Inventory of the vascular flora of the alkaline fen “Torbiera di Lipoi” (Veneto, northern Italy) by Katia Zanatta, Cesare Lasen, Alberto Scariot, Juri Nascimbene

“…Results indicate that, despite natural reforestation triggered by the abandonment of the traditional management of the fen, most of the fen-related vascular species still occur, including red-listed species, although their populations have probably decreased over time. …”
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Staphylococcus pettenkoferi Bacteremia in an American Intensive Care Unit by Cameron Strong, Michael Cosiano, Melanie Cabezas, J. W. Barwatt, L. Gayani Tillekeratne

“…Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are considered the most common cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections; yet, these species are frequently designated as contaminants in the absence of systemic signs and symptoms of infection. …”
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Electrochemical Studies of Betti Base and Its Copper(II) Complex by Cyclic and Elimination Voltammetry by Shardul Bhatt, Bhavna Trivedi

“…The CV and EVLS studies revealed Cu(II)BB complex to undergo a chemical or a surface reaction before electron transfer from the electrode at −0.49 V to form Cu(I)BB species. The oxidation of Cu(I)BB species has been observed to be CV silent.…”
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Tree-ring chronologies of Picea abies, Larix decidua and Fagus sylvatica along altitudinal gradients by Klemen Novak, Martin de Luis, Nina Škrk, Aleš Straže, Katarina Čufar

“… The dendrochronological climate signal of Norway spruce (Picea abies), European larch (Larix decidua), and European beech (Fagus sylvatica), among others, depends on altitude, therefore we have to collect dendrochronological data systematically for each species along altitude gradients. To this end, we established local tree-ring chronologies for the three species along two elevation gradients: (1) Kokra – Jezersko with sites at 750, 780, 950, 1200, 1250, 1380, 1600 m a.s.l., and (2) Bled – Radovna – Krma with sites at 518, 550, 580, 700, 750, 900, 950, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1760, 1900, 2040 m a.s.l. …”
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COMPUTATIONAL SCREENING TO IDENTIFY GENES INVOLVED IN DNA REPAIR IN ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA by James MORAN, Tim XING

“…Plants face many sources of DNA damage which they cannot so easily avoid: UV radiation from sunlight, reactive oxygen species produced endogenously by their mitochondria and chloroplasts, reactive oxygen species accumulated while under conditions of cold, heat, or salt stress. …”
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The Activity of Plant Crude Extracts against Schistosoma mansoni by Hirut Basha, Hassen Mamo

“…Further studies are required to assess the therapeutic potential of more promising plant species.…”
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Florida's Bats: Florida Bonneted Bat by Holly K. Ober, Terry J. Doonan, Emily H. Evans

“… The Florida bonneted bat is one of only two endangered species of bat in Florida and the state’s only endemic flying mammal (“endemic” means that it is found nowhere in the world but in Florida). …”
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New and revised groundwater snails (Mollusca, Caenogastropoda, Cochliopidae) from karst and associated hyporheic habitats in western Texas and northern Mexico by Kathryn E. Perez, Vanessa Saenz, Yamileth Guerrero, Lisa Gonzalez, Evan Guerrero, Pete Diaz, Benjamin T. Hutchins, Benjamin F. Schwartz

“…The freshwater gastropod family Cochliopidae is a diverse component of the subterranean fauna in the karst and hyporheic habitats of western Texas and northern Mexico, with 11 genera and 27 described species found in the region. Building on previous phylogenetic studies of the family in the region we incorporate additional sampling, DNA, and morphological study for systematic revision of species found in the western Edwards-Trinity Aquifer System and associated karst and hyporheic habitats. …”
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Discrete Models of Disease and Competition by R. Bravo de la Parra, M. Marvá, E. Sánchez, L. Sanz

“…This includes an assessment of the impact of the disease on the equilibrium population of both species as well as some counterintuitive behaviors in which although we would expect the outbreak of the disease to negatively affect the infected species, the contrary happens.…”
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Ant Community Structure (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Two Neighborhoods with Different Urban Profiles in the City of São Paulo, Brazil by Alcione Piva, Ana Eugênia de Carvalho Campos

“…Some ant species are highly abundant in cities, may form huge unicolonial populations with thousands of individuals able to displace native fauna, and impoverish ecological relationships in urban environments. …”
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Functions of thyroid hormone signaling in regulating melanophore, iridophore, erythrophore, and pigment pattern formation in spotted scat (Scatophagus argus) by Yongguan Liao, Tong Han, Dongneng Jiang, Chunhua Zhu, Gang Shi, GuangLi Li, Hongjuan Shi

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Ornamental Palms for South Florida by Robert Black, Timothy K. Broschat

“…This document lists a number of species that can be grown in south Florida landscapes. …”
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Florida Medicinal Garden Plants: Skullcap (Scutellaria spp.) by Amanda Morgan, Brian J. Pearson

“… Scutellaria species (spp.) are perennial, herbaceous plants that are cultivated for both their ornamental and medicinal value. …”
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Wasps and Bees by P.G. Koehler, J.L. Castner

“…The article emphasizes the aggressive nature of some species, the risks of stings, and the importance of proper nest management to prevent harm. …”
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Freshwater Ornamental Fish Commonly Cultured in Florida by Jeffrey E. Hill, Roy Yanong

“…One major division in the industry which has practical significance is that between egg-laying species and live-bearing species. The culture practices for each division are different, requiring specialized knowledge and equipment to succeed. …”
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Ornamental Palms for South Florida by Robert Black, Timothy K. Broschat

“…This document lists a number of species that can be grown in south Florida landscapes. …”
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Applesnails of Florida Pomacea spp. (Gastropoda: Ampullariidae) by Thomas R. Fasulo

“…There are four species in Florida, one of which is native and considered beneficial. …”
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Lernaea (Anchorworm) Infestations in Fish by Natalie Steckler, Roy P. Yanong

“…Lernaea species, commonly known as “anchorworms,” are crustacean, copepod parasites that can infect and cause disease and mortality in many types of freshwater fishes, especially wild-caught and pond-raised species. …”
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Boron Deficiency in Palms by Timothy K. Broschat

“…It results in a wide array of symptoms, not only among species of palms, but also within a single species. …”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) by Steven A. Johnson, Monica McGarrity

“…WEC-267, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve Johnson and Monica McGarrity, describes this larger black-necked relative of Florida’s native ibises — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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