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© Biospeologica Bibliographia Publications 2010-1 Page 12 sur 116 2010 Abstract Book, edited by: Ajda MOŠKRIČ and Peter TRONTELJ, ISBN 978-961-269-286-5. ABS: In comparison with the other amphibians Proteus has very extended reproductive period, continuing 30 years or more and it has an extremely long reproductive cycles, that is to say Proteus' female lays eggs at intervals of 6 years. Sexual maturity is also acquired very late, with males maturing earlier than females, appears in 11 year-old males and 15 year-old females at 11- 12°C. Opposite to the knowledge of reproduction, little is known about Proteus oogenesis; a process of differentiation and maturing of the oocyte, resulting in the mature ovum capable of ovulation. To gain a better understanding and elucidation of the Proteus reproductive cycles, we have begun with studies of its ovary and oogenesis. Ovaries of 30 females of Proteus anguinus anguinus, with snout-vent lengths of 225 - 270 mm were examined by light and transmission electron microscopy. The gonad samples used in this research were taken from animals that had been collected in previous years (from 1972 to 2009) for other research purposes. Animals had been collected during different seasons and from different locations of the subterranean karstic system of Slovenia. The morphology of the Proteus ovary, the stages of oocytes and characteristics of developmental oocytes were determined. The oocytes were divided into five stages based on size, colour and histology. The most predominant oocytes in the ovaries of Proteus beside the oogonium are previtellogenic oocytes (stage I and II). Oogonium and previtellogenic oocytes are a constant stock of oocytes for growth. In a few cases, early vitellogenic oocytes (stage III and IV) and only in two cases late vitellogenic oocytes (stage V) were encountered. Stage V oocytes are the most mature oocytes found in the ovary of Proteus. No mature (postvitellogenic) oocytes or ova were found in the materials that were available. In majority of ovaries examined a degenerating vitellogenic oocytes or atretic bodies occurred too. Furthermore, we found that larger and heavier females have more mature oocyte stages and also that vitellogenic oocytes occur in ovaries independently of seasons, therefore Proteus females could lay eggs at any period of the year. http://www.icsb2010.net/ BLEHERT (D. S.), METEYER (C. U.), BALLMANN (A. E.), LORCH (J. M.), BERLOWSKI-ZIER (B. M.), MULLER (L.) & CRYAN (P. M.), 2010. White Nose Syndrome in North America:103-104. In: 15 th International Bat Research Conference, Prague, 22-27 August 2010, the conference manual: Programme, abstracts, list of participants, edited by: Ivan HORÁČEK and Petr BENDA, ISBN 978-80-87154-46-5, 380 p. ABS: White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a disease associated with unprecedented bat mortality in the eastern United States and Canada. Since the winter of 2006-2007, bat population declines approaching 100% have been documented at some long-surveyed hibernacula. At least six species of hibernating bats are susceptible to WNS. Total estimated losses have exceeded one million bats over the past three years. This presentation summarizes disease investigation efforts underway at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center since January 2008. Affected hibernating bats often present with visually striking white fungal growth on their muzzles, ears, and/or wing membranes. However, severe microscopic wing damage associated with the disease is not always obvious to the naked eye. Histopathological and microbiological analyses demonstrated that WNS is characterized by a hallmark fungal skin lesion caused by a recently discovered species of psychrophilic (cold-loving) fungus, Geomyces destructans. The fungus invades and erodes living tissue and grows optimally between 5°C and 14°C, temperatures consistent with the body temperatures of hibernating bats. Laboratory infection trials indicated that Geomycetes destructans is transmissible from bat to bat. A genetic signature of the fungus has been identified in environmental samples collected from several bat hibernation caves within WNSinfested states. There is a growing body of evidence supporting an association between WNS and life-threatening cutaneous fungal infection by G. destructans, and this disease represents an unprecedented threat to bats of temperate regions of North America and beyond. The decline of North