This document summarizes observations of post-hibernation movements of four reptile species around a hibernaculum in western France between late March and late May. The study found that the reptiles, which included grass snakes, vipers, and lizards, remained close to the hibernaculum for approximately 45 days after emerging from hibernation in March, with most sightings occurring in April. Sightings gradually declined later in April and May as the reptiles dispersed from the area of the hibernaculum. Late summer and fall sightings of some individuals suggest that the hibernaculum may be used across seasons.
This document summarizes observations of post-hibernation movements of four reptile species - Hierophis viridiflavus, Natrix natrix, Vipera aspis, and Lacerta bilineata - around a hibernaculum in western France between late March and late May. Most sightings occurred in April, gradually declining later that month, with no reptiles seen after May 28th. The reptiles remained close to the hibernaculum for approximately 45 days before dispersing. Movement patterns and areas used were analyzed and discussed in relation to habitat characteristics and previous studies.
This document summarizes observations of movements, mating, and parturition in a female aspic viper (Vipera aspis) in western France over two years. The female was observed basking near her hibernaculum in early spring both years. In 2015, she was observed mating with another viper in April and giving birth to an estimated 6 offspring in September, consistent with the species' gestation period. Post-parturition, she was sighted moving between hibernaculum areas until late fall. No vipers were sighted near the hibernaculum over summer, suggesting a seasonal migration. The observations provide information about the species' thermoregulation and reproductive behaviors.
The document discusses Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory from 1905. It proposes that the continents were once joined together in a supercontinent called Pangaea before drifting apart. Evidence for the theory includes matching coastlines, matching fossil distributions found on different continents, and climate evidence from Spitsbergen. Harry Hess later contributed to the theory of sea floor spreading, which helped explain continental drift. Sea floor spreading is evidenced by magnetic stripes on the ocean floor, the age of the sea floor increasing with distance from mid-ocean ridges, and the shapes of ocean basins.
This document describes a 5-year study assessing the impacts of control operations on a recreationally hunted feral swine population at Avon Park Air Force Range in Florida. Researchers monitored the population from 2008-2012 using a passive tracking index during dry and wet seasons, and hunter take rates during the dry season. All indices showed substantial declines in the feral swine population after control operations began in 2009, leveling off for the final two study years. Control efforts were limited by military missions and hunting seasons, preventing further reduction of the population. The tracking index also monitored coyotes and detected black bears and panthers on the base.
Alfred Wegener was a German scientist who first proposed the theory of continental drift in the early 1900s. He provided evidence from matching landforms, fossil records, and historical climate patterns between continents. Harry Hess later expanded on this theory by proposing sea floor spreading, the process by which new crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and pushes continents apart over geologic timescales.
This document summarizes research on the larval stages of palinurid and scyllarid lobsters collected in the South China Sea. It describes 15 species of lobster larvae representing various developmental stages. For each species, key distinguishing morphological features are outlined and comparisons are made to other studies of lobster larvae where relevant. The goal is to aid in identification of lobster larvae in this region and other areas by documenting the characteristics of commonly encountered species in the South China Sea.
This document discusses non-lethal injuries in Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni) observed in field studies in Croatia and Montenegro. The key points are:
1) Injured tortoises showed no significant differences in size, growth ring counts, or body mass compared to uninjured tortoises, indicating injuries can occur at any age or size.
2) In Montenegro, female tortoises had significantly higher injury scores than males, but there was no sex difference in Croatia. Injury score increased with age in Croatia and body mass in Montenegro females.
3) Injured tortoises were recaptured more frequently than uninjured tortoises, suggesting
Lapertot Tronco N. - Étude d'un protocole de consultation des tortues en capt...Nathalie Lapertot
Thèse DMV 1998 - Attention : La première page (page 0) est vierge - Couverture, Sommaire et Intercalaires dans un fichier séparé
Summary :
The first part presents the major “domestic” species of tortoises and turtles. They have varied origin and they may have a certain importance. They often pose difficulties to their owners and to veterinarians.
The second part is bibliographical. It collects the informations necessary for a correct clinical examination. Recognition and care of some species are studied. Main diseases are also presented.
In the third part, 102 “domestic” cases are studied. All of them have been observed in the same way with specific sheets. Many practical informations are collected. An analysis and a synthesis of the data obtained are presented. There are few different species. Most of them are easy to recognize. Moreover, bad care or environmental conditions cause about half of the observed diseases.
This document summarizes observations of post-hibernation movements of four reptile species - Hierophis viridiflavus, Natrix natrix, Vipera aspis, and Lacerta bilineata - around a hibernaculum in western France between late March and late May. Most sightings occurred in April, gradually declining later that month, with no reptiles seen after May 28th. The reptiles remained close to the hibernaculum for approximately 45 days before dispersing. Movement patterns and areas used were analyzed and discussed in relation to habitat characteristics and previous studies.
This document summarizes observations of movements, mating, and parturition in a female aspic viper (Vipera aspis) in western France over two years. The female was observed basking near her hibernaculum in early spring both years. In 2015, she was observed mating with another viper in April and giving birth to an estimated 6 offspring in September, consistent with the species' gestation period. Post-parturition, she was sighted moving between hibernaculum areas until late fall. No vipers were sighted near the hibernaculum over summer, suggesting a seasonal migration. The observations provide information about the species' thermoregulation and reproductive behaviors.
