scholarly journals New records of cacti (Opuntioideae, Cactaceae) for the non-native flora of Tunisia and North Africa with a key to the Cylindropuntieae tribe

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. e72307
Author(s):  
Ridha El Mokni ◽  
Filip Verloove
Keyword(s):  
North Africa ◽  
New Records ◽  
Northern Tunisia ◽  
Native Flora ◽  
First Time

Botanical surveys undertaken in Central and Northern Tunisia (North Africa), mostly between 2015 and 2020, have revealed three new allochthonous cacti. The reported taxa belong to the genus Cylindropuntia (Cactaceae, subfamily Opuntioideae, tribe Cylindropuntieae). C. leptocaulis, C. prolifera and C. spinosior are here reported for the first time from North Africa. Updated nomenclature, descriptions, general and national distributions are pointed out for each species. An analytical key and field photographs are also provided.

scholarly journals Further observations on North African and South Iberian Bathyporeia (Crustacea, Amphipoda), with the description of a new species

2005 ◽  
Vol 74 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 279-300
Author(s):  
Cédric d’Udekem d’Acoz ◽  
Hind Myrieme Chams Echchaoui ◽  
Mohamed Menioui
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
North Africa ◽  
New Records ◽  
Southern Spain ◽  
North African ◽  
Characteristic Species ◽  
South Portugal ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

A new species of amphipod, Bathyporeia watkini sp. nov. from the Atlantic coasts of North Africa is described. This very characteristic species is abundant in some lagoons and estuaries near 28°N. New morphological information on B. elkaimi d’Udekem d’Acoz and Menioui, 2004 is given after specimens that were recently collected on the Atlantic coasts of southern Spain and South Portugal. The male of B. ledoyeri d’Udekem d’Acoz and Menioui, 2004 is described for the first time and new records of North African B. guilliamsoniana (Bate, 1857) and B. chevreuxi d'Udekem d'Acoz and Vader, 2005a are discussed.

scholarly journals The fruit flies of Morocco: new records of the Tephritina (Diptera, Tephritidae)

Zoodiversity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 439-452
Author(s):  
El Harym ◽  
Belqat ◽  
Korneyev
Keyword(s):  
North Africa ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
New Records ◽  
Fruit Flies ◽  
First Time

Based on the samples of true fruit flies belonging to the subfamily Tephritinae collected in Morocco during 2016–2020, the genus Chaetostomella Hendel, 1927 and the species Myopites cypriaca Hering, 1938, M. longirostris (Loew, 1846), Tephritis carmen Hering, 1937 and Urophora jaculata Rondani, 1870 are recorded for the first time in North Africa and Chaetorellia succinea Costa, 1844, Chaetostomella cylindrica Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830, Terellia luteola (Wiedemann, 1830), Terellia oasis (Hering, 1938) and Urophora quadrifasciata algerica (Hering, 1941) are new records for the Moroccan fauna. The occurrence of Capitites ramulosa (Loew, 1844), Tephritis simplex Loew, 1844 and Aciura coryli (Rossi, 1794) are confirmed. Host plants as well as photos of verified species are provided.

scholarly journals Further species within Arecaceae (Palmae; Coryphoideae) to non-native flora of Tunisia and North Africa

Hacquetia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Ridha El Mokni
Keyword(s):  
North Africa ◽  
Native Flora ◽  
Phoenix Canariensis ◽  
Identification Keys ◽  
Livistona Chinensis ◽  
First Time

Abstract Five new alien taxa are here recorded from Tunisia. Reported taxa (Livistona chinensis, Phoenix canariensis, P. reclinata, P. theophrasti and Washingtonia robusta) belong to the subfamily Coryphoideae (Arecaceae). Updated nomenclature, brief descriptions, general and national distributions are provided for each species. Livistona chinensis and Phoenix theophrasti are here reported for the first time in North Africa. Identification keys are also provided.

New records, notes on distribution and species diversity of Carabidae (Coleoptera) from Tunisia National Parks

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Samir Ghannem ◽  
Mustapha Bejaoui ◽  
Moncef Boumaiza
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
National Parks ◽  
North Africa ◽  
New Records ◽  
Insect Fauna ◽  
Natural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
First Time ◽  
World Natural Heritage

Tunisia is a very important World Natural Heritage Site, and no scientific exploitation of its resources regarding insect fauna has taken place. In this study, we present the first work on Carabidae collected fromexpeditions to theIchkeul and El Feidja national parks between 2012 and 2013. A total of 52 species classified into 33 genera, 14 tribes, and 6 subfamilies were found. Five of the captured species are endemic to North Africa; and two species, Acinopus haroldi Schaum, 1863 and Cryptophonus litigiosus litigiosus (Dejean, 1829) were recorded for the first time in Tunisia.

