A5073498985- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Plant and animal studies
Slovak Academy of Sciences
2016-2025
Comenius University Bratislava
2021-2025
Institute of Botany of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2016-2024
University of Łódź
2021
Institute of Chemistry of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2007-2015
Institute of Zoology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2006-2015
The protection, preservation and restoration of aquatic ecosystems their functions are global importance. For European states it became legally binding mainly through the EU-Water Framework Directive (WFD). In order to assess ecological status a given water body, biodiversity data obtained compared reference body. quantified mismatch determines extent potential management actions. current approach assessment is based on morpho-taxonomy. This has many drawbacks such as being time consuming,...
The monotypic genus Phanoceroides was initially classified within the subfamily Elminae, based solely on distribution and type of pubescence body surface. Although a close relationship with Larainae suggested (Hinton 1939, Maier 2013), its taxonomic position phylogeny remained unresolved. Based newly collected material, we describe here P. fernandesi sp. n. document morphological characters differences adults larvae aquaticus Hinton, 1939 To clarify Elmidae, used molecular data (cox1 mtDNA)....
We describe here a new species of the genus Neblinagena Spangler, 1985 from foothills Kukenán tepui (Venezuela). mira sp. n. occurs sympatrically with doylei Kodada & Jäch, 1999, which it differs mainly in shape thorax, shorter setae around eyes, pointed apices elytra and male genitalia. also larva species, is first description genus. Larva was assigned to adults N. using mtDNA barcodes. Molecular data were used estimate relationships congeneric larvae Auyán tepui, related Larainae genera.
The genus Onychelmis Hinton, 1941 was for a long time regarded as small taxon with only three known species distributed in the Andes. A study of new material from Ecuador, using morphological and molecular data, has resulted discovery five species: lenkae sp. nov., O. lobata minor onorei nov. splendida We also revised entire redescribed species, longicollis (Sharp, 1882), leleupi Delève, 1968 whiteheadi Spangler & Santiago, 1991. Habitus photographs adults are provided, together line...
A new minute riffle beetle genus Ictelmis gen. nov. and the type species martae sp. are described from Ecuador. The description is supported by characteristic morphological features DNA barcoding data, drawings habitus photographs provided. Based on molecular data morphology it suggested that closely related with Onychelmis Hinton, Notelmis Hinton.
Summary Molecular genetic techniques have been used in freshwater biology for more than 30 years. Early work focussed on studies of population structure, systematics and taxonomy. More recently, the range has broadened to include ecology adaptation. Advances analytical methods technology (e.g. next‐generation sequencing) decreasing costs data production ensure that field will continue develop broaden scope. At least three factors make application molecular exciting. First, highly variable...
We describe here a new species in the genus Disersus Sharp, 1882 from Otongachi Reserve Ecuador. otongachi sp.nov. is externally similar to other representatives of genus, however, this can be clearly distinguished for significantly longer antennae and unique shape male genitalia.
Mitochondrial genomes are a rich source of data for various downstream analyses such as population genetics, phylogeny, and systematics. Today it is possible to assemble rapidly large numbers mitogenomes, mainly employing next-generation sequencing third-generation sequencing. However, verification the correctness generated sequences often lacking, especially noncoding, length-variable parts. Here we have assembled mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) from four specimens Agabus bipustulatus...
Abstract The Carpathians are one of the key biodiversity hotspots in Europe. mountain chain uplifted during Alpine orogenesis and is characterised by a complex geological history. Its current was highly influenced Pleistocene glaciations. goal study to examine phylogenetic demographic history Gammarus balcanicus species using multiple markers as well delimit, an integrative approach, describe new hidden so far under name G. . Results showed that divergence studied lineages reaches back...
The essential key to routine molecular species identification (DNA barcoding/metabarcoding) is the existence of an error-free DNA barcode reference library providing full coverage all species. Published studies generally state need produce more barcodes, and control their quality, but unfortunately, number barcoded still low. However, initiate real progress, we know where gaps lie, how big they are why persist. Our aims were draw understand current knowledge regarding diversity,...
Alpine lakes and ponds are unique vulnerable aquatic habitats inhabited by specific species assemblages. In contrast to alpine streams, the genetic diversity population structure of organisms found in standing waters almost completely unknown. Here we present a study macroinvertebrate from lakes, diving beetle Agabus bipustulatus (Linnaeus, 1767). We used partial cytochrome b (Cyt b) mtDNA gene 560 specimens 43 distributed across 20 mountain valleys Tatra Mountains (Western Carpathians)...
Abstract As global biodiversity declines, there is an increasing need to create educated and engaged society. Having people of all ages participate in measuring where they live helps awareness. Recently, the use environmental DNA (eDNA) for surveys has gained momentum. Here, we explore whether sampling eDNA sequencing it can be used as a means rapidly surveying urban educational purposes. We sampled 2 × 1 L water from each 15 locations city Trondheim, Norway, including variety freshwater,...
Abstract Effective identification of species using short DNA fragments (DNA barcoding and metabarcoding) requires reliable sequence reference libraries known taxa. Both taxonomically comprehensive coverage content quality are important for sufficient accuracy. For aquatic ecosystems in Europe, barcode particularly if molecular tools to be implemented biomonitoring reports the context EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) Marine Strategy (MSFD). We analysed gaps two most databases, Barcode Life...
Abstract Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) are among the crucial water and habitat quality bioindicators. However, despite their intensive long‐term use in various studies, more reliable mayfly DNA barcode data have been produced a negligible number of countries, only ~40% European species had barcoded with less than 50% families covered. Despite being carried out small area, our study presents second‐most species‐rich reference library mayflies from Europe first comprehensive view an important...
Abstract This study confirms the extended distribution of two invasive species genus Ameiurus in Ukraine. Specifically, A. melas is recorded for first time Southern Buh basin and nebulosus has expanded further eastward within Dnipro basin. Material collected 2019 2022 was identified by morphological features confirmed molecular genetic analysis. The most reliable characters distinguishing these include anal‐fin membrane pigmentation (light or black), gill raker count (fewer more than 16),...
Assessments of biodiversity and ecosystem status can benefit from DNA metabarcoding as a means to streamline sample processing specimen identification. Moreover, the fixation medium instead precious material introduces straightforward protocols that allow subsequent focus on certain organisms detected among preserved specimens. In this study, we present proof concept via analysis freshwater invertebrate samples Tatra Mountain lakes (Slovakia). Besides highlighting match between lake-specific...
Two new species of the subfamily Larainae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Elmidae), Hexanchorus angeli n. sp. and Hypsilara autanai sp., are described from Guyana region in Venezuela. We provide habitus photographs, detail drawings both male female genitalia, description morphological features important for discrimination species. Molecular differences within genera were measured using 816bp fragment mtDNA gene cytochrome oxidase c subunit I. Sequence divergences among discussed.
The Western Carpathians are a particularly interesting part of the Carpathian Arc. According to recent molecular data upon aquatic and terrestrial taxa, this mountain area is an important biodiversity hotspot Europe. Moreover, W include rich systems karst springs inhabited by specific fauna, where diversity phylogeographic patterns yet be fully explored. Our study aims compare population genetic structure two related commonly co-occurring riffle beetles, Elmis aenea (PWJ Müller, 1806)...