Spotted cucumber beetle Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi Barber (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Harsimran Kaur Gill, Gaurav Goyal, Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman

“…Another name for the spotted cucumber beetle is “southern corn rootworm”. Many Diabrotica species cause damage to field crops, especially corn, making these beetles a major agricultural concern. …”
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Identification, Biology, and Control of Small-Leaf Spiderwort (Tradescantia fluminensis): A Widely Introduced Invasive Plant by Jason C. Seitz, Mark W. Clark

“… Tradescantia fluminensis (small-leaf spiderwort) is a perennial subsucculent herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil and Argentina. The species has been introduced to the United States and countries in many parts of the world where it is often considered invasive. …”
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Biology of the Hicatee: A Critically Endangered River Turtle of Belize by Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Nathan Schwartz, Rebecca G. Harvey, Frank J. Mazzotti

“… The hicatee (Dermatemys mawii) is a Central American river turtle and one of the 25 most endangered turtle species in the world. Over-hunting for meat, eggs, and shells is driving the turtles toward extinction. …”
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Bacterial Spot of Pepper by Camille McAvoy, Pamela Roberts, Jeffrey B. Jones

“… Bacterial spot, caused by three species of Xanthomonas, is a limiting disease problem on all peppers. …”
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Living with the African Honey Bee by James D Ellis, Mary Christine Bammer

“… African honey bees and European honey bees are the same species of honey bee, but the two are classified as different subspecies or races of honey bee. …”
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Striped Blister Beetle, Epicauta vittata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Meloidae) by John L. Capinera

“… The striped blister beetle, Epicauta vittata (Fabricius), is a native species. It has been collected from all eastern states west to, and including, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. …”
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Control and Management of Wild Hogs in Florida by William M. Giuliano, George W. Tanner

“…Although technically, feral refers to free-ranging animals from domesticated stock, all wild hogs are typically referred to as feral in Florida and all are considered the same species, Sus scrofa. Wild hogs are in the family Suidae (true wild pigs), none of which are native to the Americas. …”
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Southern Wilt of Geranium by Philip F. Harmon, Carrie L. Harmon, David Norman, Tim Momol

“…Different races of R. solanacearum affect hundreds of plant species around the world. This document is PP 206, one of a series of the Plant Pathology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Aglaonema modestum Chinese Evergreen by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, this species is ideal for indoor cultivation, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 10B to 11. …”
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Tuttle mealybug Brevennia rehi (Pseudococcidae) by Ian Stocks

“… The Tuttle mealybug, Brevennia rehi (Lindinger), is a pest of many grass species and occurs nearly worldwide, especially where rice and sugarcane are grown. …”
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Tips for Integrating Land and Wildlife Management: Deer in Forests by William M. Giuliano, John M. Olson, Cailey Thomas

“…Prized by hunters and wildlife enthusiasts alike, white-tailed deer are a popular species found throughout Florida. As such, they are often the focus of management for landowners, managers, and lessees who want to improve deer populations while maintaining other land uses such as timber production. …”
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Securing Bird Feeders from Florida Black Bears by Ethan T. Noel, Elizabeth F. Pienaar

“… The Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) is the only species of bear in Florida, with an estimated population of approximately 4,030 bears. …”
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CComposite Thrips, Microcephalothrips abdominalis (Crawford, 1910) (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae)Thripidae) by Rafis A. Khan, Dakshina R. Seal

“…Some flower heads are composed only of a disk or a ray and could be in clusters in some species. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1232 …”
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Sharks for the Aquarium and Considerations for Their Selection by Alexis L. Morris, Elisa J. Livengood, Frank A. Chapman

“…A table of the most popular sharks kept in public and home aquariums is provided to facilitate species selection. Written by Alexis L. Morris, Elisa J. …”
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Saddleback Caterpillar Acharia stimulea (Clemens) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) by Christopher S. Bibbs, J. Howard Frank

“…Acharia stimulea is best known as a medically significant species. Its spines are strong, acutely pointed, and hollow. …”
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Control and Management of Wild Hogs in Florida by William M. Giuliano, George W. Tanner

“…Although technically, feral refers to free-ranging animals from domesticated stock, all wild hogs are typically referred to as feral in Florida and all are considered the same species, Sus scrofa. Wild hogs are in the family Suidae (true wild pigs), none of which are native to the Americas. …”
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Casuarina cunninghamiana Miq. (River sheoak) in Florida and its Potential as a Windbreak Plant for Citrus Groves by William S. Castle

“…Castle, compiles pertinent information and provide an historical perspective for environmentalists, biologists, scientists and other interested parties regarding the Casuarina species in Florida which are presently classified as invasive and illegal to possess or propagate. …”
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« Au fracas de la foudre, les animaux intelligents s’éveillèrent » by Agnès Bouvier

“…Félix Pouchet, in Heterogeny or Spontaneous generation Treatise (1859), argues, against Pasteur and Milne-Edwards, for the existence of a « genesical force » inside matter at the beginning of the universe, still active in the formation and transformation of species. Flaubert read Pouchet’s book when he was writing Salammbô. …”
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Sri Lankan weevil Myllocerus undecimpustulatus undatus Marshall by Anita Neal

“…O’Brien, first as Myllocerus undecimpustulatus, a species native to southern India, and then again as Myllocerus undatus Marshall native to Sri Lanka, finally as Myllocerus undecimpustulatus undatus Marshall to show its status as a subspecies. …”
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Biology and Management of Spanish Needles (Bidens spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Khamare, Stephen Christoper Marble, Shawn T. Steed, Nathan S. Boyd

“… All eight species of Bidens in Florida are commonly referred to as Spanish needles or beggar-ticks. …”
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