Walking along the flooded path in Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve, one would see dozens of dragonflies and damselflies from 44 recorded Odonata species. The reserve is a small area of 4000 hectares that represents 18% of all species found in Peninsular Malaysia across eight families. Two particularly interesting species found there include Indothemis carnatica, which is scarce and local to other regions in Asia, and Podolestes buwaldai, a rare and local species in southern Peninsular Malaysia.
Species composition of Seaweeds at Uran, Navi Mumbai Prabhakar Pawar
A total of 19 species of seaweeds representing 16 genera, 15 families and 13 orders were identified from Uran coast. Of these, 7 species belongs each to Chlorophyta and Rhodophyta, 2 each to Cyanobacteria and Ochrophyta and 1 to Charophyta. At all study sites, maximum species diversity was recorded during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon than monsoon. Diverse species composition of seaweeds is recorded at Peerwadi coast than the Sheva creek and Dharamtar creek. Lower species diversity at Sheva creek and Dharamtar creek is attributed to the non-availability of rocky substratum for settlement and maritime activities of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). The study shows that seaweeds from Uran coast are under stress due to industrial pollution and Port operations.
Checklists of Fish Parasites of Basrah Marshlands, IraqDrNajimRKhamees
Literature reviews of all reports concerning the parasitic
fauna of fishes of Basrah marshlands, southern Iraq showed that a total of 78 parasite species are so far known from 11 fish species investigated for parasitic infections. The parasitic fauna included four euglenozoans, seven ciliophorans, eight myxozoans, 11 trematodes, 15 monogeneans, nine cestodes, seven nematodes, two acanthocephalans, one clam glochidium and 14 crustaceans. The infection with some trematodes and nematodes as well as with the clam occurred with their larval stages, while the remaining infections were either with trophozoites or adult parasites. Among the inspected fishes, Silurus triostegus was infected with the highest number of parasite species (59 parasite species), followed by Carasobarbus luteus (16 species), Leuciscus vorax (15 species), while four fish species (Gambusia holbrooki, Luciobarbus xanthopterus, Planiliza subviridis and Poecillia latipinna) were infected with only one parasite species each. The third larval stage of the nematode Contracaecum species was the commonest parasite species as it was recorded from eight fish species, followed by both the myxozoan Myxobolus pfeifferi and the crustaceans Ergasilus mosulensis and Ergasilus sp. which were reported from five fish host species each, while 74.4% of the parasite species were recorded from a single host fish species each.
Gastropod diversity along Uran coast, Navi Mumbai Prabhakar Pawar
A total of 60 species of gastropods representing 38 genera, 25 families and 8 orders were identified. Of these, 10 species belongs to family Muricidae, 9 species to Neritidae, 6 species to Trochidae and 4 species to Bursidae. Families Cypraeidae and Lottiidae were represented by 3 species each. 2 species each were reportedfrom families Turbinidae, Cerithidae, Potamididae, Naticidae, Conidae and Volemidae whereas 1 species each belongs to remaining 13 families. Maximum species diversity of gastropods is recorded during post-monsoon and pre-monsoon from rocky substratum of Peerwadi coast and Dharamtar creek than open mud flats of Sheva creek. This could be attributed to the habitat preference by gastropods to the rocky substratum with abundance of sea grass beds than open mud flats. The variation in abundance of gastropods at Uran coast could result from anthropogenic activities of Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), port related establishments, sedimentation, disposal of domestic sewage, industrial wastes, overharvesting, habitat loss, overfishing and tourism. This study reveals that gastropods from Uran coast are facing threat due to industrial pollution and anthropogenic activities.
Species composition of Seaweeds at Uran, Navi Mumbai Prabhakar Pawar
A total of 19 species of seaweeds representing 16 genera, 15 families and 13 orders were identified from Uran coast. Of these, 7 species belongs each to Chlorophyta and Rhodophyta, 2 each to Cyanobacteria and Ochrophyta and 1 to Charophyta. At all study sites, maximum species diversity was recorded during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon than monsoon. Diverse species composition of seaweeds is recorded at Peerwadi coast than the Sheva creek and Dharamtar creek. Lower species diversity at Sheva creek and Dharamtar creek is attributed to the non-availability of rocky substratum for settlement and maritime activities of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). The study shows that seaweeds from Uran coast are under stress due to industrial pollution and Port operations.
