Mealybug Vryburgia trionymoides (DeLotto) (Pseudococcidae) by Ian Stocks

“…An untreated infestation can kill a plant, there are no published reports of economic losses caused by this species. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Ian Stocks, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013. …”
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Ringlegged Earwig, Euborellia annulipes (Lucas) (Insecta: Dermaptera: Carcinophoridae) by John L. Capinera

“… This is the most common earwig in Florida, and probably the only species that could be considered to be a pest, though it rarely builds to very high numbers. …”
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Aseptic Splenic Abscess as Precursory Extraintestinal Manifestation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Joel Brooks, Gisoo Ghaffari

“…Splenic abscesses are most often secondary to aerobic bacterial infections due to Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Enterococcus species of organisms. Sterile splenic abscesses rarely occur and diagnosis and treatment of those are challenging. …”
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Sap Beetles (of Florida), Nitidulidae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) by Lisa Myers

“… Most species of sap beetles are attracted to the wounds of trees where they feed on sap. …”
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Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Wild Hogs by William M. Giuliano, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Raoul Boughton, Don Coyner

“… Wild hogs are a popular species, pursued and hunted by many throughout Florida. …”
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Earthworm, suborder Crassiclitellata, cohort Terrimegadrili (Jamieson, 1988) by William T. Crow

“…Earthworms have several important ecological roles. Additionally, some species are used commercially for bait, animal feed, environmental remediation, and composting. …”
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Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds by Stephen F. Enloe, Michael D. Netherland, William T. Haller, Kenneth Langeland

“…While physical, mechanical, and biological controls are utilized where they are feasible, herbicides are the primary tool used to control many troublesome species. This document answers some common questions and provides efficacy information for all herbicide active ingredients labeled for aquatic use in Florida. …”
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Cherry Shrimp Neocaridina davidi (Bouvier 1904) (Crustacea: Decopoda: Atyidae) by Carrie Suen, Jennifer Lynn Gillett-Kaufman

“… Neocaridina davidi is a species of freshwater ornamental shrimp that belongs to the Atyidae family. …”
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La latéralité manuelle préhistorique, les outils et le langage by Natalie Uomini, John Gowlett

“…Language allowed hominins to teach and learn complex tool-making; and complex tool-use influenced the handedness of the species. Technological complexity could be transmitted thanks to the social organisation of hominins, living in larger groups with bigger social networks. …”
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Acrobat Ant, Crematogaster ashmeadi Emery (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae) by Emily V. Saarinen

“…There are perhaps 10 species of Crematogaster in Florida, and C. ashmeadi is commonly found throughout the state (Deyrup, personal communication). …”
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Analysis of a Nonautonomous Delayed Predator-Prey System with a Stage Structure for the Predator in a Polluted Environment by G. P. Samanta

“…A two-species nonautonomous Lotka-Volterra type model with diffusional migration among the immature predator population, constant delay among the matured predators, and toxicant effect on the immature predators in a nonprotective patch is proposed. …”
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THE CURRENT STATE OF GENETIC AND METABOLIC ENGINEERING OF Geobacillus BACTERIA AIMED AT THE PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL AND ORGANIC ACIDS by A. S. Rozanov, I. A. Meshcheryakova, S. V. Shekhovtsov, S. E. Peltek

“…Thermophilic bacteria are extensively used in biotechnology. Species of the genus Geobacillus rank among the most promising ones. …”
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Zeolite Y: Synthesis, Modification, and Properties—A Case Revisited by Wolfgang Lutz

“…Open questions concerned also the existence of extraframework siliceous admixture in addition to extraframework aluminium species which can dramatically change the catalytic properties of these zeolites. …”
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Erect and Prostrate Spurge Biology and Management in Turf by J. Bryan Unruh, Darcy E. P. Telenko, Barry J. Brecke, Ramon Leon

“…A large number of spurge species occur in Florida. Reproduction occurs via seed. …”
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Fusarium Infection in a Kidney Transplant Recipient Successfully Treated with Voriconazole by Ahmed M. Alkhunaizi, Ali M. Bazzi, Ali A. Rabaan, Elwaleed A. Ahmed

“…We report a case of a kidney transplant recipient who developed infection with Fusarium species. The patient received treatment with oral voriconazole for five months with good response.…”
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Wooden Churches of Lithuania by Tiziana Campisi, Liucija Berežanskytė

“…The meticulous knowledge of the buildings has created an atlas of construction techniques, proposing itself as a tool for the conservation and preservation of refined building heritage; the atlas is divided according to themes as wood species, processing methods, construction phases, mutual relationship between the various technical units.…”
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Sting Nematode, Belonolaimus longicaudatus Rau (Nematoda: Secernentea: Tylenchida: Tylenchina: Belonolaimidae: Belonolaiminae) by William T. Crow, Angela S. Brammer

“…While there are several species of sting nematodes described, only Belonolaimus longicaudatus Rau is known to cause widespread crop damage. …”
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Cottonwood Leaf Beetle Chrysomela scripta Fabricius (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Chrysomela) by Amelio A. Chi, Russell F. Mizell

“…The cottonwood leaf beetle is one of the most economically important pests of managed cottonwood, aspen, and some poplar and willow species. Often it is a severe pest of urban ornamental trees. …”
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Anthracnose Fruit Rot of Strawberry by James C. Mertely, Natalia A. Peres

“… Anthracnose fruit rot, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum acutatum, is an important disease for strawberry production worldwide. Other species of Colletotrichum, such as C. fragarie and C. gloeosporioides, are less frequently involved in fruit rot. …”
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Anthracnose Fruit Rot of Strawberry by James C. Mertely, Natalia A. Peres

“… Anthracnose fruit rot, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum acutatum, is an important disease for strawberry production worldwide. Other species of Colletotrichum, such as C. fragarie and C. gloeosporioides, are less frequently involved in fruit rot. …”
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