The document discusses Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory from 1905. It proposes that the continents were once joined together in a supercontinent called Pangaea before drifting apart. Evidence for the theory includes matching coastlines, matching fossil distributions found on different continents, and climate evidence from Spitsbergen. Harry Hess later contributed to the theory of sea floor spreading, which helped explain continental drift. Sea floor spreading is evidenced by magnetic stripes on the ocean floor, the age of the sea floor increasing with distance from mid-ocean ridges, and the shapes of ocean basins.
This document describes a 5-year study assessing the impacts of control operations on a recreationally hunted feral swine population at Avon Park Air Force Range in Florida. Researchers monitored the population from 2008-2012 using a passive tracking index during dry and wet seasons, and hunter take rates during the dry season. All indices showed substantial declines in the feral swine population after control operations began in 2009, leveling off for the final two study years. Control efforts were limited by military missions and hunting seasons, preventing further reduction of the population. The tracking index also monitored coyotes and detected black bears and panthers on the base.
Alfred Wegener was a German scientist who first proposed the theory of continental drift in the early 1900s. He provided evidence from matching landforms, fossil records, and historical climate patterns between continents. Harry Hess later expanded on this theory by proposing sea floor spreading, the process by which new crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and pushes continents apart over geologic timescales.
This document summarizes research on the larval stages of palinurid and scyllarid lobsters collected in the South China Sea. It describes 15 species of lobster larvae representing various developmental stages. For each species, key distinguishing morphological features are outlined and comparisons are made to other studies of lobster larvae where relevant. The goal is to aid in identification of lobster larvae in this region and other areas by documenting the characteristics of commonly encountered species in the South China Sea.
This document discusses non-lethal injuries in Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni) observed in field studies in Croatia and Montenegro. The key points are:
1) Injured tortoises showed no significant differences in size, growth ring counts, or body mass compared to uninjured tortoises, indicating injuries can occur at any age or size.
2) In Montenegro, female tortoises had significantly higher injury scores than males, but there was no sex difference in Croatia. Injury score increased with age in Croatia and body mass in Montenegro females.
3) Injured tortoises were recaptured more frequently than uninjured tortoises, suggesting
Lapertot Tronco N. - Étude d'un protocole de consultation des tortues en capt...Nathalie Lapertot
Thèse DMV 1998 - Attention : La première page (page 0) est vierge - Couverture, Sommaire et Intercalaires dans un fichier séparé
Summary :
The first part presents the major “domestic” species of tortoises and turtles. They have varied origin and they may have a certain importance. They often pose difficulties to their owners and to veterinarians.
The second part is bibliographical. It collects the informations necessary for a correct clinical examination. Recognition and care of some species are studied. Main diseases are also presented.
In the third part, 102 “domestic” cases are studied. All of them have been observed in the same way with specific sheets. Many practical informations are collected. An analysis and a synthesis of the data obtained are presented. There are few different species. Most of them are easy to recognize. Moreover, bad care or environmental conditions cause about half of the observed diseases.
This study monitored the post-hibernation movements of a female aspic viper in a hedgerow system adjacent to a low traffic road in western France over a two month period. The viper was observed basking 20 times within a single hedgerow, with daily movements between 12-80 meters. The home range was estimated to be 0.094 hectares. The final observation of the viper alive was on May 28th, and it was later found dead the same day at a frequent basking location, possibly due to increased risk of predation from cooler and wetter spring weather conditions.
The study examined the home range of the bark scorpion Centruroides vittatus in Laredo, Texas using mark-recapture methods from 2009-2010. A total of 31 scorpions were collected and marked. The minimum convex polygon and local convex hull methods were used to estimate home range sizes. Males were found to have significantly larger home ranges and travel greater distances than females. Recapture rates were around 50% overall. The study provided a basis for further examining factors that influence scorpion home range sizes and patterns of microhabitat use.
42; physignathus lesueurii predation (natural history note)Roger Meek
1) The Australian Water Dragon (Physignathus lesueurii) was observed preying on the Grass Skink (Lampropholis delicata) on multiple occasions at the Australian Botanical Gardens.
2) Observations included 8 successful predation events where the Water Dragon captured the Grass Skink from distances up to 7 meters away.
3) Unsuccessful predation attempts by Water Dragons on Grass Skinks were also observed, with the skinks escaping into vegetation.
This study tracked 18 ospreys from Sweden during their autumn migration using satellite transmitters. Most birds migrated across western and central Europe to winter in tropical West Africa, though one juvenile flew to Cameroon and one female migrated to Mozambique. On average, birds traveled around 6,700 km, though the female going to Mozambique traveled over 10,000 km. Adults generally followed straight routes while juveniles showed more variability in orientation.
