Seasonal dynamics and spatial distribution of Urocleidus ferox Mueller 1934, a gill parasite of Lepomis gibbosus (L.)

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 1241-1243 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Hanek ◽  
C. H. Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Seasonal Dynamics ◽  
Sampling Period ◽  
Lepomis Gibbosus ◽  
West Lake ◽  
Gill Parasite ◽  
Anterior Side

Seasonal dynamics and spatial distribution were determined for Urocleidus ferox Mueller 1934, a gill parasite of Lepomis gibbosus (L.). Twenty-five specimens of L. gibbosus from eutrophic (West Lake) and 25 specimens from oligotrophic (Glenora) habitats were examined monthly between November 1971 and October 1972.The data were analysed using a two-factor ANOVA and Duncan's multiple range test.High abundance levels of U. ferox were recorded in both localities throughout the sampling period. The peak was reached in July 1972 and the lowest levels recorded in November 1971 in both localities. The eutrophic habitat, West Lake, was significantly (P < 0.001) more favourable for U. ferox than the oligotrophic one, viz. Glenora.The anterior side of hemibranchs and their medial sections were preferred sites of infection (P < 0.001); gill arches two and three were found to be preferred sites of infection (P < 0.001) for U. ferox.

Seasonal dynamics and spatial distribution of Cleidodiscus stentor Mueller 1937 and Ergasilus centrarchidarum Wright 1882, gill parasites of Ambloplites rupestris (Raf.)

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 1244-1246 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Hanek ◽  
C. H. Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Seasonal Dynamics ◽  
Gill Arch ◽  
West Lake ◽  
Clear Preference ◽  
Anterior Side ◽  
Gill Parasites ◽  
Ambloplites Rupestris

Seasonal dynamics and spatial distribution were determined for Cleidodiscus stentor Mueller 1937 and Ergasilus centrarchidarum Wright 1822, gill parasites of Ambloplites rupestris (Raf.).Twenty-five specimens of A. rupestris from eutrophic (West Lake) and 25 specimens from oligotrophic (Glenora) habitats were examined monthly between November 1971 and October 1972.The data were analysed using a two-factor ANOVA and Duncan's multiple range test.High abundance levels of C. stentor and E. centrarchidarum were recorded in the two localities throughout the sampling period.Cleidodiscus stentor, the dominant parasite of A. rupestris in West Lake, reached the peak during March 1972 in West Lake and during April 1972 in Glenora. Ergasilus centrarchidarum, the dominant parasite of A. rupestris in Glenora, reached the peak during August 1972 in both localities.The anterior side of hemibranchs, their medial sections, and gill arch two were preferred sites of infection (P < 0.001) for C. stentor.Ergasilus centrarchidarum exhibited clear preference (P < 0.001) for anterior sides of hemibranchs and their dorsal and ventral sections, while its distribution over the four gill arches was fairly even.

The role of season, habitat, host age, and sex on gill parasites of Lepomis gibbosus (L.)

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 1247-1250 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Hanek ◽  
C. H. Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Period ◽  
Parasite Load ◽  
Seasonal Effect ◽  
Lepomis Gibbosus ◽  
Host Age ◽  
West Lake ◽  
Prince Edward County ◽  
Host Sex ◽  
Gill Parasites ◽  
Age And Sex

One thousand and forty pumpkinseeds (Lepomis gibbosus (L.)) were collected from May 1970 through October 1972 from the Bay of Quinte, Ontario. Also, 1018 specimens of the same host were collected during the same sampling period from West Lake, Prince Edward County, Ontario.Data were collected on three groups of gill parasites, Monogenea (seven species), Copepoda (three species), and glochidia (one species). The data, treated synecologically, were analysed using a two-factor ANOVA and Duncan's multiple range test. The roles of season, habitat, host age, and sex on parasite load were analysed. Host sex was found to have no effect on the three groups of parasites. The abundance of parasites increased with host age (P < 0.001). A marked seasonal effect was noted for all three groups of parasites (P < 0.001), all three being most abundant during the summer period. A eutrophic habitat, West Lake, was found significantly more favourable (P < 0.001) for all three parasitic groups.

Spatial Distribution and Seasonal Dynamics of the Chlorophyll a Concentration in the Sea of Azov Based on MERIS Images

Oceanology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 689-699 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. V. Saprygin ◽  
S. V. Berdnikov ◽  
V. V. Kulygin ◽  
L. V. Dashkevich ◽  
L. M. Mestetskiy
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
Seasonal Dynamics ◽  
Sea Of Azov ◽  
Chlorophyll A Concentration ◽  
The Sea Of Azov

Spatial heterogeneity of low-density populations of Melanoplus sanguinipes (Orthoptera: Acrididae) associated with grazing and vegetation treatments

2001 ◽  
Vol 133 (6) ◽  
pp. 843-855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis J. Fielding ◽  
M.A. Brusven ◽  
Bahman Shafii ◽  
William J. Price
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Vegetation Type ◽  
Sampling Period ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Rangeland Management ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Melanoplus Sanguinipes ◽  
Nymphal Stage ◽  
Dry Conditions

