scholarly journals Ultramorphological Comparison of Proboscis and Associated Sensilla of Scotogramma trifolii and Protoschinia scutosa (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 992
Author(s):  
Chuan-Min Zhang ◽  
Yue Niu ◽  
Gui-Lin Hu ◽  
Ji-Qi Lu
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Behavior ◽  
Adult Stage ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Sensilla Basiconica ◽  
Sensilla Styloconica ◽  
Morphological Differences ◽  
Flower Visiting ◽  
Lepidoptera Noctuidae ◽  
Scotogramma Trifolii

The proboscis is an important feeding organ for the glossatan moths, mainly adapted to the flower and non-flower visiting habits. The clover cutworm, Scotogramma trifolii Rottemberg, and the spotted clover moth, Protoschinia scutosa (Denis & Schiffermuller), are serious polyphagous pests, attacking numerous vegetables and crops, resulting in huge economic losses. However, the feeding behavior and mechanisms of the adult stage remain unsatisfactorily explored. In this study, the proboscis morphology of S. trifolii and P. scutosa are described in detail using scanning electron microscopy, with the aim of investigating the morphological differences and feeding behavior of these two species. The proboscises of S. trifolii and P. scutosa are similar in morphology and structure and are divided into three zones (Zone 1–3) based on the morphological changes of the dorsal legulae. Three sensillum types are located on the proboscises of both species, sensilla chaetica, sensilla basiconica, and sensilla styloconica. Significant differences were observed in the length of the proboscis and each zone between these two species, as well as in sensilla size and number. Based on the morphology of the proboscis and associated sensilla, S. trifolii and P. scutosa are potential flower visitors, which was also reinforced by the pollen observed at the proboscis tip. These results will strengthen our understanding of the structure of the proboscis related to the feeding behavior of Noctuidae.

scholarly journals Assessment of Somaclonal Variation in Chrysan-themum (Dendranthema grandiflora Kitam.) using RAPD and Morphological Analysis

1970 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Kengkarj ◽  
P. Smitamana ◽  
Y. Fujime
Keyword(s):  
Somaclonal Variation ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Dendranthema Grandiflora ◽  
Shape Deviation ◽  
Floral Color ◽  
Rapd Pattern ◽  
Morphological Differences ◽  
Highly Correlated

Novel chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Kitam.) somaclones from seven commercial cultivars were obtained through the petal segments culture. Morphological variation of the derived clones observed from the field trials was found to be cultivar specific. The major variants within the same cultivar were found only color and inflorescence shape deviation, whereby leaf and stem characters remained unchanged. Distinct variations were found in the 'Pinkgin' cultivar that color changed from magenta to red. The morphological differences of the tested somaclones showed high correlation with the RAPD patterns analysis.  The morphological differences of the tested somaclones were shown to be highly correlated using RAPD pattern analysis. RAPD markers, using ten primers could better separate each cultivar at 80% similarity value. All the somaclones could be singly separated at 90% similarity. However, the higher level of variability of RAPD patterns in chrysanthemum rendered these RAPD fragments as good candidates for somaclonal and cultivar identification. The results from this study revealed the potential increase in range of floral color and morphological changes of petal segment culture, thus this technique would be effectively used for novel plant production. Key words:  Petal culture, Dendranthema grandiflora, Somaclonal variation, RAPD, Identification D.O.I. 10.3329/ptcb.v18i2.3396 Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 18(2): 139-149, 2008 (December)

scholarly journals Extraordinary morphological changes in valve morphology during the ontogeny of several species of the Australian ostracod genus Bennelongia (Crustacea, Ostracoda)

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick De Deckker ◽  
Koen Martens
Keyword(s):  
Adult Stage ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
The Other ◽  
Left Valve ◽  
Ventral Region ◽  
Valve Morphology ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Early Instar ◽  
Juvenile Stages

Ostracods belonging to the genus Bennelongia differ much in valve morphology between adults and juveniles. Adult valves are asymmetrical, characterised by a beak-like feature in the antero-ventral region of the left valve, and, with some notable exceptions, mostly have smooth or weakly-ornamented valves. Juvenile specimens, on the other hand, have valves that are almost symmetrical, with no beak-like feature and are often heavily ornamented.We have examined the last 3 - 4 juvenile stages of 6 Bennelongia species from 5 different lineages, in order to decipher the types of external valve ornamentation and their recurrences during ontogeny and across lineages. It is clear that ornamentation is more prevalent at the early instar stages compared to the last 2 pre-adult stages, and especially when compared to the adult stage itself.We also examined the surprising presence of a calcified inner lamella with a prominent inner list in the pre-adult stages of Bennelongia species, that is usually absent in juveniles of other ostracods, thus questioning if heterochronic processes have provided an intermediate valve morphology between the simple (normal) cypridinid juvenile state and the heavily derived and modified state of adult Bennelongia.We discuss the possible (speculative) functionality of the ornamentation in juveniles.