The wild bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) of Morocco

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4892 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-159
Author(s):  
PATRICK LHOMME ◽  
DENIS MICHEZ ◽  
STEFANIE CHRISTMANN ◽  
ERWIN SCHEUCHL ◽  
INSAFE EL ABDOUNI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North Africa ◽  
Vascular Plants ◽  
New Records ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
Wild Bees ◽  
Comprehensive Strategy ◽  
Bee Conservation ◽  
Taxonomic Studies ◽  
First Time

Morocco is a well known hot-spot of biodiversity in the Mediterranean basin. While some taxa like vascular plants are relatively well recorded, important groups of pollinators like bees are still understudied. This article presents an updated checklist of the bee species of Morocco and includes a summary of global and regional distribution of each species. A total of 961 species belonging to six bee families and 68 genera are recorded: Andrenidae (8 genera, 217 species); Apidae (15 genera, 241 species); Colletidae (2 genera, 74 species), Halictidae (12 genera, 144 species), Megachilidae (28 genera, 271 species) and Melittidae (3 genera, 14 species). Among them, 67 species are recorded for the first time in Morocco. Around 70% of the bee fauna of Morocco consists of widespread Palaearctic species. Only 18% of Moroccan species recorded are restricted to North Africa and 8% are Moroccan single-country endemics (81 species). Afrotropical elements in the Moroccan fauna are few, with only 3% of Morocco species co-occuring in that region. This checklist is intended to stimulate new regional research on bees including their taxonomy and biogeography. As many groups of bees have been understudied, discovery of new species for science and new records for the country can be expected. Additional research including inventorying, monitoring, and integrative taxonomic studies are needed to develop a comprehensive strategy for bee conservation in Morocco. 

NOUVELLES INFORMATIONS SUR LES COPEPODES CALANOIDES ET CYCLOPOIDES DES EAUX CONTINENTALES TUNISIENNES

Crustaceana ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
A. El Abed
Keyword(s):  
Water Samples ◽  
New Records ◽  
Northern Africa ◽  
Arid Areas ◽  
Calanoid Copepods ◽  
Northern Tunisia ◽  
Central Tunisia ◽  
First Time ◽  
Semi Arid ◽  
Copepoda Cyclopoida

AbstractDuring the period 1992-1996, eighteen species of Copepoda Cyclopoida and Calanoida have been recorded in Tunisian continental water samples from 56 localities. Six species were noticed for the first time in Tunisia, three of which are new records for northern Africa. Two species represent Ethiopian elements (Paradiaptomus greeni (Gurney, 1906) and Thermocyclops tchadensis Dussart & Gras, 1966) and there is one oriental species (Apocyclops royi (Lindberg, 1940)) while Eucyclops serrulatus (Fischer, 1851) and Megacyclops gigas (Claus, 1857) are cosmopolitan, and Halicyclops neglectus Kiefer, 1935 is rather palaearctic. The majority of cyclopoid and calanoid copepods has been taken in "oueds" (both temporary and permanent waters). In Tunisian continental waters, about ten species were found in each climatic area, though there are some species particular to humid and sub-humid areas (Copidodiaptomus numidicus (Gurney, 1909) and Arctodiaptomus wierzejskii (Richard, 1888)) in northern Tunisia. Calanipeda aquaedulcis (Kritschagin, 1873) and Metacyclops minutus (Claus, 1863) occur especially in semi-arid areas. M. minutus (Claus, 1863) and Metadiaptomus chevreuxi (De Guerne & Richard, 1889) were found in the arid areas, particularly in central Tunisia. Durant la periode 1992-1996, 18 especes de copepodes (Cyclopo des et Calano des) ont ete recoltees dans les eaux continentales tunisiennes. Cet inventaire fait etat de six especes qui sont nouvelles pour la Tunisie: Paradiaptomus greeni (Gurney, 1906), Thermocyclops tchadensis Dussart & Gras, 1966, Apocyclops royi Lindberg, 1940, Halicyclops neglectus Kiefer, 1935, Eucyclops serrulatus (Fischer, 1851) et Megacyclops gigas (Claus, 1857). Parmi ces especes, les trois premieres sont nouvelles pour l'Afrique du Nord. Les especes P. greeni et T. tchadensis sont deux elements ethiopiens, A. royi est une espece jusqu'alors seulement connue d'Asie (Inde, Chine). H. neglectus est une espece palearctique alors que M. gigas et E. serrulatus sont cosmopolites. Dans les eaux continentales tunisiennes, l'etude de la repartition des Copepodes Cyclopo des et Calano des en fonction des zones climatiques precedemment etablies conduisent aux resultats suivants: Copidodiaptomus numidicus (Gurney, 1909) et Arctodiaptomus wierzejskii (Richard, 1888) sont caracteristiques de la region humide a sub-humide, Calanipeda aquaedulcis (Kritschagin, 1873) et Metacyclops minutus (Claus, 1863) sont les elements principaux de la region semi-aride. M. minutus ainsi que Metadiaptomus chevreuxi (De Guerne & Richard, 1889) sont des especes plutot caracteristiques des regions arides du centre de la Tunisie.