Checklists of Fish Parasites of Basrah Marshlands, IraqDrNajimRKhamees
Literature reviews of all reports concerning the parasitic
fauna of fishes of Basrah marshlands, southern Iraq showed that a total of 78 parasite species are so far known from 11 fish species investigated for parasitic infections. The parasitic fauna included four euglenozoans, seven ciliophorans, eight myxozoans, 11 trematodes, 15 monogeneans, nine cestodes, seven nematodes, two acanthocephalans, one clam glochidium and 14 crustaceans. The infection with some trematodes and nematodes as well as with the clam occurred with their larval stages, while the remaining infections were either with trophozoites or adult parasites. Among the inspected fishes, Silurus triostegus was infected with the highest number of parasite species (59 parasite species), followed by Carasobarbus luteus (16 species), Leuciscus vorax (15 species), while four fish species (Gambusia holbrooki, Luciobarbus xanthopterus, Planiliza subviridis and Poecillia latipinna) were infected with only one parasite species each. The third larval stage of the nematode Contracaecum species was the commonest parasite species as it was recorded from eight fish species, followed by both the myxozoan Myxobolus pfeifferi and the crustaceans Ergasilus mosulensis and Ergasilus sp. which were reported from five fish host species each, while 74.4% of the parasite species were recorded from a single host fish species each.
Gastropod diversity along Uran coast, Navi Mumbai Prabhakar Pawar
A total of 60 species of gastropods representing 38 genera, 25 families and 8 orders were identified. Of these, 10 species belongs to family Muricidae, 9 species to Neritidae, 6 species to Trochidae and 4 species to Bursidae. Families Cypraeidae and Lottiidae were represented by 3 species each. 2 species each were reportedfrom families Turbinidae, Cerithidae, Potamididae, Naticidae, Conidae and Volemidae whereas 1 species each belongs to remaining 13 families. Maximum species diversity of gastropods is recorded during post-monsoon and pre-monsoon from rocky substratum of Peerwadi coast and Dharamtar creek than open mud flats of Sheva creek. This could be attributed to the habitat preference by gastropods to the rocky substratum with abundance of sea grass beds than open mud flats. The variation in abundance of gastropods at Uran coast could result from anthropogenic activities of Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), port related establishments, sedimentation, disposal of domestic sewage, industrial wastes, overharvesting, habitat loss, overfishing and tourism. This study reveals that gastropods from Uran coast are facing threat due to industrial pollution and anthropogenic activities.
Pygmy Shark
Pygmy Shark For a long time it was thought that this was the smallest species of sharks, but fame pygmy shark has been tested recently by the discovery of the dwarf lantern shark, which is closely related to. However, this species is still significant, with a maximum length of about 20 inches, is far from the popular image of huge ocean predator that has the shark.
Insect diversity of Sri Lankamalleswara Reserve forest in the Eastern Ghats ...Dr Palem Harinath Reddy
Insect diversity at Sri Lankamalleswara reserve forest (14°45' - 14°72' N & 79°07' - 78°80' E), Kadapa in
the Eastern Ghats of Southern Andhra Pradesh was studied during the period from June 2013 to
September 2014. Nearly 75 species of butterflies, 12 moth species from Lepidoptera; 4 ant species, one
wasp, 6 bee species from Hymenoptera; 7 cricket species of Orthoptera; 5 bug species from Hemiptera;
3 mosquito species, 4 housefly species, 2 species of flies from Diptera; 8 species of dragon flies, 2
species of damselflies from Odonata; 3 beetles from Coleopteran; one species each from Thysanura; and
Mantodea and 2 species from Phasmatodea; one species each from class Arachnida and Diploda were
identified. The seasonality, relative abundance and diversity of some insect groups was also recorded.
Majority of the insects are very much required for pollination. Some insects produce useful substances
such as honey, wax, lacquer and silk.
A checklist of snakes observed in the Bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh from March 2013 to September 2015 is documented here. Seventeen species of the snakes belonging to five families were recorded during the current study. All species of snakes were observed, photographed and released back to secure areas away from the human daily interference. In addition, road kills of snakes were also recorded along the forest trails and in urban areas. Out of all the species of snakes Xenochrophis piscator and Ptyas mucosa were found to be the most common snake followed by Amphiesma stolata and Oligodon arnensis .
Pygmy Shark
Pygmy Shark For a long time it was thought that this was the smallest species of sharks, but fame pygmy shark has been tested recently by the discovery of the dwarf lantern shark, which is closely related to. However, this species is still significant, with a maximum length of about 20 inches, is far from the popular image of huge ocean predator that has the shark.
Insect diversity of Sri Lankamalleswara Reserve forest in the Eastern Ghats ...Dr Palem Harinath Reddy
Insect diversity at Sri Lankamalleswara reserve forest (14°45' - 14°72' N & 79°07' - 78°80' E), Kadapa in
the Eastern Ghats of Southern Andhra Pradesh was studied during the period from June 2013 to
September 2014. Nearly 75 species of butterflies, 12 moth species from Lepidoptera; 4 ant species, one
wasp, 6 bee species from Hymenoptera; 7 cricket species of Orthoptera; 5 bug species from Hemiptera;
3 mosquito species, 4 housefly species, 2 species of flies from Diptera; 8 species of dragon flies, 2
species of damselflies from Odonata; 3 beetles from Coleopteran; one species each from Thysanura; and
Mantodea and 2 species from Phasmatodea; one species each from class Arachnida and Diploda were
identified. The seasonality, relative abundance and diversity of some insect groups was also recorded.
