In this paper,a new species of pentatomid bug Menida speciosa Zheng & Xiong,sp.nov.is described from southwestern part of Yunnan Province of China;and the Menida salvazana Distant 1921 is redescribed and f...In this paper,a new species of pentatomid bug Menida speciosa Zheng & Xiong,sp.nov.is described from southwestern part of Yunnan Province of China;and the Menida salvazana Distant 1921 is redescribed and figured based upon the type material.展开更多
Two holotypes of the orthoclad genus Nanocladius from Japan were redescribed and illustrated:Nanocladius(Plecopteracoluthus) asiaticus Hayashi and Nanocladius(Nanocladius) tamabicolor Sasa.A key to the males of Nanocl...Two holotypes of the orthoclad genus Nanocladius from Japan were redescribed and illustrated:Nanocladius(Plecopteracoluthus) asiaticus Hayashi and Nanocladius(Nanocladius) tamabicolor Sasa.A key to the males of Nanocladius from the East Asia was provided.展开更多
A new species Pseudiberus (Pseudiberus) maoensis sp.nov.was proposed,and the first dissection study was carried out upon Bradybaena (Bradybaena) pseudocampylaea (Moellendorff),Bradybaena (Bradybaena) sueshanensis Pils...A new species Pseudiberus (Pseudiberus) maoensis sp.nov.was proposed,and the first dissection study was carried out upon Bradybaena (Bradybaena) pseudocampylaea (Moellendorff),Bradybaena (Bradybaena) sueshanensis Pilsbry,and Bradybaena (Bradybaena) controversa monotaeniata Pilsbry.All examined specimens as well as types are housed in the Institute of Zoology,the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing.展开更多
We documented the pattern of cell development in Euplotes charon. The ontogenesis of this species was similar to many of its congeners, except for the formation of the caudal cirri. In E. Charon, a caudal cirrus is fo...We documented the pattern of cell development in Euplotes charon. The ontogenesis of this species was similar to many of its congeners, except for the formation of the caudal cirri. In E. Charon, a caudal cirrus is formed posterior to each of the rightmost two or three dorsal kinety anlage in the proter, and the second rightmost dorsal kinety in the opisthe. In addition, two caudal cirri are formed posterior to the rightmost dorsal kinety in the opisthe. This pattern of development represents a completely new type. Based on our evaluation, and in comparison with previous studies, we also conclude that the pattern of cell development is variable among species in the Euplotes genera. The variation is particularly evident during the formation of frontoventral and caudal cirri. Based on the segmentation pattern of frontal-midventral transverse cirral anlagen, cirri reduction, and migration of frontoventral cirri, we identified five types: the affinis-type, the eurystomus-type, the charon-type, the raikovi-type and orientalis-type. Euplotes (s. l.) can also be divided into three types based on the formation of caudal cirri: focardii-type, vannus-type and charon-type. Indeed, we conclude that the number (one or two) of marginal cirri should be given as much consideration as the genetic separation. Given this, we reassessed the validity of using genetic separation to classify the group. Generally, the morphogenetic data disagreed with the molecular data (SSrRNA gene sequences). Given these discrepancies, it is too early to draw conclusions on the systematic arrangement of this species-rich taxon.展开更多
The present paper deals with the genus Willowsia and its Chinese species. A new species, Willowsia guangxiensis, sp. nov., is described from Guangxi of South China.
