Volume 23, Issue 71, 2022

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Spiders are predatory arthropods that usually prey upon a range of animals from invertebrates to vertebrates across the animal kingdom. Although the majority prey base is primarily insects, there are rare cases where spiders are encountered feeding upon vertebrate prey like frogs, birds, rodents and a few small reptiles. Here the natural history observation accounts for the predation of a skink by a ground-dwelling Wolf Spider on the forest floor.

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First report of predation on skink by wolf spider from Odisha, India

Tripathy A, Priyadarshini D

Spiders are predatory arthropods that usually prey upon a range of animals from invertebrates to vertebrates across the animal kingdom

Species, 2022, 23(71), 1-4

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First photographic record of Melogale personata I. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1831 (Mustelidae) from the protected area of Nepal

Pathak A, Pokheral CP, Lamichhanne P, Khanal S, Lama S, Phuyal S, Kakshapati P, Paudel P, Koirala G

Burmese Ferret-Badger is observed for the first time in Gaurishankar Conservation Area of Nepal. Local community informed the conservation area authority when they found the species near to the human settlement

Species, 2022, 23(71), 5-8

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Analysis

Effect of Starvation and Refeeding on Protein level Muscle, Liver, Kidney, and Gills of freshwater fish Channa punctatus

Zubair Shafi Dar, Dongre SB, Pawar SS

The present study examined starvation and refeed for protein content in different tissues of freshwater fish, Channa panctatus by using Lowry’s Method (1951).

Species, 2022, 23(71), 9-13

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First Record of Four Species of Nudibranchia Molluscs from Chromodorididae and Plakobranchidae Families in Syria

Ammar I, Khalifa F, Mhanna H, Halhal M

Many individuals of alien/lessepsian migrants of nudibranchs molluscs belong to four different species are: Hypselodoris infucata (Rüppell & Leuckart, 1830), Goniobranchus obsoletus (Rüppell & Leuckart, 1830), Elysia grandifolia (Kelaart, 1858), Elysia ornata (Swainson, 1840).

Species, 2022, 23(71), 14-19

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Habenaria sahyadrica (Orchidoideae; Orchidaceae) – New report to the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu

Karuppusamy S

Habenaria sahyadrica K.M.P. Kumar et al. has been recorded from Kolli hills of Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu for the first time

Species, 2022, 23(71), 20-22

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Angiospermic Diversity of Kurunthamalai Hilllock, Karamadai, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India

Arumugam S, Vivek S

The Kurunthamalai hillock, Coimbatore district, has an enormous diversity of plant community without the adequate firsthand information

Species, 2022, 23(71), 23-39

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New record of occurrence of Sesamum alatum Thonn. (Pedaliaceae) in Odisha with notes on the taxonomy and distribution of the genus Sesamum L. in the stat

Panda PC, Das PK, Kamila PK

The wild occurrence of Sesamum alatum Thonn. (Pedaliaceae), a wild crop relative of the oil seed Sesame, is reported from Ganjam district as a new distributional record for the state of Odisha.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 40-43

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Notes on distribution, population and conservation status of Henckelia missionis – an endemic species of Tamil Nadu

Vadhyar RG, Boopathiayyanar M, Sujana KA

This paper provides details of distribution, population and conservation status of Henckelia missionis, a little known and narrow endemic species of Southern Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu

Species, 2022, 23(71), 44-48

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An Outbreak of Teak Skeletonizer Eutectona machaeralis Walker in the Eastern Ghats, India with Ecological Notes

Tripathy A

Teak skeletonizer, Eutectona machaeralis is a serious pest of Tectona grandis (Teak). Teak is one of the important plantation tree species being utilized in many industries

Species, 2022, 23(71), 49-53

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New synonymy in the genus Crotalaria L. (Fabaceae)

Arigela RK, Reddy S

Crotalaria lamelliformis P. Sivaramakrishna et al. and C. gengmaensis Z. Wei & C.Y. Yang are shown to be conspecific with C. albida B.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 54-59

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Analysis

Marine fungal diversity on the monocot woody litter in the intertidal region of southwest India

Karamchand KS, Sridhar KR, Ghate SD, Sharathchandra K

Three hundred monocot woody litter collected from the three beaches of southwest of India were incubated in the laboratory in air-tight containers on sterile sand bed soaked with autoclaved seawater

