scholarly journals Heliocephala variabilis and Pseudopenidiella vietnamensis: Two New Hyphomycetous Species in the Microthyriaceae (Dothideomycetes) from Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 478
Author(s):  
Isabel Iturrieta-González ◽  
Dania García ◽  
Josep Guarro ◽  
Josepa Gené
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Bayesian Inference ◽  
Large Subunit ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacers ◽  
Dna Barcodes ◽  
Plant Debris ◽  
Sequence Analyses ◽  
The Family ◽  
Natural Substratum

In a survey of microfungi from plant debris collected in Vietnam, two new hyphomycetous species were found, which belong to the genera Heliocephala and Pseudopenidiella and the family Microthyriaceae (Microthyriales, Dothideomycetes). Maximum Likelihood and Bayesian Inference sequence analyses of the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) and large subunit (LSU) of the ribosomal DNA barcodes allowed assessing the phylogenetic relationships of the new species with other species of the respective genera. Heliocephala variabilis sp. nov. was closely related to Heliocephala elegans, Heliocephala gracilis, and Heliocephala zimbabweensis, from which it was morphologically distinguished by its smaller conidiophores and non-rostrate conidia of up to four septa on the natural substratum. Pseudopenidiella vietnamensis sp. nov. was related to Pseudopenidiella piceae and Pseudopenidiella podocarpi and differed from the former principally by its lack of microcondiophores and from P. podocarpi by having larger macroconidiophores and smooth conidia. Key morphological features to distinguish the accepted species in Heliocephala and Pseudopenidiella are also provided. In addition, Pseudopenidiella pini was excluded from the genus on the basis of its morphological features.

scholarly journals The Evolution of Life Modes in Stictidaceae, with Three Novel Taxa

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Vinodhini Thiyagaraja ◽  
Robert Lücking ◽  
Damien Ertz ◽  
Samantha C. Karunarathna ◽  
Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Large Subunit ◽  
Monte Carlo Sampling ◽  
Small Subunit ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacers ◽  
Character State ◽  
Phenotypic Data

Ostropales sensu lato is a large group comprising both lichenized and non-lichenized fungi, with several lineages expressing optional lichenization where individuals of the same fungal species exhibit either saprotrophic or lichenized lifestyles depending on the substrate (bark or wood). Greatly variable phenotypic characteristics and large-scale phylogenies have led to frequent changes in the taxonomic circumscription of this order. Ostropales sensu lato is currently split into Graphidales, Gyalectales, Odontotrematales, Ostropales sensu stricto, and Thelenellales. Ostropales sensu stricto is now confined to the family Stictidaceae, which includes a large number of species that are poorly known, since they usually have small fruiting bodies that are rarely collected, and thus, their taxonomy remains partly unresolved. Here, we introduce a new genus Ostropomyces to accommodate a novel lineage related to Ostropa, which is composed of two new species, as well as a new species of Sphaeropezia, S. shangrilaensis. Maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference analyses of mitochondrial small subunit spacers (mtSSU), large subunit nuclear rDNA (LSU), and internal transcribed spacers (ITS) sequence data, together with phenotypic data documented by detailed morphological and anatomical analyses, support the taxonomic affinity of the new taxa in Stictidaceae. Ancestral character state analysis did not resolve the ancestral nutritional status of Stictidaceae with confidence using Bayes traits, but a saprotrophic ancestor was indicated as most likely in a Bayesian binary Markov Chain Monte Carlo sampling (MCMC) approach. Frequent switching in nutritional modes between lineages suggests that lifestyle transition played an important role in the evolution of this family.

scholarly journals A revised taxonomy of Asian snail-eating snakes Pareas (Squamata, Pareidae): evidence from morphological comparison and molecular phylogeny

ZooKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 939 ◽  
pp. 45-64
Author(s):  
Ping Wang ◽  
Jing Che ◽  
Qin Liu ◽  
Ke Li ◽  
Jie Qiong Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Bayesian Inference ◽  
Molecular Phylogeny ◽  
Morphological Data ◽  
Multivariate Morphometrics ◽  
Cryptic Diversity ◽  
Cyt B ◽  
Morphological Comparison ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two New Species

The Asian snail-eating snakes Pareas is the largest genus of the family Pareidae (formerly Pareatidae), and widely distributed in Southeast Asia. However, potential diversity remains poorly explored due to their highly conserved morphology and incomplete samples. Here, on basis of more extensive sampling, interspecific phylogenetic relationships of the genus Pareas were reconstructed using two mitochondrial fragments (cyt b and ND4) and two nuclear genes (c-mos and Rag1), and multivariate morphometrics conducted for external morphological data. Both Bayesian Inference and Maximum Likelihood analyses consistently showed that the genus Pareas was comprised of two distinct, monophyletic lineages with moderate to low support values. Based on evidences from molecular phylogeny and morphological data, cryptic diversity of this genus was uncovered and two new species were described. In additional, the validity of P. macularius is confirmed.

