Lineaperpetua gen.nov.:a new diatom genus in the Thalassiosirales supported by morphology and molecular data

Based on a combination of morphology and molecular data of ribosomal DNA genes,a new diatom genus Lineaperpetua gen.nov.Yu,You,Kociolek&Wang is described.The features that help define Lineaperpetua at the level of genus include:a tangentially undulated valve face;continuous cribra areolae on the valve interior consisting of pores arranged as strips;single rimoportula located inside the ring of marginal fultoportulae.Additionally,phylogenetic analysis based on nuclear small subunit(SSU)rDNA sequences and nuclear large subunit(LSU)rDNA gene placed the three strains of L.lacustris in a single,monophyletic clade at a considerable sequence distance from the other genera(Thalassiosira,Conticribra,Planktoniella,Shinodiscus,and other genera)belonging to Thalassiosirales.Despite the similarities with some species of Thalassiosira,Conticribra,and Spicaticribra,the suite of features found in Lineaperpetua differentiate it from these other genera.These molecular data and morphological characters suggest an affinity of the new genus to the Thalassiosiraceae.

A new diatom genus Spargeria gen.nov.(Bacillariophyceae)from Xizang,China,and the description of two new species

During our investigation of diatom biodiversity in Xizang,two species exhibited unique morphological features discriminative from all previously known genera.Herein we describe these two species and describe as new the genus,Spargeria gen.nov.The new genus features narrow to wide rectangular valves,narrow valve mantles,filiform raphe branches that occur on the valve face only,terminal raphe fissures straight or slightly deflected to same side,bow-tie shaped central areas,chambered striae present on the valve face only,being absent from the mantle,wider striae near the axial area and very narrow near the margin,multiseriate striae with small and round areolae that are occluded externally.Comparatively,Spargeria zhuii sp.nov.has larger and robust valves,radiate striae,with one divergent stria near the apices,while Spargeria chenia sp.nov.is smaller,with narrow valves,striae slightly radiate in the middle,becoming convergent or parallel near apices.This new genus belongs to the family Pinnulariaceae,and it was compared and contrasted with other genera of this family.Our work suggests the need for continued studies to document the biodiversity of diatoms in Xizang.

Yuzaoea gen. nov., a new biraphid diatom(Bacillariophyceae)genus and its phylogenetic significance

The flexed frustules in pennate diatoms are usually associated with monoraphid diatoms. Interestingly, we found a biraphid diatom species with flexed frustules in an offshore intertidal beach environment on Weizhou Island,Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. Therefore, based on morphological characteristics, we described a new genus of diatoms Yuzaoea sinensis gen. et sp. nov. CH Li, HH Liu, YH Gao & CP Chen. The frustule of this genus is characterized by heterogeneous frustule with one concave valve and one convex valve,complete raphe on both valves, straight and moderately eccentric raphe, uniseriate striae and girdle bands with a single row of areolae. The most identifying feature of this genus was the flexed frustule, which is rare in biraphid diatoms and common in monoraphid diatoms. We compared the morphometric characteristics of genus Yuzaoea with genus Rhoikoneis and several genera within the family Rhoicospheniaceae, including Rhoicosphenia,Campylopyxis, and Cuneolus. Phylogenetic analyses based on SSU rRNA and rbc L showed that the genus Yuzaoea was the sister group to the clade of Rhoicosphenia with a high support value(bootstrap values = 100%), and the clade “Yuzaoea+Rhoicosphenia” was sister to the clade of monoraphid diatoms, in which the genera Achnanthidium, Planothidium and some Cocconeis with high support values(bootstrap = 100%).Morphologically, the genus Yuzaoea shares many morphological features with monoraphid diatoms like genera Achnanthidium and Planothidium and the members within the Rhoicospheniaceae. Therefore, based on a combined morphological studies and phylogenetic results we suggested that this branch may represented the evolution of one kind monoraphid diatoms, from biraphid diatoms(e.g. genus Yuzaoea), to incompleted biraphid diatoms(e.g. genera Rhoicosphenia, Campylopyxis), to monoraphid diatoms(e.g. genera Achnanthidium and Planothidium).