Species, 2022, 23(71), 60-68

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Record of Honey Badger from Central Terai, Nepal

Adhikari D, Dahal D, Pun T, Basnet S, Dahal S, Thapa S

Honey Badger Mellivora capensis, one of the least known mustelids in Nepal. Although occurring throughout Tarai, Churia and Inner-Tarai ranges of the country, hitherto known from just a few sites

Species, 2022, 23(71), 69-73

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Analysis

An annotated checklist of bird diversity of Kheralu, Mehsana, Gujarat

Chaudhary SV, Desai PG, Dharaiya NA

The study is aimed to collect the information regarding the species richness and feeding guilds in the Kheralu sub-district.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 74-85

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Taxonomic diversity and Ethnobotany of genus Solanum (Solanaceae) alongside Pir Panjal gradient, North-western Himalayas-Rajouri (J&K UT), India

Zanit SB, Mochi SA, Riyaz M

The present study is a comprehensive account of the genus Solanum (Solanaceae) from the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir UT.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 86-93

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Trend of common crane (Grus grus) visit in Chitwan National Park of Nepal

Khadka BB, Pathak A, Khanal S, Paudel P

Chitwan National Park (CNP) is heaven for winter birds migrating from North. Annually, various migrating bird species visit CNP for breeding, foraging and to escape the harsh winter in the north

Species, 2022, 23(71), 94-98

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Analysis

Cyanobacterial diversity in eight lentic habitats of temples in Southwest India

Sharathchandra K, Sridhar KR

Lentic water bodies of temples (tanks, ponds and lakes) are traditionally conserved unique heritage ecosystems over a long period and serve as potential sources of groundwater recharge.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 99-107

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New distributional records of Monkey puzzle butterfly Rathinda amor (Fabricius, 1775) from Magadh division, Bihar

Masroor MD, Masrror Z, Yadav “Deen” SP

Rathinda amor (Fabricius, 1775) was recorded and photographed for the first time from Magadh division, Bihar

Species, 2022, 23(71), 108-111

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Four endemic Euphorbiaceae taxa additions to Telangana state, India

Ramakrishna A, Akkulanna S, Uday Kumar M, Arigela RK, Sadasivaiah B, Rao NB

An endangered and endemic taxon Phyllanthus narayanswamii Gamble is reported from Nallamalais of Telangana region.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 112-117

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The Camel’s foot climber, Phanera vahlii (Wight & Arn.) Benth. (Fabaceae: Cercidoideae): traditional economic uses and livelihood provider for tribals.

Kumar SS, Raju AJS

Phanera vahlii is a perennial woody climber. Different parts of this plant such as stem, bark, leaves and seeds are used in various ways

Species, 2022, 23(71), 118-122

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Analysis

An Annotated Checklist of Avifauna diversity from Narmada Canal region, Ahmedabad-Kadi, Gujarat, India

Raval K

The research was performed between June 2021 and January 2022 with the aim of evaluating the avifauna diversity in the Narmada Canal region, which is located between Ahmedabad and Kadi, Gujarat

Species, 2022, 23(71), 123 - 131

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Research

A retrospective assessment of the diversity of Venomous and Non-venomous snakes in the Valsad region of Southern Gujarat

Pandya M, Raval K, Sasikumar K, Tyagi S, Rawtani D

This study is about the diversity and distribution of venomous and nonvenomous snakes in Dharampur taluka of Valsad District situated in South Gujarat. Dharampur located on the banks of the Dhamni River is known for its dense forest cover.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 132-140

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New Distributional Record of Gynautocera papilionaria Guerin-Meneville (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae) from Bihar

Masroor MD, Masrror Z, Yadav “Deen” SP

Gynautocera papilionaria Guerin-Maneville is observed and photographed for the first time from Maher village situated in Gaya district.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 141-143

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A note on Ficus hederacea Roxb. (Moraceae)

Kumar SN, Mishra S, Kumar S

Ficus hederacea Roxb. is abundantly available in Koira Range of Bonai Forest Division, Odisha, India, having ecological values

Species, 2022, 23(71), 144-147

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Analysis

The ornithophilous tree species, Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. (Fabaceae: Faboideae), an important nectar source for birds during dry season

Kumar SS, Raju AJS, Rao CP, Ramana VK

Butea monosperma is a hermaphroditic tree species which flowers during dry season without foliage. The flowers are large, orange-red and quite visible from a far way place