Morphological and genetic description of Moniliformis necromysi sp. n. (Archiacanthocephala) from the wild rodent Necromys lasiurus (Cricetidae: Sigmondontinae) in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.P.N. Gomes ◽  
N.A. Costa ◽  
R. Gentile ◽  
R.V. Vilela ◽  
A. Maldonado
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Ribosomal Rna ◽  
Large Subunit ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Genetic Distances ◽  
Brazilian Cerrado ◽  
Wild Rodent ◽  
The Family ◽  
Molecular Phylogenies ◽  
A New Species

Abstract A new species of Moniliformis Travassos, 1915 (Acanthocephala: Moniliformidae) is described from the hairy-tailed bolo mouse, Necromys lasiurus Lund, 1840 (Cricetidae: Sigmondontinae), captured in the Brazilian Cerrado, in Uberlândia, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The specimens were studied by light and scanning electron microscopy. Molecular phylogenies were inferred from partial nuclear large subunit ribosomal RNA gene sequences and partial mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene. The new species is distinguished from other moniliformid species by the number of rows and number of hooks per row, size of the proboscis, size of the eggs, host species and geographical distribution. Molecular phylogenies and genetic distances analyses demonstrated that Moniliformis necromysi sp. n. forms a well-supported monophyletic group with sequences of other species of Moniliformis and is distinguished from them, which agrees with the morphological characteristics, allocating the new species to this genus and to the family Moniliformidae Van Cleave, 1924. This is the first moniliformid acanthocephalan described from a wild rodent in Brazil.

scholarly journals Roholtiella, gen. nov. (Nostocales, Cyanobacteria)—a tapering and branching cyanobacteria of the family Nostocaceae

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 197 (2) ◽  
pp. 84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markéta Bohunická ◽  
Nicole Pietrasiak ◽  
Jeffrey R. Johansen ◽  
Esther Berrendero Gómez ◽  
Tomáš Hauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Cryptic Species ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sister Taxon ◽  
The Family ◽  
Its Regions ◽  
In Series ◽  
Flanking Regions

A total of 16 strains phylogenetically placed within the Nostocaceae were found to possess morphological features of the Rivulariaceae and Tolypothrichaceae (tapering trichomes and single false branching, respectively) in addition to their typical Nostocacean features (production of arthrospores in series). These strains formed a strongly supported clade separate from other strains that are phylogenetically and morphologically close. We describe four new species within the genus Roholtiella gen. nov. The four species include three distinguishable morphotypes. Roholtiella mojaviensis and R. edaphica are morphologically distinct from each other and from the other two species, R. fluviatilis and R. bashkiriorum. Roholtiella fluviatilis and R. bashkiriorum are cryptic species with respect to each other. All four species are easily distinguished based on the sequence of the 16S-23S ITS regions, in particular the flanking regions to the conserved Box-B and V3 helices. The species are further established by the elevated p-distance between species that is much reduced among strains within the same species. Calochaete cimrmanii, a recently described tapering species from tropical biomes, is the most likely sister taxon to Roholtiella.

scholarly journals Two new asexual genera and six new asexual species in the family Microthyriaceae (Dothideomycetes, Ascomycota) from China

MycoKeys ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 85 ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Min Qiao ◽  
Hua Zheng ◽  
Ji-Shu Guo ◽  
Rafael F. Castañeda-Ruiz ◽  
Jian-Ping Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Taxa ◽  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Large Subunit ◽  
Aquatic Hyphomycetes ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacers ◽  
The Family

The family Microthyriaceae is represented by relatively few mycelial cultures and DNA sequences; as a result, the taxonomy and classification of this group of organisms remain poorly understood. During the investigation of the diversity of aquatic hyphomycetes from southern China, several isolates were collected. These isolates were cultured and sequenced and a BLAST search of its LSU sequences against data in GenBank revealed that the closest related taxa are in the genus Microthyrium. Phylogenetic analyses, based on the combined sequence data from the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) and the large subunit (LSU), revealed that these isolates represent eight new taxa in Microthyriaceae, including two new genera, Antidactylariagen. nov. and Isthmomycesgen. nov. and six new species, Antidactylaria minifimbriatasp. nov., Isthmomyces oxysporussp. nov., I. dissimilissp. nov., I. macrosporussp. nov., Triscelophorus anisopterioideussp. nov. and T. sinensissp. nov. These new taxa are described, illustrated for their morphologies and compared with similar taxa. In addition, two new combinations are proposed in this family.

scholarly journals Description of three new species of Automeris Hübner, 1819 from Colombia and Brazil (Lepidoptera, Saturniidae, Hemileucinae)

ZooKeys ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1031 ◽  
pp. 183-204
Author(s):  
Thibaud Decaëns ◽  
Frédéric Bénéluz ◽  
Liliana Ballesteros-Mejia ◽  
Diego Bonilla ◽  
Rodolphe Rougerie
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Dna Barcode ◽  
Comparative Morphology ◽  
Dna Barcodes ◽  
Eastern Cordillera ◽  
Brazilian Amazonia ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
The Family ◽  
Wing Patterns ◽  
Three New Species