scholarly journals Hermetia illucens and Hermetia fenestrata (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Colonization of “Spoiled” Stingless Bee Geniotrigona thoracica (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Hives in Malaysia

Insects ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 737
Author(s):  
Tania Ivorra ◽  
Martin Hauser ◽  
Van Lun Low ◽  
Jeffery K. Tomberlin ◽  
Natasha Azmi Nur Aliah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stingless Bees ◽  
Adult Stage ◽  
Stingless Bee ◽  
Hermetia Illucens ◽  
Agricultural Industry ◽  
Bee Colony ◽  
Morphological Differences ◽  
Bee Colonies

Meliponiculture, the keeping of domesticated stingless bees such as Geniotrigona thoracica (Smith, 1857) (Hymenoptera: Apidae), is an increasingly popular agricultural industry in Malaysia. This study reports the soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) species of the genus Hermetia colonizing stingless bee colonies in Malaysia. The larvae were reared in the laboratory to the adult stage and identified through molecular and morphological approaches. Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758) and Hermetia fenestrata de Meijere, 1904 (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) were identified from the sample provided. Earlier records of stratiomyids in stingless bee nests were misidentified as H. illucens. This paper represents the first identified record of H. fenestrata colonizing a “spoiled” stingless bee colony. In addition, adult and larval morphological differences between both species and the roles of both species in bee nest decomposition are discussed.

scholarly journals Post-transplantation morphological and functional changes in kidneys from expanded criteria donors

2017 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-333
Author(s):  
B Borda ◽  
T Németh ◽  
A Ottlakan ◽  
C Keresztes ◽  
É Kemény ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Function ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Post Transplantation ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Expanded Criteria ◽  
Expanded Criteria Donors ◽  
Morphological Differences ◽  
Donor Criteria ◽  
Histopathologic Findings ◽  
Transplanted Kidneys

Introduction Despite an increase in the number of cadaver donors and overall organ transplantations, the dramatic increase in the waiting list makes it necessary to reconsider donor criteria. The authors wanted to examine whether differences could exist in the function and/or morphology of transplanted kidneys originated from expanded criteria donors (ECDs) and ideal donors 1 and 5 years after transplantation. Methods Kidney function and histopathologic findings were analyzed and compared 1 and 5 years after transplantation in 97 patients having ECD kidneys and in 178 patients who received ideal donor kidneys (IDK). Results Serum creatinine level was significantly higher (p = 0.001) and estimated glomerular filtration rate was significantly lower (p = 0.003) in patients having ECD kidneys as compared with those with IDK 5 years after transplantation. Morphological changes in the transplanted kidneys, such as tubulitis (p = 0.025) and interstitial inflammation (p = 0.002), were significantly more frequently present in patients with ECD kidneys than in those with IDK 1 year after transplantation. Conclusion Despite an absence of differences in kidney function 1 year after kidney transplantation between patients having ECD and IDK, morphological differences in the transplanted kidneys can be detected between the two groups of patients.

VARIATION IN CATCHES WITH SEX ATTRACTANT OF THE CLOVER CUTWORM, SCOTOGRAMMA TRIFOLII, AND ARMY CUTWORM, EUXOA AUXILIARIS (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE), DUE TO TRAP LOCATION

1979 ◽  
Vol 111 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. E. Swailes ◽  
D. L. Struble
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sex Attractant ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
The South ◽  
South Side ◽  
Southern Alberta ◽  
Trap Location ◽  
Lepidoptera Noctuidae ◽  
Scotogramma Trifolii

AbstractSex attractant traps for males of the clover cutworm, Scotogramma trifolii (Rottenberg), on farms in southern Alberta caught more moths within crops or on fallow than those near or within the farmyards except for traps immediately on the south side of the yard For males of the army cutworm, Euxoa auxiliaris (Grote), two trap placements in open areas were more effective than locations within the farmyard, again with the exception of the traps on the south side of the yards. Traps 2 m high caught significantly fewer moths than those at 1 m or ground level and the crop in which the trap was placed had no significant influence on catch of either cutworm.

scholarly journals Genomic signatures of diet-related shifts during human origins

2010 ◽  
Vol 278 (1708) ◽  
pp. 961-969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney C. Babbitt ◽  
Lisa R. Warner ◽  
Olivier Fedrigo ◽  
Christine E. Wall ◽  
Gregory A. Wray
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Human Origins ◽  
Human Phenotype ◽  
Genomic Signatures ◽  
Profound Influence ◽  
Genomic Studies ◽  
Morphological Differences

There are numerous anthropological analyses concerning the importance of diet during human evolution. Diet is thought to have had a profound influence on the human phenotype, and dietary differences have been hypothesized to contribute to the dramatic morphological changes seen in modern humans as compared with non-human primates. Here, we attempt to integrate the results of new genomic studies within this well-developed anthropological context. We then review the current evidence for adaptation related to diet, both at the level of sequence changes and gene expression. Finally, we propose some ways in which new technologies can help identify specific genomic adaptations that have resulted in metabolic and morphological differences between humans and non-human primates.

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