Comparative organelle genomics in Daphniphyllaceae reveal phylogenetic position and organelle structure evolution by Rongxiang Zhang, Ying Liu, Shuwen Liu, Yuemei Zhao, Niyan Xiang, Xiaoman Gao, Tao Yuan

“…To explore the phylogenetic relationships and organelle evolution mechanisms of Daphniphyllaceae species, we sequenced and assembled the chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes of Daphniphyllum macropodum. …”
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Isolation, identification, and quantification of Prevotella intermedia and Prevotella nigrescens in subgingival plaque samples of periodontally healthy and chronic periodontitis pa... by Vijayalakshmi Sharadindu Kotrashetti, Kishore Gajanan Bhat, Vijay Mahadev Kumbar, Sachita Shrikant Naik

“…Background: The genus Prevotella comprising over 50 identified species is a normal commensal of the oral cavity. …”
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A fungus-eat-fungus world: Digitopodium, with particular reference to mycoparasites of the coffee leaf rust, Hemileia vastatrix by Adans A. Colmán, Harry C. Evans, Sara S. Salcedo-Sarmiento, Uwe Braun, Kifle Belachew-Bekele, Robert W. Barreto

“…These isolates were found to be morphologically and genetically identical to H. tectonae, described previously from Brazil. Thus, species of Hyalocladosporiella are re-allocated to Digitopodium here; including D. tectonae, and a novel species, D. canescens, recently found in Brazil growing as a mycoparasite of Puccinia thaliae. …”
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Analysis the effect of handling facilities on the quality of fishes landed at fish auction market by Ratih Purnama Sari, Yaser Krisnafi, Ayu Rizky Amalia, Edy Miswar

“…Each species consists of 5 individuals. Its tests was done by looking at the organoleptic and pH values. …”
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Tree mapping and carbon inventory on a university campus in South Korea: Case study and global review by Songhee Lee, Woo Bin Park, Seungmin Lee, Jeong‐Min Lee, Yowhan Son, Tae Kyung Yoon

“…The case study on inventorying and mapping campus trees was performed by integrating drone‐based orthographic images and field censuses of tree data (species, diameter, GPS coordinates, etc.). A total of 2341 individual trees belonging to 73 species were surveyed over 28.7 ha of green spaces on campus, and various thematic maps were created online. …”
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Toxicity of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in elutriates prepared with estuarine and freshwater sediments by Paige M. Krupa, Guilherme R. Lotufo, Jonna Boyda, Nicolas L. Melby, Ashley N. Kimble

“…PFAS-induced mortality was not observed in any of the four test species, as measured concentrations of PFAS were below levels known to cause negative effects in these organisms. …”
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<i>Macrostomum lignano</i> as a model to study the genetics and genomics of parasitic flatworms by K. V. Ustyantsev, V. Yu. Vavilova, A. G. Blinov, E. V. Berezikov

“…Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are infected by various species of parasitic flatworms. Without treatment, acute and chronical infections frequently lead to the development of severe pathologies and even death. …”
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Prevalence and diversity of Aphanomyces astaci in cambarid crayfish of Pennsylvania: where native and introduced hosts meet by Adam Petrusek, Michaela Mojžišová, Adéla Mikešová, Radka Piálková, David A. Lieb

“…Faxonius limosus, an American species first introduced to Europe and carrier of A. astaci genotype group E, was of particular interest. …”
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Spirometra (Pseudophyllidea, Diphyllobothriidae) Severely Infecting Wild-Caught Snakes from Food Markets in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Guangdong, China: Implications for Public Health by Fumin Wang, Weiye Li, Liushuai Hua, Shiping Gong, Jiajie Xiao, Fanghui Hou, Yan Ge, Guangda Yang

“…A total of 456 snakes of 13 species were examined and 251 individuals of 10 species were infected by Spirometra, accounting for 55.0% of the total samples. …”
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The Effectiveness of Seaweeds as Biofilter for Reducing Wastewater Nutrient and Preventing Water Pollution from Hybrid Grouper Culture by Ratih Ida Adharini, Murwantoko Murwantoko, Namastra Probosunu, Riza Yuliratno Setiawan, Tony Budi Satriyo