Species, 2022, 23(71), 148-151

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Identification of nesting trees and food plants of Indian Giant Squirrel in Bonai Forest Division, Odisha, India: a conservation perspective

Kumar SN, Kondaji P, Mishra S, Marndi S, Kumar S

Mining activities are important for the development of nation but it also creates problems for the flagship species as they lose their habitats

Species, 2022, 23(71), 152-157

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Cyathocline purpurea (Asteraceae): an unexplored wetland herb of Bonai Forest Division, Odisha

Kumar SN, Kondaji P, Kumar S

Floral exploration is getting importance more after COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are searching unexplored plant species as a source of bioactive compounds as well as to understand ecology and climate change

Species, 2022, 23(71), 158-160

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Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Arn. (Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae), a tree species new to flora of Odisha

Das PK, Sahoo T, Kamila PK, Panda PC

The wild occurrence of Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Arn., a leguminous tree, is reported for the first time for the flora of Odisha from Koraput district

Species, 2022, 23(71), 161-164

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Morpho-structural anomalies in leaves of some Himalayan mosses

Tewari SD, Kohli N, Joshi P, Binwal N

While analyzing bryophyte collections made from the Gairsain and Mukteshwar region of Uttarakhand in Western Himalayas (India), we observed unfamiliar, morpho-structural and developmental anomalies in some moss leaves

Species, 2022, 23(71), 165-168

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Rediscovery, distribution and taxonomic description of Astragalus trichocarpus Benth. (Fabaceae) from the Northwestern Himalayas - Kashmir, India

Kumar MU, Mochi SA, Riyaz M

Astragalus trichocarpus Benth. (Fabaceae) was first scientifically described by Graham & Benth in 1835 from the Indian Himalayas.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 169-172

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First description of Hardyhead silverside Atherinomorus lacunosus (Forster in Bloch an Schneider, 1801) from Syrian marine waters-Eastern Mediterranean

Othman R, Galiya M, Almajid Z

The arrival of alien species to the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal, will affect the biodiversity of marine organisms in general and fisheries in particular

Species, 2022, 23(71), 173-177

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Bonnaya succosa (Linderniaceae): A new record to the flora of Odisha, India.

Devi RS, Kumar S

Bonnaya succosa (Kerr ex Barnett) Eb.Fisch., Schäferh. & Kai Müll., is reported from the coastal areas of India as a new distributional record for the state of Odisha, India

Species, 2022, 23(71), 178-182

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Research

Bee and butterfly pollination in Abutilon crispum, Malvastrum coromandelianum and Melochia corchorifolia, and thrips and sunbird pollination in Grewia orbiculata (Malvaceae)

Ramana VK, Kumar SS, Lakshminarayana G, Rao UG, Raju AJS, Rao CP

Abutilon crispum is a shrub and M. coromandelianum and M. corchorifolia are herbs. Their growth and reproduction throughout the year depends on habitat conditions but they show prolific growth, flowering and fruiting in wet season

Species, 2022, 23(71), 183-192

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Two new genera and four new species of jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae: Dendryphantini)

Rubio GD, Baigorria JEM, Stolar CE

The new genera Ahijuna gen. n. and Lumptibiella gen. n. (Araneae, Salticidae) including four new species, A. patoruzito sp. n., L. camporum sp. n., L. chacoensis sp. n. and L. paranensis sp. n., are described from specimens recently discovered in areas endangered by wildfires in Argentina.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 193-206

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Taxonomical description and distribution of newly recorded Odontopera muscularia Staudinger, 1892 (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) from the Himalayas-Kashmir (J&K UT), India

Muzafar Riyaz

Odontopera muscularia was first scientifically described by Staudinger as a new species in 1892 from the mountain regions of Central Asia: Margilan, Osh, The Alai, Trans-Alai and Samarkand between June to July.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 207-212

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Comparative morphology of eight endemic Arthrosphaera (pill-millipedes) of the Western Ghats

Cheviri N. Ambarish, Kandikere R. Sridhar

The giant pill-millipedes (Arthrosphaera) are the most conspicuous megadiverse soil fauna and their population consists of 40 species dispersed in peninsular India.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 213-245

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Melittophily and censer seed dispersal mechanism in Argemone mexicana L. (Papaveraceae)