American bat populations may have far-reaching ecological consequences. BOGNOLO (M.), 2010. The genus Aphaobius Abeille de Perrin, 1878 (Coleoptera, Cholevidae, Leptodirinae):151, poster presentation. In: 20 th International Conference on Subterranean Biology, Postojna, Slovenia, 29 August-3 September 2010, ICSB 2010 Abstract Book, edited by: Bernard LEBRETON & Jean-Pierre BESSON Créé le : 01.01.2010 Modifié le : 30.06.2010 Ajda MOŠKRIČ and Peter TRONTELJ, ISBN 978-961- 269-286-5. ABS: The genus Aphaobius was established in 1878 by Abeille de Perrin to segregate the species Adelops milleri (Schmidt, 1855). A few years later, the species A. heydeni was described by Reitter. After the first decade of the 20 th century eleven new taxa were described by J. Muller. Further three subspecies of A. milleri were described in the ensuing decades by Mandl and then a new, remarkably distinct species was found and described by Pretner in 1963 as A. muellerianus. Only recently, new investigations led to the discovery of the new species A. grottoloi (Vailati, 2004). Following the latest revision (Bognolo & Vailati, 2010), the genus is composed of four species groups: muellerianus, heydeni, kraussi and milleri. The northern kraussi group is a cluster of species distributed on the left-hand side of the river Sava, which includes A. mixanigi, A. angusticollis, A. knirschi, A. brevicornis and A. kraussi. The southern milleri group is a cluster of species distributed on the right-hand side of the river Sava, which includes A. forojulensis, A. grottoloi, A. lebenbaueri, A. miricae, A. kaplai, A. fortesculptus, A. robustus, A. kahleni, A. milleri, A. ljubnicensis, A. kofleri and A. alphonsi. The muellerianus group and the heydeni group include one species each: A. muellerianus and A. heydeni. The overall distribution of the genus Aphaobius shows a combination of species with large distribution areas and other species known from a single site or a very restricted geographic area. The correlation of paleogeographic features and allopatric speciation is evident when considering the kraussi and the milleri species groups. In particular, the northern kraussi group is geographically located within the Southern Alps, whilst the southern milleri group is mainly located on the Outer Dinarides. In particular, in central Slovenia such groups have long been isolated due to the movement of respective plates which, according to plate tectonics, slid along the contact boundary represented by the Sava fault. To sum up, the speciation patterns of the genus Aphaobius show past isolation in the region between Ljubljana and Železniki, characterised by the complex paleogeographic evolution, as opposed to a high dispersal activity of the southern area, along the typical north-west to south-east orientation of limestones in the northern Balkan area. http://www.icsb2010.net/ BORA (P.), RANDRIANANTOANDRO (J. C.), RANDRIANAVELONA (R.), HANTALALAINA (E. F.), ANDRIANTSIMANARILAFY (R. R.), RAKOTONDRAVONY (D.), RAMILIJAONA (O. R.), VENCES (M.), JENKINS (R. K. B.), GLAW (F.) & KÖHLER (J.), 2010. Amphibians and Reptiles of the Tsingy de Bemaraha Plateau, Western Madagascar: Checklist, Biogeography and Conservation. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 5(1):111-125. ABS: We surveyed the Tsingy de Bemaraha plateau in central-western Madagascar for amphibians and reptiles. We recorded 19 species of amphibians and 60 species of reptiles by opportunistic searching, bioacoustic identification (frogs), and pitfall trapping. Among the species recorded, 13% were previously unknown to science and a further 15% are of uncertain taxonomic status and possibly represent undescribed species. Of all the species recorded, 28% are endemic to the Bemaraha plateau and 48% appear to be dependent on forest habitat. Phylogenetic relationships of Bemaraha amphibians suggest a biogeographic link to eastern rainforests; whereas, those of reptiles demonstrate a link to the forests of northern Madagascar. We comment on former species records from the area and discuss conservation issues for amphibians and reptiles related to the habitat alteration observed in several parts of the protected area complex. KW: Amphibia, biogeography, checklist, conservation, endemism, Madagascar, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Reptilia. RÉS: Nous avons surveillé les amphibiens et les reptiles dans le plateau du Tsingy de Bemaraha dans le central-ouest de Madagascar. Nous avons recensé 19 espèces d'amphibiens et 60 espèces de reptiles par des recherches opportunistes, identification bioacoustique (amphibiens) et des piégeages par trous pièges. Parmi les espèces recensées, 13% sont auparavant inconnues par la science et plus de 15% ont des statuts taxonomiques incertains et sont possibles des espèces non-décrites. 