scholarly journals Novedades Para La Flora De La Argentina

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan J. Cantero ◽  
Gloria E. Barboza ◽  
Franco E. Chiarini ◽  
Rocio Deanna ◽  
L. Ariza Espinar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Introduced Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Native Flora ◽  
First Time ◽  
Flora Of Argentina

Novelties for the Flora of Argentina. On the occasion of preparing the Flora of Cordoba, new records for the Argentinean flora have been registered as a result of intensive field trips and the revision of the main herbaria collections of the country. In this paper, three new records for the native flora and 17 for the introduced flora (casual aliens and naturalized species) of Argentina are presented. Descriptions, illustrations and a lectotypification are done. Furthermore, the presence of 10 introduced species is formally documented for the first time 

scholarly journals Additions to terrestrial flora of Tunisia: occurrence and taxonomic notes

Check List ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 553-561
Author(s):  
Ridha El Mokni ◽  
Gianniantonio Domina
Keyword(s):  
North Africa ◽  
New Records ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Ranunculus Acris ◽  
First Time

We document new records of 11 vascular taxa. Some were found in the wild for the first time and, therefore, are new reports to terrestrial flora of Tunisia. One species, Ranunculus acris L., is reported for the first time for North Africa. Parietaria cretica L. is confirmed for North Africa. Details about the distribution and habitats of the 11 species are provided, and comments on their status and taxonomy are included.

scholarly journals Inventory and new records of benthic amphipods from macrophytes and fine sand communities of the Bizerte lagoon (Tunisia, SW Mediterranean Sea)

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwa Khammassi ◽  
Jérôme Jourde ◽  
Wahiba Zaabar ◽  
Sarra Laabidi ◽  
Pierre-Guy Sauriau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
New Records ◽  
Benthic Communities ◽  
Fine Sand ◽  
Amphipod Species ◽  
Bizerte Lagoon ◽  
Northern Tunisia ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
First Time

AbstractShallow water benthic communities from the Bizerte lagoon (northern Tunisia) were investigated at 33 stations sampled in April and July of 2016 and 2017. A total of 18 amphipod species were recorded among which two new species were recorded: one for Tunisian coasts (Jassa marmorata) and a second one for the Mediterranean Sea (Serejohyale spinidactylus). In addition, and compared to previous studies, nine amphipod species were collected for the first time in this lagoon. Amphipod assemblages were numerically dominated by the families Melitidae (28%), Caprellidae (14.5%) and Ampithoidae (11.7%). Three species: Cymadusa filosa, Dexamine spinosa and Elasmopus rapax were numerically dominant. According to their biogeography, most of the recorded amphipod species (11–18) showed an Atlantic–Mediterranean distribution, whereas four were cosmopolitan and three lessepsian Indo-Pacific migrants, but no species were Mediterranean endemic. Specimens of both Jassa marmorata and Serejohyale spinidactylus are illustrated and described.

Sourcebook in the Mathematics of Medieval Europe and North Africa

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
North Africa ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Mathematical Induction ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
General Introduction ◽  
Extensive Survey ◽  
Medieval Europe ◽  
Ceva’S Theorem ◽  
Arabic Speaking ◽  
First Time

Medieval Europe was a meeting place for the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic civilizations, and the fertile intellectual exchange of these cultures can be seen in the mathematical developments of the time. This book presents original Latin, Hebrew, and Arabic sources of medieval mathematics, and shows their cross-cultural influences. Most of the Hebrew and Arabic sources appear here in translation for the first time. Readers will discover key mathematical revelations, foundational texts, and sophisticated writings by Latin, Hebrew, and Arabic-speaking mathematicians, including Abner of Burgos's elegant arguments proving results on the conchoid—a curve previously unknown in medieval Europe; Levi ben Gershon's use of mathematical induction in combinatorial proofs; Al-Muʾtaman Ibn Hūd's extensive survey of mathematics, which included proofs of Heron's Theorem and Ceva's Theorem; and Muhyī al-Dīn al-Maghribī's interesting proof of Euclid's parallel postulate. The book includes a general introduction, section introductions, footnotes, and references.

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