Suvarna Raju P, Henry Jonathan K, Sravan Kumar S, Solomon Raju AJ

Argemone mexicana is a widespread herbaceous weed. It is a potential candidate in eco-restoration of ecologically disturbed, deteriorated and damaged habitats since it prefers well-drained sandy soils with low water and nutrient content.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 246-250

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New distributional record and bioecology of Invasive Alien predatory stink bug Perillus bioculatus (Fabricius, 1765) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) from Magadh division

Masroor MD, Masrror Z, Yadav “Deen” SP

Perillus bioculatus (Fabricius, 1765) is an Invasive alien species (IAS) in India is native of North America, which show color polymorphism and represents four morphs in India

Species, 2022, 23(71), 251-255

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Records of prolegs absence and crochet deformities in caterpillar of tasar silk worm Antheraea mylitta Drury

Masroor MD, Masrror Z, Yadav “Deen” SP

Authors reporting the records of proleg absence and crochet deformities in caterpillars of Antheraea mylitta Drury reared in natural condition.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 256-260

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First record of Steppe Polecat Mustela eversmanii outside the protected areas network in Nepal

Gurung S, Kusi N, Lama T, Lama PR, Tamang K, Tamang KS, Lama L, Lama MT, Lama TN, Rajendra KC, Kandel RC, Werhahn G

The Steppe Polecat Mustela eversmanii was added to the fauna of Nepal in 2014. We obtained second record of the species in the country from Upper Humla, north-western Nepal in August 2021.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 261-265

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First Report of Ostreopsis siamensis in Syrian coastal waters (Eastern Mediterranean)

Feirouz Darwich

The first abundant occurrence of Ostreopsis siamensis was observed in two stations along the Syrian coasts. The monthly and spatial variations of its density in water samples were carried out at two different stations from January to December 2018.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 266-271

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New distributional record of Photoscotosia miniosata Walker, 1862 (Geometridae: Larentiinae) from the Kashmir Valley-Pir Panjal Range, Inner Himalayas, India

Riyaz M

Photoscotosia miniosata (Walker, 1862) is a moth that belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae and family Geometridae in the order Lepidoptera. Walker firstly described this species in 1862.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 272-276

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Diversity and Distribution of Aquatic Beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana, India

Jaiswal D, Kumar D, Shankar S, Madasamy K

Aquatic beetle’s fauna of Kawal tiger reserve has been studied between years 2018 to 2022. It documents around 41 species belonging to four families.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 277-284

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Research

Flower-insect interactions with special reference to honey bees with some plant species (Albizia lebbeck, Calliandra brevipes, Calliandra haematocephala, Mimosa pudica, Pithecellobium dulce, Hamelia patens, Mitragyna parvifolia and Hugonia mystax).

Raju PS, Jonathan KH, Raju AJS

Albizia lebbeck, Calliandra brevipes, Calliandra haematocephala, Mimosa pudica, Pithecellobium dulce, Hamelia patens, Mitragyna parvifolia and Hugonia mystax are included in this study to evaluate their importance for insects as food and also the role of insects in the pollination of these species.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 285-296

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Analysis

On the Scleroderma in southwest India

Karun NC, Mahadevakumar S, Sridhar KR

The gasteroid genus Scleroderma (Bolateles) (Basidiomycota) has a wide geographic distribution with ectomycorrhizal, edible, medicinal and extremophilic traits. Scleroderma spp. in the Indian subcontinent

Species, 2022, 23(71), 297-312

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An ecological study of sexual reproduction in Cissus quadrangularis L. and Cissus vitiginea L. (Vitaceae)

Raju PS, Raju AJS

C. quadrangularis and C. vitiginea are deciduous woody climbing shrubs which grow preferentially in habitats with water stress conditions. These species shed the leaves during dry season and produce leaves, bloom and fruit during wet season

Species, 2022, 23(71), 313-317

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Wasp-pollination in Premna integrifolia L. (Lamiaceae)

Raju PS, Raju AJS

Premna integrifolia displays phenological events of lead shedding, leaf flushing and flowering events in succession from winter season to wet season.

Species, 2022, 23(71), 318-321

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Pigeon berry, Duranta repens L. (Verbenaceae): a key food source for bees and butterflies

Raju AJS, Srikanth P

Duranta repens is a perennial evergreen woody shrub. It flowers and fruits massively during wet season and sparsely during other seasons

Species, 2022, 23(71), 322-325

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