The lack of data concerning the morphology of male cladocerans greatly impedes our understanding of the systematics of cladocerans. This is because the differentiation of males is of significant importance for disting...The lack of data concerning the morphology of male cladocerans greatly impedes our understanding of the systematics of cladocerans. This is because the differentiation of males is of significant importance for distinguishing closely related species. Simocephalus himalayensis himalayensis Chiang & Chen, 1974 (Cladocera, Simocephalus) is an endemic cladoceran species in the Tibetan plateau, China. To date, no information has been available regarding the morphology and biology of its males. In this study, we provide the morphological and biological data of the males that were produced in laboratory populations. The male individuals are about 1.01–1.20 mm long; the margin of antennulae possess two sensory papilla; dorsal valve margin smooth. Two vas deferens are located between the supra-anal angle and the proximal anal teeth. Sperm is round with a diameter of two micrometers. An updated morphological description and reproductive data of the females of this species are also provided.展开更多
This paper reports six species of crane flies from Dayaoshan National Nature Reserve, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, including one new species, Indotipula jinxiuensis sp. nov. The males of Pselliophora guang...This paper reports six species of crane flies from Dayaoshan National Nature Reserve, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, including one new species, Indotipula jinxiuensis sp. nov. The males of Pselliophora guangxiensis Yang Yang, 1988 and Holorusia basiflava Yang Yang, 1993 and female of Pselliophora xanthopimplina Enderlein, 1921 are redescribed and illustrated with new morphological characters. The females of P. guangxiensis and H. basiflava are described and illustrated for the first time. A key for separating known species of Indotipula Edwards, 1931 from China is provided. DNA barcodes of all species in this study are provided and analyzed.展开更多
Pampus cinereus （Bloch, 1795） （Stromateidae）, a species believed to be widely distributed throughout the Indo-Western Pacific region, was redescribed and a neotype was designated. The designation of a neotype was ...Pampus cinereus （Bloch, 1795） （Stromateidae）, a species believed to be widely distributed throughout the Indo-Western Pacific region, was redescribed and a neotype was designated. The designation of a neotype was necessary because of ambiguous data in Bloch＇s original description and the loss of the original type specimen. Morphological data indicated that 10 recently-collected specimens from the coasts of southem China agreed well with Bloch＇s original description and figure ofP. cinereus. A neotype for this species was selected from among the 10 specimens, and a detailed description is presented in this paper.展开更多
This paper reports a new record of Alpheus tenuicarpus de Man, 1908 that belongs to the Brevirostris group of Alpheus from Chinese seas. The species is re-described and includes morphological characters not in the ori...This paper reports a new record of Alpheus tenuicarpus de Man, 1908 that belongs to the Brevirostris group of Alpheus from Chinese seas. The species is re-described and includes morphological characters not in the original description. A key species are also provided. to species of the group is provided. Remarks on similar展开更多
There are only five species of the genus Goniodoma Zeller,1849 in the world.This paper deals with the two species of this genus found in China.Among them,G.auroguttella Zeller,1849 from Ningxia is newly recorded in Ch...There are only five species of the genus Goniodoma Zeller,1849 in the world.This paper deals with the two species of this genus found in China.Among them,G.auroguttella Zeller,1849 from Ningxia is newly recorded in China.Photographs of adults,genitalia and distribution are provided,along with a key to the known species of Goniodoma in China.展开更多
A new species of goneplacid crab, Paragoneplax chenae, is described, based on collections from the Nansha Islands, South China Sea. P. chenae closely resembles its only congener P. serenei (Zarenkov, 1972) in general ...A new species of goneplacid crab, Paragoneplax chenae, is described, based on collections from the Nansha Islands, South China Sea. P. chenae closely resembles its only congener P. serenei (Zarenkov, 1972) in general appearance. They are distinguishable from each other by the male abdominal and gonopodal characters.展开更多
文摘In this paper,a new species of pentatomid bug Menida speciosa Zheng & Xiong,sp.nov.is described from southwestern part of Yunnan Province of China;and the Menida salvazana Distant 1921 is redescribed and figured based upon the type material.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(31460572,31101624)the Natural Science Foundation of Education Bureau of Hubei Province,China(B2016102)+1 种基金the Fourth Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Biological Resources Protection and Utilization of Hubei Province(PKLHB1305,PKLHB1326)the First Level Disciplines of Forestry of Hubei University for Nationalities
文摘Two holotypes of the orthoclad genus Nanocladius from Japan were redescribed and illustrated:Nanocladius(Plecopteracoluthus) asiaticus Hayashi and Nanocladius(Nanocladius) tamabicolor Sasa.A key to the males of Nanocladius from the East Asia was provided.