The Saturniidae is one of the most emblematic families of moths, comprising nearly 3000 species distributed globally. In this study, DNA barcode analysis and comparative morphology were combined to describe three new species within the genus Automeris, which is the most diverse genus in the family. Automeris llaneros Decaëns, Rougerie & Bonilla, sp. nov., Automeris mineros Decaëns, Rougerie & Bonilla, sp. nov., and Automeris belemensis Decaëns, Rougerie & Bénéluz, sp. nov. are described from the Colombian Orinoco watershed, the Colombian Eastern Cordillera, and the area of endemism of Belém in the Brazilian Amazonia, respectively. They all belong to the Automeris bilinea (Walker, 1855) species subgroup, which comprises a number of species that are sometimes difficult to distinguish from each other using morphology alone. Here, the description of these three new species is based on significant differences from their closest relatives, either in terms of wing patterns, genitalia, DNA barcodes or a combination of these features.

Sabellaria jeramae, a new species (Annelida: Polychaeta: Sabellariidae) from the shallow waters of Malaysia, with a note on the ecological traits of reefs

Zootaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 4052 (5) ◽  
pp. 555 ◽  
Author(s):  
EIJIROH NISHI ◽  
KANAKO MATSUO ◽  
MARIA CAPA ◽  
SHINRI TOMIOKA ◽  
HIROSHI KAJIHARA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Intertidal Zone ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Shallow Waters ◽  
Congeneric Species ◽  
Ecological Traits ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
A New Species

A new species of the genus Sabellaria Lamarck, 1818 (Annelida: Polychaeta: Sabellariidae) is described from the intertidal zone of Jeram, Selangor, Malaysia. Sabellaria jeramae n. sp. is a gregarious species that constructs large reefs several hundreds of meters long and 50–200 m wide. The new species is distinguished from other congeners by the character combination of the presence of a single kind of middle paleae with conspicuous morphology, and outer paleae with long frayed teeth. Morphological features of the species are described and compared to those of all congeneric species. We also compare the reef structure and geographical distribution of the new species to those of the members of the family Sabellariidae around the world, demonstrating the ecological traits of the reefs. 

scholarly journals Clitopilus lampangensis (Agaricales, Entolomataceae), a new species from northern Thailand

MycoKeys ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 69-82
Author(s):  
Jaturong Kumla ◽  
Nakarin Suwannarach ◽  
Witchaphart Sungpalee ◽  
Kriangsak Sri-Ngernyuang ◽  
Saisamorn Lumyong
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Rna Polymerase Ii ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Large Subunit ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacers ◽  
Nuclear Ribosomal Dna ◽  
Full Description ◽  
Northern Thailand ◽  
Molecular Phylogenetic ◽  
A New Species

A new species of agaricomycetes, Clitopilus lampangensis, is described based on collections from northern Thailand. This species was distinguished from previously described Clitopilus species by its pale yellow to grayish yellow pileus with the presence of wider caulocystidia. Molecular phylogenetic analyses, based on the data of the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) and the large subunit (LSU) of the nuclear ribosomal DNA, and the second largest subunit of RNA polymerase II (rbp2) genes, also support the finding that C. lampangensis is distinct from other species within the genus Clitopilus. A full description, color photographs, illustrations and a phylogenetic tree showing the position of C. lampangensis are provided.

scholarly journals A new species of sea squirt Rhopalaea bilobata (Ascidiacea: Diazonidae) from the Andaman Islands, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 10187
Author(s):  
Jhimli Mondal ◽  
C. Raghunathan ◽  
Tamal Mondal
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Depth Range ◽  
Andaman Islands ◽  
Artificial Structures ◽  
Sea Squirt ◽  
The Family ◽  
A New Species

Rhopalaea bilobata, a new species of the class Ascidiacea, under the family Diazonidae has been described from the Andaman Islands of Andaman & Nicobar, India.  The species was found in sandy bottoms, reef areas and artificial structures at a depth range of 10–40 m.  This species has bilobed anal border, six lobed branchial and atrial siphons, transparent thorax with pigmented spots at the anus, between the two siphons and at the anterior end of endostyle, and ramified basal test.  The species is closely related to R. idoneta, R. macrothorax and R. tenuis in several sets of anatomical and morphological features.

scholarly journals Zealantha thorpei gen. et sp. nov. (Diptera: Anthomyzidae), first family representative from New Zealand

Zootaxa ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 1576 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
JINDÃICH ROHÁÑEK
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Morphological Features ◽  
Habitat Association ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Family ◽  
Internal Genitalia

The first representative of the family Anthomyzidae discovered in New Zealand, viz. Zealantha thorpei sp. nov., is described and illustrated. Zealantha gen. nov. is diagnosed and its relationship to other known genera of Anthomyzidae is discussed on the basis of morphological features including characters of the male and female internal genitalia. Notes on the habitat association and distribution of the new species are given.

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