This study tracked the autumn migration of 13 Swedish ospreys (6 females, 5 males, 2 juveniles) using satellite transmitters. Most birds migrated across western and central Europe to winter in tropical West Africa, traveling an average of 6700 km. However, one female flew east and wintered in Mozambique, traveling over 10000 km. Birds made stopovers lasting 1-4 weeks, mostly north of 45°N, before continuing to their wintering grounds. Adults followed straight routes while juveniles showed more variability in orientation.
foraminifera from the Atherfield Clay of the Idle of Wight. Lithosection description, illustration of the foraminifera. Lower Cretaceous marine sediments
Seasonal Phenology of Reptiles in a Mediterranean Environment (“Castel di Gui...IJEABJ
The present work reports the seasonal phenology of the reptiles of the "Castel di Guido" Natural Park near Rome (Northern Latium, Italy). During field observations, between September 2014 and July 2016, transects were carried out along the ecotones of the park, in order to describe the period of seasonal activity of the reptiles present. The area is characterized by Mediterranean mesothermal climate. In the Mediterranean area, reptiles have a broader annual activity range than other European regions, greatly reducing winter latency. Reptile activities start very early, in some case it is possible to observe the snake Hierophis viridiflavus and lizards, such as Podarcis muralis and Podarcis siculus, in thermoregulation activity in the middle of winter. The mild climate that is recorded on average in autumn favors the activity in the period between September and December; Zamenis longissimus is observed regularly in October. Testudo hermanni mates regularly in autumn and it is active until the first decade of December. The research shows that during the winter period reptiles can be observed in activity; for some species, Chalcides chalcides, Podarcis sp., Hierophis viridiflavus, this seems to be a remarkable datum that broad considerably the annual phenology reported in the literature.
66;road mortalities of amphibians hj 22(1)_pp_51-58_ms_11-55[1]Roger Meek
This study monitored amphibian roadkill over six years on low-traffic roads in western France. The common toad and agile frog made up the majority of roadkill at 39% and 25.4% respectively. Roadkill patterns were associated with amphibian migration and habitat near roads. Higher roadkill occurred near woodlands/wetlands and after rainfall, related to migration and foraging behavior. Traffic volume did not correlate with roadkill, but roadkill increased with longer amphibian migration distances.
This document summarizes an ecological study of the dark kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops megacephalus) in Utah. The study analyzed 10 sites to determine if abundance of the mouse correlated with soil parameters, vegetation cover, shrub density, or diversity of local rodent communities. The results showed that no single factor controlled mouse populations, but several recurring abiotic and biotic factors together influenced species richness and diversity, which in turn impacted mouse abundance at each site. Prior research also found that mouse populations require higher rodent species richness, as well as habitat conditions promoting new plant growth over decadent vegetation.
The fruits the agouti ate: Hymenaea courbaril seed fate when its disperser is...Fundación Natura Bolivia
This study tested the hypothesis that agouti are critical for the regeneration of the neotropical tree species Hymenaea courbaril by dispersing its seeds. The researchers conducted experiments on islands in a Venezuelan reservoir with and without agouti populations. They found that where agouti were present, more H. courbaril pods and seeds were removed from the forest floor and some seeds were buried, improving germination success. In contrast, at sites without agouti, pods and seeds often remained on the surface and few seedlings were present. The results support the idea that agouti play an important role in the dispersal and regeneration of H. courbaril.
Studies on the distributional pattern and habitat utilization pattern by Indi...Mridul Bora
Leopards are the members of Felidae family. Leopards are found in all over the glob. Assam of India has a stable population of leopard. Moreover Nilachal hill of Guwahati metro has also recorded a stable population of leopard.
This document discusses the processes of dispersal and immigration in biogeography. It describes the historical debate between "dispersalists" who believed disjunctions were caused by long distance dispersal versus "extensionists" who believed they were caused by now disappeared corridors. While no evidence was found for the extensionists' view, evidence for continental drift supported long distance dispersal. The document then examines different types of dispersal mechanisms like jump dispersal, diffusion, and secular migration that allow species to expand their ranges. It also discusses barriers to dispersal posed by oceans, mountains, temperature and other environmental conditions.
An annual herb, Anthemis marcotis, endemic to Turkey and Greece, is reported for the first time in the flora of Syria. Specimens were collected from Lattakia city in 2009. The species is described based on morphological characteristics. It is an appressed-pubescent herb with branched stems bearing 2-pinnatisect leaves and solitary radiate capitula. Achenes vary with peripheral disc florets bearing long auricles and central disc florets with shorter auricles. Previous work misclassified it under Matricaria but phylogenetic analysis confirms its placement in Anthemis. This represents a new record for the species in Syria.
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Research
Cite this article: Hallworth MT, Marra PP,
McFarland KP, Zahendra S, Studds CE. 2018
Tracking dragons: stable isotopes reveal the
annual cycle of a long-distance migratory
insect. Biol. Lett. 14: 20180741.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2018.0741
Received: 23 October 2018
Accepted: 23 November 2018
Subject Areas:
ecology, behaviour
Keywords:
Anax, common green darner, stable-hydrogen
isotopes, migration phenology
Author for correspondence:
Michael T. Hallworth
e-mail: [email protected]
Electronic supplementary material is available
online at https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.
figshare.c.4320911.
& 2018 The Author(s) Published by the Royal Society. All rights reserved.
Animal behaviour
Tracking dragons: stable isotopes reveal
the annual cycle of a long-distance
migratory insect
Michael T. Hallworth1,2, Peter P. Marra1, Kent P. McFarland3, Sara Zahendra3
and Colin E. Studds1,2
1Migratory Bird Center, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, DC 20008, USA
2Department of Geography and Environmental Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore,
MD 21250, USA
3Vermont Center for Ecostudies, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA
MTH, 0000-0002-6385-3815; PPM, 0000-0002-0508-7577; KPM, 0000-0001-7809-5503;
CES, 0000-0001-5715-1692
Insect migration is globally ubiquitous and can involve continental-scale
movements and complex life histories. Apart from select species of
migratory moths and butterflies, little is known about the structure of the
annual cycle for migratory insects. Using stable-hydrogen isotope analysis
of 852 wing samples from eight countries spanning 140 years, combined
with 21 years of citizen science data, we determined the full annual cycle
of a large migratory dragonfly, the common green darner (Anax junius).