文摘A new species Pseudiberus (Pseudiberus) maoensis sp.nov.was proposed,and the first dissection study was carried out upon Bradybaena (Bradybaena) pseudocampylaea (Moellendorff),Bradybaena (Bradybaena) sueshanensis Pilsbry,and Bradybaena (Bradybaena) controversa monotaeniata Pilsbry.All examined specimens as well as types are housed in the Institute of Zoology,the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40906065)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 20090451351)a grant from the Center of Excellence in Biodiversity, King Saud University
文摘We documented the pattern of cell development in Euplotes charon. The ontogenesis of this species was similar to many of its congeners, except for the formation of the caudal cirri. In E. Charon, a caudal cirrus is formed posterior to each of the rightmost two or three dorsal kinety anlage in the proter, and the second rightmost dorsal kinety in the opisthe. In addition, two caudal cirri are formed posterior to the rightmost dorsal kinety in the opisthe. This pattern of development represents a completely new type. Based on our evaluation, and in comparison with previous studies, we also conclude that the pattern of cell development is variable among species in the Euplotes genera. The variation is particularly evident during the formation of frontoventral and caudal cirri. Based on the segmentation pattern of frontal-midventral transverse cirral anlagen, cirri reduction, and migration of frontoventral cirri, we identified five types: the affinis-type, the eurystomus-type, the charon-type, the raikovi-type and orientalis-type. Euplotes (s. l.) can also be divided into three types based on the formation of caudal cirri: focardii-type, vannus-type and charon-type. Indeed, we conclude that the number (one or two) of marginal cirri should be given as much consideration as the genetic separation. Given this, we reassessed the validity of using genetic separation to classify the group. Generally, the morphogenetic data disagreed with the molecular data (SSrRNA gene sequences). Given these discrepancies, it is too early to draw conclusions on the systematic arrangement of this species-rich taxon.
基金The project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30370135)
文摘The present paper deals with the genus Willowsia and its Chinese species. A new species, Willowsia guangxiensis, sp. nov., is described from Guangxi of South China.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.31071880,31030059)National Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology of China (No.2009FB11)Hangzhou Key Laboratory for Animal Adaptation and Evolution,Hangzhou Normal University (No.2010100333T05)
文摘The lack of data concerning the morphology of male cladocerans greatly impedes our understanding of the systematics of cladocerans. This is because the differentiation of males is of significant importance for distinguishing closely related species. Simocephalus himalayensis himalayensis Chiang & Chen, 1974 (Cladocera, Simocephalus) is an endemic cladoceran species in the Tibetan plateau, China. To date, no information has been available regarding the morphology and biology of its males. In this study, we provide the morphological and biological data of the males that were produced in laboratory populations. The male individuals are about 1.01–1.20 mm long; the margin of antennulae possess two sensory papilla; dorsal valve margin smooth. Two vas deferens are located between the supra-anal angle and the proximal anal teeth. Sperm is round with a diameter of two micrometers. An updated morphological description and reproductive data of the females of this species are also provided.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31300551)the Anhui Outstanding Young Talent Support Program(gxfx2017059)
文摘This paper reports six species of crane flies from Dayaoshan National Nature Reserve, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, including one new species, Indotipula jinxiuensis sp. nov. The males of Pselliophora guangxiensis Yang Yang, 1988 and Holorusia basiflava Yang Yang, 1993 and female of Pselliophora xanthopimplina Enderlein, 1921 are redescribed and illustrated with new morphological characters. The females of P. guangxiensis and H. basiflava are described and illustrated for the first time. A key for separating known species of Indotipula Edwards, 1931 from China is provided. DNA barcodes of all species in this study are provided and analyzed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.31172053, 41276166)
文摘Pampus cinereus （Bloch, 1795） （Stromateidae）, a species believed to be widely distributed throughout the Indo-Western Pacific region, was redescribed and a neotype was designated. The designation of a neotype was necessary because of ambiguous data in Bloch＇s original description and the loss of the original type specimen. Morphological data indicated that 10 recently-collected specimens from the coasts of southem China agreed well with Bloch＇s original description and figure ofP. cinereus. A neotype for this species was selected from among the 10 specimens, and a detailed description is presented in this paper.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31172054)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA1103040102)
文摘This paper reports a new record of Alpheus tenuicarpus de Man, 1908 that belongs to the Brevirostris group of Alpheus from Chinese seas. The species is re-described and includes morphological characters not in the original description. A key species are also provided. to species of the group is provided. Remarks on similar
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31672372).
文摘There are only five species of the genus Goniodoma Zeller,1849 in the world.This paper deals with the two species of this genus found in China.Among them,G.auroguttella Zeller,1849 from Ningxia is newly recorded in China.Photographs of adults,genitalia and distribution are provided,along with a key to the known species of Goniodoma in China.
基金Supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (No.2006FY110500)
文摘A new species of goneplacid crab, Paragoneplax chenae, is described, based on collections from the Nansha Islands, South China Sea. P. chenae closely resembles its only congener P. serenei (Zarenkov, 1972) in general appearance. They are distinguishable from each other by the male abdominal and gonopodal characters.