“…This study aimed at comparing which of these species i.e. Ulva sp., Sargassum sp., Gelidium sp., and Dictyota sp.  …”
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Navigating uncertainty in environmental DNA detection of a nuisance marine macroalga. by Patrick K Nichols, Kaʻuaʻoa M S Fraiola, Alison R Sherwood, Brian B Hauk, Keolohilani H Lopes, Colt A Davis, James T Fumo, Chelsie W W Counsell, Taylor M Williams, Heather L Spalding, Peter B Marko

“…Early detection of nuisance species is crucial for managing threatened ecosystems and preventing widespread establishment. …”
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Dissolved organic matter and its correlation with phytoplankton abundance for monitoring surface water quality by O. Cahyonugroho, S. Hariyanto, G. Supriyanto

“…However, these organisms produce dissolved organic matter with varied quantities or characteristics depending on the nutrient availability and the species composition. Therefore, this study aims to assess the characteristic of dissolved organic matter on surface water and its correlation with phytoplankton abundance for monitoring water quality.METHODS: The sample was obtained at four Kali Surabaya River stations for further dissolved organic matter analysis and phytoplankton species analysis. …”
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Ecology and phenology of the bat tick Argas (Carios) dewae (Acari: Argasidae) by Lisa Godinho, Emile van Lieshout, Stephen Griffiths, Mackenzie L. Kwak, Ala Tabor

“…Although 12 soft tick species (Argasidae) are native to Australia, the ecology of most is poorly known. …”
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DNA metabarcoding of gut contents reveals natural predation by spiders on Xylella fastidiosa vectors in the southwestern Spain agroecosystem by Laura Avivar-Lozano, José M. Molina, Sergio Pérez-Guerrero

“… Aim of study: To elucidate which species and specific guilds of spiders prey on vectors of Xylella fastidiosa from agroecosystems in southwestern Spain using metabarcoding approach. …”
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Diversification and recurrent adaptation of the synaptonemal complex in Drosophila. by Rana Zakerzade, Ching-Ho Chang, Kamalakar Chatla, Ananya Krishnapura, Samuel P Appiah, Jacki Zhang, Robert L Unckless, Justin P Blumenstiel, Doris Bachtrog, Kevin H-C Wei

“…Here, we exhaustively examine the evolutionary history of the SC in Drosophila taking a comparative phylogenomic approach with high species density to circumvent obscured homology due to rapid sequence evolution. …”
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Solving an enigma in the tree of life, at the origins of teleost fishes by Parey, Elise, Berthelot, Camille, Roest Crollius, Hugues, Guiguen, Yann

“…Tracing the phylogenetic relationships between species is one of the fundamental objectives of evolutionary biology. …”
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Near complete genome assembly of Yadong trout (Salmo trutta) by Chen Li, Shenglei Han, Shuo Li, Kaiqiang Liu, Yuyan Liu, Hong-yan Wang, Qian Wang, Changlin Liu, Changwei Shao

“…Abstract The Yadong trout (Salmo trutta), a species endemic to the Yatung River in Tibet, China, was classified as a second-class protected species in the 20th century. …”
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Molecular genetic bases of seed resistance to oxidative stress during storage by N. A. Shvachko, E. K. Khlestkina

“…However, there is still no definite answer as to which genes would serve as markers of seed viability in a certain plant species.…”
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The Death of the Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso) Rediscovered in the Küçükçekmece Lagoon: Let’s Focus on Causes by Özcan Gaygusuz, Latife Köker, Gökhan Tunçelli, Devrim Memiş

“…Sturgeon, a key species in fisheries and aquaculture due to their high economic and ecological value, face numerous challenges in their natural habitats. …”
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Occurrence of Intersex in the Marine Mussel <i>Perumytilus purpuratus</i> (Mollusca: Bivalvia): Does Gonadal Parasitism Play a Role? by Pablo A. Oyarzún, Sebastián Diaz, Sara M. Rodríguez, Gonzalo Ruiz-Tagle, José J. Nuñez, Jorge E. Toro

“…Intersexuality is a reproductive phenomenon that occurs in some gonochoric species and refers to the simultaneous presence of both male and female gametes within the same individual. …”
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