We demonstrate that darners undertake complex long-distance annual
migrations governed largely by temperature that involve at least three gen-
erations. In spring, the first generation makes a long-distance northbound
movement (further than 650 km) from southern to northern range limits,
lays eggs and dies. A second generation emerges and returns south (further
than 680 km), where they lay eggs and die. Finally, a third resident gener-
ation emerges, reproducing locally and giving rise to the cohort that
migrates north the following spring. Since migration timing and nymph
development are highly dependent on temperature, continued climate
change could lead to fundamental changes in the biology for this and similar
migratory insects.
1. Introduction
Insects are the most species-rich and abundant group of macroscopic organisms
on the planet, yet our understanding of the biological underpinnings of their
annual cycles and migratory behaviours drastically trails behind that of
vertebrate taxa [1]. Perhaps the best-known insect migrations are the multi-
generational migrations of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) in eastern
...
The Divergence and Development Within the Genus CanisKristina Parker
The genus Canis contains dogs, foxes, and jackals. Over time, different species within this genus diverged and developed in different geographic regions. For example, wolves are believed to have evolved from dogs that settled in Asia, while jackals remained in Eurasia. Various species then migrated between North America and Eurasia, leading to further divergence. Today, species within Canis exhibit a range of behaviors and inhabit diverse ecosystems across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Ongoing research aims to better understand the phylogenetic relationships and conservation needs of these canids.
This document discusses the rise and fall of the asaphid trilobite fauna in the Baltica region during the Ordovician period. It describes how the asaphids first appeared in the late Cambrian and became widespread and diverse during the Early Ordovician as carbonate sedimentation increased. Various asaphid subgroups developed endemism related to different facies belts in Baltoscandia through the Darriwilian stage. Records of some faunas disappear at the boundary of the Kunda/Aseri stages, possibly due to a catastrophic event. Asaphids continued to thrive but began declining in the late Sandbian as Baltica drifted northward and sea levels fluctuated. The asaphid
A study found that visual information from lip movements can influence auditory speech perception. When shown videos of a woman's face saying syllables that were dubbed with mismatched audio (e.g. saying "ba" but the audio was "ga"), most adult participants reported hearing the syllable that matched the lip movements rather than the actual audio. Younger children were also influenced but to a lesser degree. This illustrates that speech perception involves both auditory and visual input working together.
morris and glasgow 2001 wb 113-202-210 AMREJamin Glasgow
American Redstarts were studied during spring and fall migration on Appledore Island, Maine from 1990 to 1999. Several key differences were observed between seasons:
- In spring, males arrived earlier than females and adults arrived earlier than young birds. In fall, arrival times did not differ between males and females or adults and young.
- Recaptures of banded birds occurring at least one day after initial capture were more common in fall than spring.
- While minimum stopover lengths did not differ between seasons, recaptured birds increased in mass more significantly during fall stopovers compared to spring.
- Rates of mass increase estimated by regression, however, were greater during spring stopovers than fall.
Biodiversity Studies of Insect Fauna of Ajmer order DipteraIOSRJPBS
Ajmer is located in the center of Rajasthan (INDIA) between 25 0 38 “ and 26 0 58 “ north 75 0 22” east longitude covering a geographical area of about 8481sq km hemmed in all sides by Aravalli hills . About 7 miles from the city is Pushkar lake created by the touch of lord Brahma. The Dargah of khawaja Moinuddin chisti is holiest shrine next to Mecca in the world. Ajmer is abode of certain flora and fauna that are particularly endemic to semi-arid and are specially adapted to survive in the dry waterless region of the state. Order Diptera comprise of flies two winged true flies hind wings reduced to balancing organ halters. Greek di two, ptera wings. Diptera comprise more than 900000 species.eg house fly, fruit fly , crane fly , mosquitoes etc. they have mobile head, compound eyes piercing and sucking mouth parts. Metamorphosis is complete, life cycle includes egg, larva, (3 instar stages), pupa and adult. Following Flies are recorded in AJMER.
Introduction to the Probable Movement of Thysanoptera through the Moravian Ga...EdytaSierka
Sierka W., Sierka E., Fedor P. J. (2008). Introduction to the Probable Movement of Thysanoptera through the Moravian Gate (Štramberk, Czech Republic). Acta Phytopathologica et Entomologica Hungarica 43: 367-372, DOI: 10.1556/APhyt.43.2008.2.21., 2008
In the area of the Moravian Gate at Štramberk (Moravia, Czech Republic) detailed field investigations of Thysanoptera were conducted. The Gate offers the possibility of dispersal of thrips species from the South to the North and vice versa. A total of 359 samples were collected, from which 2367 adult specimens of Thysanoptera belonging to 55 species were obtained. Between them are species having their main distribution in the Southern parts of Europe, such as Aptinothrips elegans, Anaphothrips atroapterus, A. euphorbiae, Chirothrips aculeatus, Limothrips consimilis, Neohydatothrips abnormis, Rubiothrips pillichi, R. validus and Theilopedothrips pilosus. Additionally species were found that are absent or dispersed in Southern Europe, such as Aptinothrips stylifer, Chirothrips hamatus, Odontothrips loti and Platythrips tunicatus. In ancient times these species may have used the Moravian Gate, which has been passed by large armies and many traders (the amber route), carrying all kinds of plant products with them.