AbstractThe objectives of this study were to determine whether the spatial distribution of Melanoplus sanguinipes F., the most abundant species of grasshopper on rangeland in southern Idaho, varied annually in response to changing patterns of grazing and to investigate how vegetation affects the spatial distribution of low-density populations of M. sanguinipes at scales relevant to most rangeland-management activities. A lattice of 72 sites was established across nine pastures, covering approximately 5000 ha. At each site, densities of M. sanguinipes, percent canopy coverage by plant species, and percent forage utilization by livestock were estimated twice per year, in June when M. sanguinipes was in the nymphal stage and in August during the adult stage, for 4 years, 1991–1994. Spatial analyses of variance were used to evaluate the influence of grazing and vegetation type on densities of M. sanguinipes. In August of each year, densities of M. sanguinipes were lower on heavily grazed sites than on lightly grazed sites, except in 1993, when the opposite trend was observed. Above-normal precipitation in 1993 resulted in abundant growth of annual forbs and regrowth of grazed plants. The distribution of nymphs in June of 1993 and 1994 reflected the grazing patterns of the previous summer. Densities of M. sanguinipes were lower on crested wheatgrass habitats than on annual grasslands for every sampling period from June 1991 to June 1993, after which no differences were observed. We interpret the results to suggest that grazing effects on low-density populations of M. sanguinipes were contingent on weather conditions; under dry conditions, grazed habitats were less favorable to M. sanguinipes but, during relatively cool wet summers, grazing created conditions that were more favorable to M. sanguinipes.

scholarly journals Spatial distribution and seasonal dynamics of non-biting moth flies (Diptera, Psychodidae) in confound conditions of a stable

2020 ◽  
Vol 89 (4 - Ahead of print) ◽  
pp. 190-199
Author(s):  
Marek Semelbauer ◽  
Jozef Oboňa ◽  
Marek Barta ◽  
Barbara Mangová ◽  
Milan Kozánek
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Seasonal Dynamics ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Flight Period ◽  
Internal Wall ◽  
Biting Midges ◽  
Malaise Traps

Many small Diptera adopted at some level endophilic life style, including man-made buildings. Stables create a specific type of microhabitat, which provides shady and relatively humid conditions in combination with excess of organic matter. Unlike the parasites (mosquitos, biting midges, etc.), the commensal fauna of stables is poorly studied. Moth flies (Psychodidae) were collected in cow stable located in Šenkvice, SW Slovakia. Special traps (derived from Malaise traps) were installed along the stable internal wall and in three different heights. In total, we recorded 6325 moth flies belonging to 8 species. The flight period lasted from spring to autumn. Seasonal dynamics was strongly influenced by rainfall and mean week temperature, e.g. high temperature in mid-summer caused drop in moth flies captures. The moth flies clearly preferred the ground and moderately preferred the interior of stable.

scholarly journals Seasonal dynamics and spatial distribution pattern of Parapoynx crisonalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) on water chestnuts

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. e0184149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Li ◽  
Qi Chen ◽  
Jie Zhu ◽  
Xing Wang ◽  
Jian-Bin Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Distribution Pattern ◽  
Seasonal Dynamics ◽  
Spatial Distribution Pattern

The role of season, habitat, host age, and sex on gill parasites of Ambloplites rupestris (Raf.)

1978 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 1251-1253 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Hanek ◽  
C. H. Fernando
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Period ◽  
Parasite Load ◽  
Seasonal Effect ◽  
Host Age ◽  
West Lake ◽  
Prince Edward County ◽  
Gill Parasites ◽  
Ambloplites Rupestris ◽  
Age And Sex

One thousand and forty-five rock bass (Ambloplites rupestis (Raf.)) were collected from May 1970 through October 1972 from the Bay of Quinte, Ontario. During the same sampling period, 1043 specimens of the same host were collected from West Lake, Prince Edward County, Ontario.Data were collected on three groups of gill parasites, Monogenea (four species), Copepoda (three species), and glochidia (one species). The data, treated synecologically, were analysed using a two-factor ANOVA and Duncan's multiple range test. The roles of season, habitat, host age, and sex on parasite load were analysed.Host sex was found to have no effect on the three groups of parasites. The abundance of parasites increased with host age (P < 0.001). A marked seasonal effect was noted for all three groups of parasites (P < 0.001). A eutrophic habitat, West Lake, was found significantly more favourable (P < 0.001) for Monogenea, while an oligotrophic habitat, Glenora, was clearly more favourable (P < 0.001) for Copepoda.

Population dynamics and spatial distribution of monogeneans on the gills of Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters, 1852) from two lakes of the Limpopo River System, South Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.N. Madanire-Moyo ◽  
M.M. Matla ◽  
P.A.S. Olivier ◽  
W.J. Luus-Powell
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Dominant Species ◽  
Parasite Species ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
River System ◽  
Oreochromis Mossambicus ◽  
Seasonal Fluctuations ◽  
Parasite Abundance ◽  
Gill Parasite ◽  
The Mean

AbstractAn investigation was conducted into the parasitic infection of an indigenous cichlid, Oreochromis mossambicus, collected seasonally from the Nwanedi-Luphephe dams of the Limpopo River System from July 2007 to April 2009. Of 157 host specimens examined, 115 (73.25%) were infected by at least one gill parasite. In all, 1565 monogenean specimens were collected, belonging to five different species and two genera: Cichlidogyrus (C. halli, C. sclerosus, C. tilapiae and C. dossoui) and Scutogyrus (S. longicornis). Infracommunities were poor, with only 27 (17.20%) hosts harbouring four of the five species observed. Cichlidogyrus halli was the dominant species, with a prevalence of 73.25%. Prevalence values for each of the other four species were less than 50%. The mean intensities for each of the five species were low ( < 8 parasites/host). The parasite abundance and intensity levels were not influenced by either the sex or the size of the host. The abundance of all parasite species except for S. longicornis exhibited seasonal fluctuations, reaching peaks in winter and summer. The spatial distribution of each parasite was studied on different regions of the gill, and positive associations among some species were revealed.

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