Structural Characterization of Chloroplast Genome in Alpinia japonica(Thunb.)Miq.,a Medicinal Plant of the Genus Alpinia

The analysis of chloroplast gene characteristics in Alpinia japonica(Thunb.)Miq.is of great significance for developing relevant genetic resources.The high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatic research were performed to analyze the chloroplast genome characteristics of A.japonica.The total chloroplast genome length of A.japonica was 161,906 bp,with a typical circular tetrameric structure.And 133 genes were annotated,comprising 87 protein-coding,38 tRNA,and 8 rRNA genes.Furthermore,22 genes contained two copies,and 18 genes owned introns.Repeat sequence analysis showed that it contains 321 simple sequence repeats(SSRs)and 37 long segment repeats.Compared with the chloroplast genomes of eight representative plants in the genus Alpinia,the gene structure,type,and quantity were relatively conservative.Rps12 was the highest variation site in the entire chloroplast gene.A phylogenetic tree showed that the genus Alpinia was the most closely related to the genus Amomum.Meanwhile,A.japonica is the most closely related to Alpinia chinensis belonging to the genus Alpinia.Overall,the chloroplast genome of a new species was reported in the genus Alpinia,and a basis was provided for the utilization of Alpinia plants as a medical resource.

基于Cerebrus的Genus+Innovus流程的功耗面积优化

对于性能功耗面积(PPA)的追求已成为IC芯片设计的共识,尤其是发展到先进工艺节点,PPA已成为IC设计综合性能的重要指标,尤其是对于大型SoC芯片中clone很多次的模块,对于PPA的追求变得更加极致。介绍了基于Cadence公司的Genus工具和Cerebrus工具,通过综合阶段与后端PR各个阶段的优化,共同提升PPA的优化方案。最终结果显示,在时序及DRC基本收敛的情况下,使用Cerebrus工具相比Innovus可以使功耗降低3.5%,面积降低3.1%,使用Genus+Innovus流程可以使功耗降低6.4%,面积降低8.5%,极大地降低了芯片的面积及功耗。

Natural isothiocyanates of the genus Capparis as potential agonists of apoptosis and antitumor agents:Mechanisms and implications

In this editorial,we comment on a recent publication,which highlights the important findings from the study,including the antitumor and anti-inflammatory effects of isothiocyanates,their underlying mechanisms,and implications.Additionally,a related perspective is discussed.

Contribution to the Knowledge of the Afrotropical Spilomelinae (Lepidoptera, Crambidae): A New Genus in the Tribe Nomophilini Kuznetzov & Stekolnikov 1979 Based on Morphology and DNA Barcoding

The new genus Parathrausta gen.n. in the subfamily Spilomelinae (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) is erected based on a series of specimens collected in the Afrotropical region of Saudi Arabia. The new genus is monotypical, with Parathrausta internervalis sp.n. its type species. The adults of the type species, the male genitalia, the female genitalia and the tympanal organs are described and figured. The new genus is recognized as related by characters in the male and female genitalia with genera in the tribes Steniini Guine, 1854 and Nomophilini Kuznetzov & Stekolnikov, 1979, namely with Bradina Lederer, 1863, Perisyntrocha Meyrick, 1894, Diathrausta Lederer, 1863, Diasemiopsis Munroe, 1957, Diasemiodes Munroe, 1957 and with the genera in the Duponchelia Zeller, 1847 group comprising Duponchelia Zeller, 1847, Penestola Mschler, 1890, Tatobotys Butler, 1880 and Hymenoptychis Zeller, 1852. The character states differentiating the new genus from the comparative genera are discussed. Potential autapomorphies of the new genus are listed. The tribal assignment of the new genus to the Nomophilini Kuznetzov & Stekolnikov, 1979 based on morphological characters is discussed. The support of the tribal and cladistic assignment of the new genus as a sister clade to Diathrausta Lederer, 1863 based phylogenetic analyses (NJ, MP and ML) is shown. An unusually strong genetic divergence of the genus in the COI segment of the mt-DNA based on the Tamura-Nei distance measure from the morphologically related genera is recognized and addressed.

Mitochondrial DNA Sequences Imply Anhui Musk Deer a Valid Species in Genus Moschus

Anhui musk deer [ Moschus ( moschiferus/berezovskii ) anhuiensis ] has been a taxonomic mystery since its discovery in early 80's.In this paper,with museum samples,we sequenced the complete cytochrome b gene of five Anhui musk deer.When compared with other species in Genus Moschus ,Anhui musk deer showed a rather level of sequence divergence from all the other species in this genus.The phylogenetic trees constructed by multiple methods supported the same topology,in which the monophyly of Anhui musk deer was clearly demonstrated.Therefore,our molecular data suggest a full species status for Anhui musk deer ( Moschus anhuiensis ),rather than a subspecies of either M moschiferus or M berezovskii previously suggested by morphological studies.

