A5028430053- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Protist diversity and phylogeny
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Knowledge Management and Technology
- Echinoderm biology and ecology
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2013-2024
Consorzio per il Centro Interuniversitario di Biologia Marina ed Ecologia Applicata G. Bacci
2015-2019
The phylogeny of Kinorhyncha was analyzed using morphology and the molecular loci 18S rRNA 28S rRNA. different datasets were separately in combination, maximum likelihood Bayesian Inference. inference sequence data combination with supported division into two major clades: Cyclorhagida comb. nov. Allomalorhagida nom. latter clade represents a new kinorhynch class, accommodates Dracoderes, Franciscideres, yet undescribed genus which is closely related traditional homalorhagid genera....
Background Phylogenetic relationships within Gastrotricha are poorly known. Attempts to shed light on this subject using morphological traits have led hypotheses lacking satisfactory statistical support; it seemed therefore that a different approach was needed. Methodology/Principal Findings In paper we attempt elucidate the taxonomically vast family Thaumastodermatidae (Macrodasyida) molecular sequence data. The study includes representatives of all extant genera and for first time uses...
Artificial wetlands have become a common conservation approach to contrast the decline of biodiversity globally, as result ongoing loss and fragmentation natural habitats. Assessments on trend avian in artificial are essential understand their value. This study aims analyse temporal changes abundance bird guilds species small Northern Italy. We surveyed populations over 2005-2019 period from three adjacent wetlands, examined trends both single grouped guilds. found water systems analysed...
Background Within an evolutionary framework of Gastrotricha Marinellina flagellata and Redudasys fornerise bear special interest, as they are the only Macrodasyida that inhabit freshwater ecosystems. Notwithstanding, these rare animals poorly known; found once (Austria Brazil), currently systematised incertae sedis. Here we report on rediscovery fornerise, provide account morphological novelties present a hypothesis its phylogenetic relationship based molecular data. Methodology/Principal...
Background Gastrotricha systematics is in a state of flux mainly due to the conflicts between cladistic studies base on molecular markers and classical systematisation based morphological traits. In sandy samples from Thailand, we found numerous macrodasyidan gastrotrichs belonging an undescribed species difficult taxonomic affiliation. The abundance original nature specimens prompted us undertake deep survey both traits aiming at reliable new taxon. Methodology/Principal Findings Using...
Gastrotricha is a group of meiofaunal-sized, free-living invertebrates present in all aquatic ecosystems. The phylum includes over 860 species globally, which 505 nominal have been recorded marine sandy sediments; another 355 taxa inhabit the freshwater environments, where they are recurrent members periphyton and epibenthos, and, to lesser degree, plankton interstitial fauna. Gastrotrichs part permanent meiofauna general, rank among top five groups for abundance within meiobenthic...
A new genus and species of Kinorhyncha, Franciscideres kalenesos gen. et sp. nov., is described from tidal subtidal sandy habitats in Brazil. The characterized by an extremely flexible trunk without pachycycli that appears perfectly circular cross-section, segments 1, 2 11 consisting closed rings 3 to 10 single, bent plates with midventral articulations, a neck placids resembles additional segment, densely packed scale-like, cuticular hairs, terminal segment middorsal spine two sets lateral...
Abstract Macrodasyida (phylum Gastrotricha) comprises 365 species distributed across 34 genera and 10 families. However, current classification is under revision due to the contradictory results of molecular morphological cladistic analyses. Studies aimed at bridging gaps took advantage supplementary assessments poorly known particularly from observations new taxa showing original traits that could help identify plesiomorphic character states in these anatomically diverse micrometazoa. We...
Kinorhyncha is a phylum of microscopic marine metazoans living from intertidal to abyssal depths. More than 200 species are known; nevertheless, recent studies have pointed out that most this group's diversity has not been revealed. A survey the peculiar Meloria Shoals seabed (Ligurian Sea, Italy) led discovery new kinorhynch named Antygomonas caeciliae sp. nov. cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) mtDNA gene reported for species; hence, morphological and molecular approach used description...
Taxonomic studies of the phylum Kinorhyncha follow a standardised structure, which is extremely useful in many aspects, such as making it easier to read and compare different species descriptions. Nevertheless, morphological measurements methods, essential for formal description species, may differ according authors. In present contribution, we propose method taking representing measurements, with aim obtaining comparable repeatable morphometric results. Additionally, an online repository...
During a survey of the biota St. Lucia Estuary in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa, number Gastrotricha were found among samples meiofauna. Fresh, marine sediment yielded several specimens belonging to total seven species. Of these, two are already known from other regions (i.e., Dactylopodola australiensis and Heteroxenotrichula squamosa), one is described as new science (Halichaetonotus sanctaeluciae sp. n.), while remaining four (Pseudostomella sp., Halichaetonotus sp.1, 2,...
The description of a new representative the species-poor genus Condyloderes Higgins, 1969 from Northeast Pacific (Alaska) is reported. analyzed specimens shirleyi sp. nov. showed significant variation numerous morphological characters, along with female-specific traits known also other congeneric species. These findings stimulated re-investigation type material six species described so far, i.e., C. kurilensis Adrianov & Maiorova, 2016, megastigma Sørensen, Rho Kim, 2010b, multispinosus...
Forestry management can shape the structure of habitat types and have important biological consequences on composition biodiversity. This study focused Momotus lessonii Eumomota superciliosa, two potential bioindicators local wide scale tropical forest alterations. The took place in Karen Mogensen Wildlife Refuge (Costa Rica), a protected area characterized by main habitats where species coexist, i.e., primary moist second-growth dry forest. A distance sampling method was used to obtain...
Abstract The Russian gastrotrich fauna is virtually unknown, particularly the marine fauna. In ocean, investigations have been restricted to White Sea, from where only three fully described species reported so far. this study we describe a new of Aspidiophorus found in sandy sample collected off Vladivostok (Peter Great Bay, Sea Japan). oculatus n. sp. first chaetonotid Russia and representative order Chaetonotida Japan. Specimens are characterized by body up 147.5 µm total length; enveloped...
This study is part of a larger research program aimed at shedding light on meiofauna and macrofauna communities the subtropical Eastern Province KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Previous articles phylum Gastrotricha have detailed faunistic preliminary taxonomic data marine freshwater species found in iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Here, two new interesting macrodasyidan species, families Cephalodasyidae Turbanellidae, are reported from wider area KZN coast. Descriptions based observations carried...
Because of its parasitic habits, reproduction costs the common cuckoo ( Cuculus canorus ) are mostly spent in pre-laying activities. Female limited to searching host nests and laying eggs, whereas, males spend time performing intense vocal displays, possibly with territorial purpose. This last aspect, together a sexual plumage dimorphism, points both intra- inter-sexual selections operating within this species. One element triggering selection is differential fitness accrued by different...
The study falls within the framework of a wider research programme aimed at investigating gastrotrich diversity Tropical North-Western Atlantic (TNWA). A new macrodasyidan is described from fine-medium sand collected Duncans Bay, Jamaica. description based on observations carried out living specimens using differential interference contrast microscopy. Paraturbanella xaymacana sp. n., third taxon reported Jamaica, mid-sized species, up to 564 μm long, with feeble peribuccal swelling. most...