This study monitored the post-hibernation movements of a female aspic viper in a hedgerow system adjacent to a low traffic road in western France over a two month period. The viper was observed basking 20 times within a single hedgerow, with daily movements between 12-80 meters. The home range was estimated to be 0.094 hectares. The final observation of the viper alive was on May 28th, and it was later found dead the same day at a frequent basking location, possibly due to increased risk of predation from cooler and wetter spring weather conditions.
The study examined the home range of the bark scorpion Centruroides vittatus in Laredo, Texas using mark-recapture methods from 2009-2010. A total of 31 scorpions were collected and marked. The minimum convex polygon and local convex hull methods were used to estimate home range sizes. Males were found to have significantly larger home ranges and travel greater distances than females. Recapture rates were around 50% overall. The study provided a basis for further examining factors that influence scorpion home range sizes and patterns of microhabitat use.
42; physignathus lesueurii predation (natural history note)Roger Meek
1) The Australian Water Dragon (Physignathus lesueurii) was observed preying on the Grass Skink (Lampropholis delicata) on multiple occasions at the Australian Botanical Gardens.
2) Observations included 8 successful predation events where the Water Dragon captured the Grass Skink from distances up to 7 meters away.
3) Unsuccessful predation attempts by Water Dragons on Grass Skinks were also observed, with the skinks escaping into vegetation.
This study tracked 18 ospreys from Sweden during their autumn migration using satellite transmitters. Most birds migrated across western and central Europe to winter in tropical West Africa, though one juvenile flew to Cameroon and one female migrated to Mozambique. On average, birds traveled around 6,700 km, though the female going to Mozambique traveled over 10,000 km. Adults generally followed straight routes while juveniles showed more variability in orientation.
This study tracked the autumn migration of 13 Swedish ospreys (6 females, 5 males, 2 juveniles) using satellite transmitters. Most birds migrated across western and central Europe to winter in tropical West Africa, traveling an average of 6700 km. However, one female flew east and wintered in Mozambique, traveling over 10000 km. Birds made stopovers lasting 1-4 weeks, mostly north of 45°N, before continuing to their wintering grounds. Adults followed straight routes while juveniles showed more variability in orientation.
foraminifera from the Atherfield Clay of the Idle of Wight. Lithosection description, illustration of the foraminifera. Lower Cretaceous marine sediments
Seasonal Phenology of Reptiles in a Mediterranean Environment (“Castel di Gui...IJEABJ
The present work reports the seasonal phenology of the reptiles of the "Castel di Guido" Natural Park near Rome (Northern Latium, Italy). During field observations, between September 2014 and July 2016, transects were carried out along the ecotones of the park, in order to describe the period of seasonal activity of the reptiles present. The area is characterized by Mediterranean mesothermal climate. In the Mediterranean area, reptiles have a broader annual activity range than other European regions, greatly reducing winter latency. Reptile activities start very early, in some case it is possible to observe the snake Hierophis viridiflavus and lizards, such as Podarcis muralis and Podarcis siculus, in thermoregulation activity in the middle of winter. The mild climate that is recorded on average in autumn favors the activity in the period between September and December; Zamenis longissimus is observed regularly in October. Testudo hermanni mates regularly in autumn and it is active until the first decade of December. The research shows that during the winter period reptiles can be observed in activity; for some species, Chalcides chalcides, Podarcis sp., Hierophis viridiflavus, this seems to be a remarkable datum that broad considerably the annual phenology reported in the literature.
66;road mortalities of amphibians hj 22(1)_pp_51-58_ms_11-55[1]Roger Meek
This study monitored amphibian roadkill over six years on low-traffic roads in western France. The common toad and agile frog made up the majority of roadkill at 39% and 25.4% respectively. Roadkill patterns were associated with amphibian migration and habitat near roads. Higher roadkill occurred near woodlands/wetlands and after rainfall, related to migration and foraging behavior. Traffic volume did not correlate with roadkill, but roadkill increased with longer amphibian migration distances.
This document summarizes an ecological study of the dark kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops megacephalus) in Utah. The study analyzed 10 sites to determine if abundance of the mouse correlated with soil parameters, vegetation cover, shrub density, or diversity of local rodent communities. The results showed that no single factor controlled mouse populations, but several recurring abiotic and biotic factors together influenced species richness and diversity, which in turn impacted mouse abundance at each site. Prior research also found that mouse populations require higher rodent species richness, as well as habitat conditions promoting new plant growth over decadent vegetation.
The fruits the agouti ate: Hymenaea courbaril seed fate when its disperser is...Fundación Natura Bolivia
This study tested the hypothesis that agouti are critical for the regeneration of the neotropical tree species Hymenaea courbaril by dispersing its seeds. The researchers conducted experiments on islands in a Venezuelan reservoir with and without agouti populations. They found that where agouti were present, more H. courbaril pods and seeds were removed from the forest floor and some seeds were buried, improving germination success. In contrast, at sites without agouti, pods and seeds often remained on the surface and few seedlings were present. The results support the idea that agouti play an important role in the dispersal and regeneration of H. courbaril.
Studies on the distributional pattern and habitat utilization pattern by Indi...Mridul Bora
Leopards are the members of Felidae family. Leopards are found in all over the glob. Assam of India has a stable population of leopard. Moreover Nilachal hill of Guwahati metro has also recorded a stable population of leopard.
