Bats of the family Phyllostomidae are common hosts to streblids known as bat flies. Here, we discuss the component community, prevalence and intensity of infection with species of Streblidae on an assemblage of phyllostomid bats in the Cafuringa Environmental Protection Area (APA Cafuringa) in the core area of the Cerrado in Central Brazil. A total of 1 841 streblid individuals of 24 species occurred on 752 bats of 14 species. Ten species of streblids infected Glossophaga soricina (Pallas), whereas seven or fewer streblid species infected the other bat species. Nine bat fly species presented a prevalence of more than 50%, whereas some differences in the abundance of bat flies among hosts were observed. Strebla wiedemanni Kolenati, 1856 and Trichobius furmani Wenzel, 1966 were more host-specific compared to the other streblids, and they occurred in greater abundance on their preferred hosts. Trichobius uniformis Curran, 1935 and Strebla mirabilis (Waterhouse, 1879) were the least host-specific, occurring on five and six hosts, respectively., Ludmilla M. S. Aguiar, Yasmine Antonini., and Obsahuje bibliografii
Anthoxanthum odoratum (Sweet Vernal Grass), is a widespread grass species native to Eurasia and common also in the Czech Republic. Its name is derived from distinct scent, particularly strong in dry state, caused by coumarins. Eight other Anthoxanthum species can be found in Europe, one of which (A. alpinum) occurs in the Czech Republic. It replaces A. odoratum at higher altitudes. The genus encompasses both di - ploids and polyploids that have complex evolutionary history. We used DNA flow cytometry together with molecular markers to gain detailed insights into evolutionary processes shaping the genus. and Zuzana Khodlová, Pavel Trávníček.
Categorizing inter-specific relationships might be very difficult as the participating species may play various roles. Using the example of Caribbean Shrimps (Typton carneus) we show that it is possible to consider one interaction to be described as mutualism, commensalism or parasitism, depending on our point of view. and Petr Jan Juračka ... [et al.].
Cartilaginous fish of the suborder stingray (Myliobatoidei) have evolved an efficient active self-defence method against potential predators via a poisonous tail spine with a unique venom delivery system and a poorly described venom composition. Abrief overview of this defence mechanism is followed by a description of injury from an encounter with the Whiptail Stingray (Dasyatis margarita) on the mangrove shore of Guinea–Bissau (West Africa). and Aleš Buček, Petr Jan Juračka.
Reproduction of common frog species (Bufo bufo and Rana temporaria) in commercially managed fishponds can be threa - tened due to destruction of egg clutches or early developmental stages of tadpoles. The phenomenon is described based on a monitoring of a forest fishpond in the south-eastern part of Central Bohemia. Data on the size and growth of egg clutches and tadpoles in relation to time and weather conditions are also described and Ivan Vergner.
Three gall midge species displaying remarkable distribution in the Palaearctic region (Lasioptera artemisiae, Dasineura corniculata, Lasioptera eryngii) the causes of which cannot be explained, are discussed. and Václav Skuhravý, Marcela Skuhravá.
Results of the long-term monitoring of spontaneous development in mountain Norway Spruce (Picea abies) forest in the Šumava Mts. after Bark Beetle (Ips typographus) gradation and windthrows are presented. The aim is to show the key role of natural disturbances for this ecosystem. and Magda Edwards Jonášová.