A New Genus of Mesoserphidae (Hymenoptera: Proctotrupoidea) from the Upper Jurassic of Northeast China

The genus Beipiaoserphus gen. nov. is established and referred to Mesoserphidae with Beipiaoserphus elegans sp. nov. as its type species. The type specimens were collected from the lower part of the Upper Jurassic Yixian Formation at Huangbanjigou Village near Shangyuan Town, Beipiao, Liaoning Province, China and are housed at Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Academia Sinica, Nanjing.

A New Genus—Thelazacallis (Homoptera: Aphidoidea) from China with Description of a New Species

A new genus, Thelazacallis Zhang (Homoptera: Drepanosiphidae) and a new species, Thelazacallis ranunculicola Qiao et Zhang from China is described with 9 original figures in the present paper. All type specimens are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

A new genus and two new species of Chrysomelinae(Coleoptera:Chrysomelidae) from China

A new leaf beetle genus Yulongedon gen. nov., and two new species, Y. formosus sp. nov. and Y. jambhalai sp. nov. from China, are described and illustrated here.

A New Species of Placidellus Evans and A Related New Genus(Homoptera: Cicadellidae)

In the present paper, a new species, Placidellus conjugatus, sp. nov. is described from Fujian, China and its types are deposited in the Entomological Museum, Northwest SciTech University of Agriculture and Forestry (NSUAF). One related new genus, Paraplacidellus, gen. nov. with a new species Paraplacidellus maculatus, sp. nov. is described from Sandakan, Borneo, and the holotype of the new species is deposited in the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).

New Tineid Genus and Species (Lepidoptera, Tineidae) from China

A new genus Unilepidotricha gen. nov. is proposed based on the type species U. gracilicurva sp. nov. collected from Yunnan, China. The photographs of the adult and the genitalia as well as the drawings of the wing venation are provided.

TAXONOMIC STUDIES ON ARGIDAE OF CHINA I.A NEW GENUS AND TWO NEW SPECIES OF ATHERMANTINAE (HYMENOPTERA) ①

Spinarge, gen.nov.with two new species, Spinarge sichuanensis, sp.nov.and S. liui, sp.nov. are described. The new genus is placed in subfamily Athermantinae. A key to the two new species is provided.

A New Genus and a New Species of Grasshoppers from Jiangsu Province (Orthopters:Arcypteridae)

The paper reports a new genus of Arcypteridae i e. Suacris gen.nov.and a new species Suacris siyangensis sp.nov.The new genus is similar to Omocestus I Bol ,but differs from the latter in:① Lateral carinae slightly curved,widest 1 6-1 8 times greater than narrowest.② Cubital area wider than or equal to medial area.③Tympanum organ distinct,♂ widely oval,♀ crevice like.The new genus is also similar to Stenobothroides Xu et Zheng,but differs from the later in:①Lateral carinae obvious and curve.②Tergum of terminal abdomere without furcula.③Male subgenital plate long conica.Type specimens are deposited in Northwest Plateau Institute of Biology,the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

A New Genus and Two New Species of the Tribe Blaptini in China (Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae)

A new genus and two new species from the family Tenebrionidae of the order Coleoptera of China are reported in this paper,namely Neoblaps gen.nov.,N.huizensis sp.nov.,Dila bomiana sp.nov.The type specimens are preserved in the Museum of Hebei University.

A New Genus of Proctotrupinae (Hymenoptera: Proctotrupidae)

A new genus of Proctotrupinae is established to receive Carinaserphus sinensis, sp. nov. from Mt. Funiu, Henan Province, China. The new genus is described and compared with related genera. The type specimen is deposited in the Hymenopteran Collection of Zhejiang University, China.

Dictyotenguna choui,a new genus and species of Dictyopharinae(Hemiptera:Fulgoromorpha:Dictyophar-idae) from China

A new Oriental dictyopharid genus and species, Dictyotenguna choui gen. n., sp. n., is described and illustrated from China. A brief review of the family Dictyopharidae from the Oriental and eastern Palaearctic Regions is provided.

A NEW GENUS OF THRIPIDAE(THYSANOPTERA),WITH TWO NEW SPECIES FROM CHINA

The new genus Graminothrips and two new species G. cyperi and G. longisetosus are described from China.In the course of sorting out the grass-living thrips of South China, the authors found some interesting specimens. They belong to a new genus, Graminothrips, and two new species as described below. All types are preserved in the Insect Collection of South China Agricultural University.