This document discusses the processes of dispersal and immigration in biogeography. It describes the historical debate between "dispersalists" who believed disjunctions were caused by long distance dispersal versus "extensionists" who believed they were caused by now disappeared corridors. While no evidence was found for the extensionists' view, evidence for continental drift supported long distance dispersal. The document then examines different types of dispersal mechanisms like jump dispersal, diffusion, and secular migration that allow species to expand their ranges. It also discusses barriers to dispersal posed by oceans, mountains, temperature and other environmental conditions.
An annual herb, Anthemis marcotis, endemic to Turkey and Greece, is reported for the first time in the flora of Syria. Specimens were collected from Lattakia city in 2009. The species is described based on morphological characteristics. It is an appressed-pubescent herb with branched stems bearing 2-pinnatisect leaves and solitary radiate capitula. Achenes vary with peripheral disc florets bearing long auricles and central disc florets with shorter auricles. Previous work misclassified it under Matricaria but phylogenetic analysis confirms its placement in Anthemis. This represents a new record for the species in Syria.
rsbl.royalsocietypublishing.orgResearchCite this article .docxhealdkathaleen
rsbl.royalsocietypublishing.org
Research
Cite this article: Hallworth MT, Marra PP,
McFarland KP, Zahendra S, Studds CE. 2018
Tracking dragons: stable isotopes reveal the
annual cycle of a long-distance migratory
insect. Biol. Lett. 14: 20180741.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2018.0741
Received: 23 October 2018
Accepted: 23 November 2018
Subject Areas:
ecology, behaviour
Keywords:
Anax, common green darner, stable-hydrogen
isotopes, migration phenology
Author for correspondence:
Michael T. Hallworth
e-mail: [email protected]
Electronic supplementary material is available
online at https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.
figshare.c.4320911.
& 2018 The Author(s) Published by the Royal Society. All rights reserved.
Animal behaviour
Tracking dragons: stable isotopes reveal
the annual cycle of a long-distance
migratory insect
Michael T. Hallworth1,2, Peter P. Marra1, Kent P. McFarland3, Sara Zahendra3
and Colin E. Studds1,2
1Migratory Bird Center, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, DC 20008, USA
2Department of Geography and Environmental Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore,
MD 21250, USA
3Vermont Center for Ecostudies, White River Junction, VT 05001, USA
MTH, 0000-0002-6385-3815; PPM, 0000-0002-0508-7577; KPM, 0000-0001-7809-5503;
CES, 0000-0001-5715-1692
Insect migration is globally ubiquitous and can involve continental-scale
movements and complex life histories. Apart from select species of
migratory moths and butterflies, little is known about the structure of the
annual cycle for migratory insects. Using stable-hydrogen isotope analysis
of 852 wing samples from eight countries spanning 140 years, combined
with 21 years of citizen science data, we determined the full annual cycle
of a large migratory dragonfly, the common green darner (Anax junius).
We demonstrate that darners undertake complex long-distance annual
migrations governed largely by temperature that involve at least three gen-
erations. In spring, the first generation makes a long-distance northbound
movement (further than 650 km) from southern to northern range limits,
lays eggs and dies. A second generation emerges and returns south (further
than 680 km), where they lay eggs and die. Finally, a third resident gener-
ation emerges, reproducing locally and giving rise to the cohort that
migrates north the following spring. Since migration timing and nymph
development are highly dependent on temperature, continued climate
change could lead to fundamental changes in the biology for this and similar
migratory insects.
1. Introduction
Insects are the most species-rich and abundant group of macroscopic organisms
on the planet, yet our understanding of the biological underpinnings of their
annual cycles and migratory behaviours drastically trails behind that of
vertebrate taxa [1]. Perhaps the best-known insect migrations are the multi-
generational migrations of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) in eastern
...
The Divergence and Development Within the Genus CanisKristina Parker
The genus Canis contains dogs, foxes, and jackals. Over time, different species within this genus diverged and developed in different geographic regions. For example, wolves are believed to have evolved from dogs that settled in Asia, while jackals remained in Eurasia. Various species then migrated between North America and Eurasia, leading to further divergence. Today, species within Canis exhibit a range of behaviors and inhabit diverse ecosystems across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Ongoing research aims to better understand the phylogenetic relationships and conservation needs of these canids.
This document discusses the rise and fall of the asaphid trilobite fauna in the Baltica region during the Ordovician period. It describes how the asaphids first appeared in the late Cambrian and became widespread and diverse during the Early Ordovician as carbonate sedimentation increased. Various asaphid subgroups developed endemism related to different facies belts in Baltoscandia through the Darriwilian stage. Records of some faunas disappear at the boundary of the Kunda/Aseri stages, possibly due to a catastrophic event. Asaphids continued to thrive but began declining in the late Sandbian as Baltica drifted northward and sea levels fluctuated. The asaphid
A study found that visual information from lip movements can influence auditory speech perception. When shown videos of a woman's face saying syllables that were dubbed with mismatched audio (e.g. saying "ba" but the audio was "ga"), most adult participants reported hearing the syllable that matched the lip movements rather than the actual audio. Younger children were also influenced but to a lesser degree. This illustrates that speech perception involves both auditory and visual input working together.
morris and glasgow 2001 wb 113-202-210 AMREJamin Glasgow
American Redstarts were studied during spring and fall migration on Appledore Island, Maine from 1990 to 1999. Several key differences were observed between seasons:
- In spring, males arrived earlier than females and adults arrived earlier than young birds. In fall, arrival times did not differ between males and females or adults and young.
