytral maculation discussed illustrated. The absence diagnostic differences D . var. reductus Pic, 1917 discussed, former name confirmed as a junior subjective...
Abstract Proper fixing and long-term preservation of entomological evidence are essential in collections research crucial applied fields such as forensic entomology. Incorrectly stored samples may lose important morphological features over time, rendering molecular analyses exceedingly difficult. The most effective method for preserving soft larvae is fluid preservation. It uses a combination wide range fixatives storage fluids. However, very little comparative work has been done to...
Abstract Providing clear and detailed morphological descriptions of endemic species in limited areas enables new knowledge their biology ecology to be obtained through citizen science. This information can further used for protection. Our study presents the first description larvae all three instars Heterotemna tenuicornis (Brullé, 1836), an Canary Islands that, together with H. britoi García & Pérez, 1996 figurata 1839), belongs peculiar genus Wollaston, 1864. Furthermore, we present...
Abstract The study aimed to analyze the entomological material collected during 13 autopsies performed on unidentified cadavers revealed at different stages of decay in Upper Silesia Region (Poland) over 2016–2022. During preparation human tissues for genetic identification, we larvae, puparia, and adult insects previously undescribed locations: costal cartilage, femur nutrient canals (foramen nutrients), tooth cavities. taxonomical assessment was done using morphological examination or DNA...
In scenarios when the morphological identification of samples is not feasible, utilization molecular analyses becomes an imperative. However, that can often be challenging in conditions where standard laboratories cannot established. this study, we present a simplified and field-friendly protocol previously published Triplex PCR Assay for mammalian plant sample origin using fully portable laboratory from Bento Lab (Bento Bioworks Ltd., London, UK), effectively eliminating need traditional...
The standard procedure for fluid preservation of insects consists two steps. First, the specimen is killed and prepared in a fixative then transferred to storage fluid. Recommendations using specific chemicals or mixtures differ depending on size anatomy animal vary among authors. However, controlled comparative studies are often missing. ideal method should preserve specimen�s morphology as well its genetic information. We have investigated effect 12 combinations commonly used methods based...