Majority of the insects are very much required for pollination. Some insects produce useful substances
such as honey, wax, lacquer and silk.
A checklist of snakes observed in the Bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh from March 2013 to September 2015 is documented here. Seventeen species of the snakes belonging to five families were recorded during the current study. All species of snakes were observed, photographed and released back to secure areas away from the human daily interference. In addition, road kills of snakes were also recorded along the forest trails and in urban areas. Out of all the species of snakes Xenochrophis piscator and Ptyas mucosa were found to be the most common snake followed by Amphiesma stolata and Oligodon arnensis .
Fin fishes diversity order wise families and genera, number of fish species,
Shell fishes, crustaceans, molluscans, echinoderms, cnedarians, porifera diversity of the world. Fishes diversity of the India
Distribution, Threats and Conservation Strategies of Anurans at Central Arava...iosrjce
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Could the SDGs help save wetlands? Can wetlands help achieve the SDGs?Wetlands International
This slide show presents Wetlands International's position on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and wetlands. Wetlands will play a role in achieving at least 7 of the 17 SDGs and are an indispensible link connecting the ecosystems the SDGs seek to protect and restore.
Los manglares de Panamá tienen un rol importante en la mitigación del cambio climático, y nos ayuden en adaptarnos y reducir a los impactos del cambio climático. Con su capacidad de almacenar y secuestrar carbono , los manglares tienen el papel de desacelerador del calentamiento global; y como ´infraestructura natural´ nos brinden protección contra dichos impactos.
The mangroves of Panamá store and sequester enormous amounts of organic carbon not only in their vegetation, but also in roots and soil. Wetlands International works together with UNDP and national governmental authorities to find out how much exactly and to make sure that these carbon pools and sinks are better managed and protected. For their contribution to climate change mitigation, but also to maintain their broad range of ecosystem services in support of local adaptation.
Conclusiones del foro "Tecnologías de Adaptación al Cambio Climático, Soberan...Wetlands International
Conclusiones del foro Tecnologías de Adaptación al Cambio Climático, Soberanía, Seguridad Alimentaria y Agroindustria”, el 8 y 9 de Octubre en el Hotel Hex en Estelì, Nicaragua
Ecosystems based mitigation: from incentives to practice - Opportunities and ...Wetlands International
By Marcel Silvius, Wetlands International. This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha
By Jan Peters, Michael Succow Foundation, Greifswald / Germany, www.succow-stiftung.de. This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha
Turning REDD+ around: breaking boundaries and bridging divisions: Working tow...Wetlands International
By Jan Willem den Besten, IUCN NL. This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha
Peatlands and agriculture - mitigation, livelihood opportunities and incentiv...Wetlands International
By Marja-Liisa Tapio-Biström, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha and www.fao.org/climatechange/micca/peat
As an organisation, Wetlands International made big strides
forward in 2011; these will help
us achieve the goals of our new 10-year Strategic Intent (2011-2020). With the seal
of good governance from the Dutch Central Bureau on Fundraising under our belt,
and growing recognition of our distinctive approach and niche, we proudly share with
you some highlights of 2011.
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Through Mangrove Conservation and Re...
Odanata
1. Walking along the flooded path, one would be enchanted to see dozens of dragonflies and
damselflies species buzzing around everywhere. It is unbelievable that this tiny area of
4000 hectares is home to 44 Odonata species and counting. The species recorded from
Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve covers eight families thus representing 18% of the total
species found in Peninsular Malaysia.
Species found abundantly in AHFR are Neurothemis fluctuans, Nannophya pygmaea,
Ceriagrion cerinorubellum, Pseudagrion williamsoni, Pseudagrion microcephalum,
Brachydiplax chalybea, Rhyothemis obsolescens, Rhodothemis rufa, Ictinogomphus
decoratus, Orthetrum sabina and Brachygonia oculata.
The true alluvial swamp and peat swamp species recorded at AHFR are Amphicnemis
gracilis, Archibasis viola, Brachygonia oculata, Elattoneura aurantiaca, Podolestes
buwaldai, Podolestes orientalis, Ponorthemis serrata, Rhyothemis aterrima and
Risiophlebia dohrni.
However, the most interesting species collected from AHFR is Indothemis carnatica. A
few individuals of Indothemis carnatica were collected at a shallow water pool.
Indothemis carnatica is so far known from India, Sri Lanka and Thailand, and it appears
to be very scarce and local (Dow 2009). Another interesting species recorded from AHFR
is Podolestes buwaldai. Podolestes buwaldai is a rare and local species confined to
southern Peninsular Malaysia (Orr 2005). Only one specimen was collected/observed
during the short sampling trip to AHFR.
Odonata Checklist for Ayer Hitam Forest and Surroundings, Johor
recorded on 5-8 October 2012