- Recaptures of banded birds occurring at least one day after initial capture were more common in fall than spring.
- While minimum stopover lengths did not differ between seasons, recaptured birds increased in mass more significantly during fall stopovers compared to spring.
- Rates of mass increase estimated by regression, however, were greater during spring stopovers than fall.
Biodiversity Studies of Insect Fauna of Ajmer order DipteraIOSRJPBS
Ajmer is located in the center of Rajasthan (INDIA) between 25 0 38 “ and 26 0 58 “ north 75 0 22” east longitude covering a geographical area of about 8481sq km hemmed in all sides by Aravalli hills . About 7 miles from the city is Pushkar lake created by the touch of lord Brahma. The Dargah of khawaja Moinuddin chisti is holiest shrine next to Mecca in the world. Ajmer is abode of certain flora and fauna that are particularly endemic to semi-arid and are specially adapted to survive in the dry waterless region of the state. Order Diptera comprise of flies two winged true flies hind wings reduced to balancing organ halters. Greek di two, ptera wings. Diptera comprise more than 900000 species.eg house fly, fruit fly , crane fly , mosquitoes etc. they have mobile head, compound eyes piercing and sucking mouth parts. Metamorphosis is complete, life cycle includes egg, larva, (3 instar stages), pupa and adult. Following Flies are recorded in AJMER.
Introduction to the Probable Movement of Thysanoptera through the Moravian Ga...EdytaSierka
Sierka W., Sierka E., Fedor P. J. (2008). Introduction to the Probable Movement of Thysanoptera through the Moravian Gate (Štramberk, Czech Republic). Acta Phytopathologica et Entomologica Hungarica 43: 367-372, DOI: 10.1556/APhyt.43.2008.2.21., 2008
In the area of the Moravian Gate at Štramberk (Moravia, Czech Republic) detailed field investigations of Thysanoptera were conducted. The Gate offers the possibility of dispersal of thrips species from the South to the North and vice versa. A total of 359 samples were collected, from which 2367 adult specimens of Thysanoptera belonging to 55 species were obtained. Between them are species having their main distribution in the Southern parts of Europe, such as Aptinothrips elegans, Anaphothrips atroapterus, A. euphorbiae, Chirothrips aculeatus, Limothrips consimilis, Neohydatothrips abnormis, Rubiothrips pillichi, R. validus and Theilopedothrips pilosus. Additionally species were found that are absent or dispersed in Southern Europe, such as Aptinothrips stylifer, Chirothrips hamatus, Odontothrips loti and Platythrips tunicatus. In ancient times these species may have used the Moravian Gate, which has been passed by large armies and many traders (the amber route), carrying all kinds of plant products with them.
This document summarizes a field observation of an injured western green lizard (Lacerta bilineata) in France. The lizard was found immobilized on a road with head trauma and lacerations near its right eye and jaw that appeared to be caused by another animal. It was treated and recovered over two weeks. The injury was likely sustained either from an attack by a predator like a snake or bird of prey, or from combat with another male lizard during their intense territorial fights in spring. Such injuries increase vulnerability to additional threats and could reduce survival potential.
This document reports on observations of defence behaviours in the viperine snake (Natrix maura) in France. A male N. maura was observed adopting a "balling" defence behaviour where it hid its head in the centre of its coiled body with its tail raised. This behaviour is commonly seen in smaller snakes as a defence against predators. The document also discusses breeding phenology observations of the common toad (Bufo bufo) in Spain, noting earlier breeding and egg-laying was observed in some populations compared to previous years, which may be influenced by climate change.
This study examined the body temperatures of common toads (Bufo bufo) in France. The main findings were:
1) Nocturnal body temperatures ranged from 11.7-18.9°C and were associated with air and substrate temperatures.
2) Diurnal body temperatures ranged from 27.8-34.2°C and were significantly lower than open substrate temperatures but not shaded air temperatures.
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57; combat behaviour in varanus salvator (natural history note)Roger Meek
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37; reptiles, thermoregulation and the environment; reviewRoger Meek
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2. agricultural area west of the western hedgerow.
Each hedgerow was surveyed once during a
visit. When possible individual snakes or lizards
were photographed for identification. All reptile
locations were recorded and plotted on a map
(Google Earth) along with date of observation.
To estimate the areas within the sighting
locations, convex polygons that enclosed all the
sightings were constructed using the measuring
tool on Google Earth.Areas within the polygons
A were calculated using the formula of Heron of
Alexandria,
A
where p is the semi-perimeter and a, b and c the
lengths of the sides. If the polygons had more
than three sides the area was subdivided into
irregular triangles and the values summed.
RESULTS
On 27 occasions between 22 March and 28 May
three species of snake, Natrix natrix, Hierophis
viridiflavus and Vipera aspis and the western
green lizard, L. bilineata, were recorded around
the hibernaculum. The initial observation was
of an adult H. viridiflavus (in ecdysis) on 22
March close to the main den entrance. Five
adult L. bilineata were subsequently seen
basking alongside the western edge of the
hedgerow on April 6. Three L. bilineata (based
on body colouration and pattern) were later
seen alongside the western hedgerow between
April 7 and April 9 indicating road crossings.
The most frequently seen species was V. aspis,
initially observed on the afternoon of 28 March
when 2 were basking on the western edge of the
main hedgerow. On 3 occasions, between April
15 and 24, 5 V. aspis were recorded in a single
visit. Based on size differences, three N. natrix
were present but no more than one was observed
on a single visit. The largest of these crossed the
road bisecting the two hedgerows and was seen
basking alongside the western hedgerow on
April 7. Only V. aspis were not found at the
western hedgerow, which would have required
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Figure 1. View of the area surrounding the hiber-
naculum from the north-east (photograph taken De-
cember) showing cover of dense bramble and ash.
Insert shows location of one of the main entrances,
an almost submerged drainage pipe, which was lo-
cated about 4m into the bramble to the rear of the
bottom arrow.
Figure 2. Sighting frequencies during surveys at the hibernaculum between 22 March and 28 May. Solid bars
indicate V. aspis, crosshatched , open N. natrix and grey L. bilineata. Most sightings during May
were of a single V. aspis (see Meek, 2013).
3. a road crossing.
Most sightings (all species) were during
April (mean per visit = 3.7±3.27, range = 1 – 8)
but towards the end of the month sightings
declined. Observations of V. aspis after April 24
were of a single snake, which was found
predated on 28 May (Meek, 2013). The final
spring sightings of the remaining species were:-
H. viridiflavus, 23 April, N. natrix, 25 April and
L. bilineata, 5 May. Figure 2 shows daily
sightings during the spring period. After 28
May no reptiles other than wall lizards (Podarcis
muralis) were recorded until a H. viridiflavus
was seen basking daily (am) at the opening of
the hollow base of an oak tree (Quercus
sessiliflora) situated in the hedgerow to the
North East between 14-29August. Late summer/
autumn sightings at the den area of V. aspis and
L. bilineata were made during mid October and
early November. Areas within the polygons
were for H. viridiflavus 0.86ha (n = 1), L.
bilineata 0.32 ha (n = 5), V. aspis 0.25 ha (n =
5) and N. natrix 0.36 ha (n = 3). Figures 3a & b
show aerial photographs of the study area with
the polygons that enclose the sightings.
DISCUSSION
The results indicate that after emergence from
hibernation the reptiles remained close to the
den area for an approximate 45-day period
between March and late May then dispersed
from the hibernaculum. However, activity
before their initial detection (22 March) was
likely and hence the time around the den longer.
Previous studies have indicated reptiles remain
in the vicinity of dens for around 5 weeks when
hibernacula may be used as cold weather
shelters (Gregory, 1982; 2011, Whiting &
Booth, 2012). It is not known if the reptiles
were spatially separated within the den but
communal hibernation is known in N. natrix, V.
aspis and L. bilineata (Street, 1979). The
observation of H. viridiflavus is problematical.
Based on body pattern it is likely that this was a
single snake that may not have over wintered at
the main den, but in the hollow base of a nearby
oak tree where a H. viridiflavus was seen during
August. Adults of this species are wide-ranging
foragers that make short distance post
hibernation movements before foraging more
widely (Ciofi & Chelazzi, 1994). They do not
normally hibernate communally (although see
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Figure 3. Aerial photographs (Google Earth) of the study locality showing main entrance to the hibernacu-
lum (white circle) located at the northern end of the hedgerow. Lines are convex polygons that enclose all
post hibernation sighting locations for and V. aspis (continuous) and N. natrix and L. bilineata
(broken).
4. Capula et al., 1997).
Many species show fidelity to hibernacula
(Brown & Parker, 1976; Clark et al, 2008 –
although see Harvey & Weatherhead, 2006) and
although late autumn vegetation limited reptile
detection, sightings of L. bilineata and V. aspis
during October and early November in the
vicinity of the den could suggest a return to the
hibernaculum. Sightings of L. bilineata and V.
aspis, including V. aspis neonates (most likely
born Autumn 2013) at the den during spring
2014 support the notion of frequent winter den
use – although not necessarily by the same
reptiles. Longer distance movements from
hibernacula would be unusual in lizards but in
L. bilineata may be a consequence of living in
an agricultural landscape with limited usable
habitat or due to errors in detection. The latter is
important since changes in basking, for example
from open locations in spring to more secluded
areas in hotter weather, may influence sighting
frequencies and distort temporal estimates.
Areas within the polygons are also subjective
since they are derived from different sample
sizes and could be impacted by errors in
detection. Therefore the polygons are not
comparable and simply indicate areas within
which sightings were made.
The characteristics of the hibernaculum were
similar to those found in previous studies (e.g.
Burger et al., 1988). The entrance(s) were
located deep in dense bramble a semi-evergreen
that may have value in providing insulation
from wind and low temperatures and by trapping
drifting snow providing further insulation
(Dolby & Grubb, 1999). Crucial is the potential
for flooding, which although occurs at the
southern end of the main hedgerow during
midwinter has never been observed at the main
den area at the northern end of the hedgerow
which was on slightly higher ground. The south
to north linear nature of the hedgerow presented
basking opportunities at most times of day and
must have advantages after spring emergence
(e.g. Gienger & Beck, 2011; Whiting & Booth,
2012). The western hedgerow functioned as a
buffer against cold north or north-west winds.
The results highlight the importance of small
patches of potentially key habitat for population
persistence in hibernating reptiles, especially in
environments dominated by agriculture where
suitable sites may be limited.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Comments by Roger Avery and John Baker
greatly improved an earlier version of the
manuscript. Roger Avery additionally acted as
sole deciding editor for the manuscript.
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