28% de toutes les espèces recensées sont considérées pour représenter les endémicités à Bemaraha et 48% des espèces pourraient être dépendantes de l'habitat forestier. Les relations phylogénétiques des amphibiens de Bemaraha indiquent une continuité biogéographique aux forêts humides de l'Est et celles de reptiles une continuité aux forêts au nord de Madagascar. Nous avons fait des commentaires sur les espèces recensées auparavant dans la région et avons discuté à propos des actions de conservation des amphibiens et des reptiles reliées à l'altération des habitats observée dans certaines parties du complexe aire protégée. MC: Amphibiens,
© Biospeologica Bibliographia Publications 2010-1 Page 13 sur 116 biogéographie, conservation, endémisme, liste, Madagascar, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Reptiles. BORDA (D.), MULEC (J.) & NASTASE-BUCUR (R.), 2010. Bat guano - a potential biohazard agent of caves in the temperate zone?:97, poster presentation. In: 20 th International Conference on Subterranean Biology, Postojna, Slovenia, 29 August-3 September 2010, ICSB 2010 Abstract Book, edited by: Ajda MOŠKRIČ and Peter TRONTELJ, ISBN 978-961-269-286-5. ABS: In temperate climatic zone in Europe insectivorous bats often roost in natural underground cavities. Big summer colonies composed of several thousands individuals are not very frequent. Still, in some caves bats produce relatively large quantities of guano. Guano represents a suitable milieu for growth and propagation of different organisms. The first literature documentation in Europe with reliable identification of a human pathogen, fungus Histoplasma capsulatum from bat guano from a cave is dated in 1966 (Topolniţa Cave, Mehedinti County, Romania). In this cave the average temperature is 11.5°C, and 13.7°C in Guano Chambers. The colonial bat species in Topolnita Cave are Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, R. euryale, Miniopterus schreibersii, Myotis myotis/oxygnathus). In agreement with some indications, H. capsulatum might be present also in other caves in Romania, for example in Adam Cave, placed near by Topolniţa Cave, which is a thermal influenced cave with an average air temperature of 27°C and colonized with the same bat species. Compared to endemic areas in the Americas, in Europe the incidence of histoplasmosis originating from cave was never studied in details. This can be attributed to several reasons: (i) absence of huge bat colonies in Europe, (ii) low cases of identified histoplasmosis as its symptoms can be easily misinterpreted and are ranging from simple mild flu-like till fatal, (iii) low awareness among physicians of cave-associated histoplasmosis and lack of epidemiological studies linked to histoplasmosis emerging from underground environments in Europe, and (iv) insufficient awareness among cavers and other cave visitors. In this study the relevant literature on histoplasmosis incidence in Europe and the potential use of molecular biology to identify H. capsulatum without its cultivation were reviewed, and guidelines to avoid contacts with airborne pathogens in the underground were prepared. Furthermore, results on microbial quantification and potential biohazard of airborne microorganisms in the "suspicious caves" are presented. http://www.icsb2010.net/ BORK (J.), FUCHS (A.), BARUFKE (K. P.) & HAHN (H. J.), 2010. Nine years of long-term stygofauna monitoring in Southwest Germany:37-38. In: 20 th International Conference on Subterranean Biology, Postojna, Slovenia, 29 August-3 September 2010, ICSB 2010 Abstract Book, edited by: Ajda MOŠKRIČ and Peter TRONTELJ, ISBN 978-961-269-286-5. ABS: Since 2001, groundwater fauna as well as microbiological and hydro chemical data are being sampled annually from 43 groundwater bores in Baden-Württemberg, Southwest Germany. Faunal and abiotic data provide long-term information on the ecological conditions of the bores investigated. It seems that changes in faunal communities are related to changes in quite different abiotic environmental parameters, indicating that changes in faunal communities allow for inferences on environmental changes or stability. The use of stygofauna thus offers interesting perspectives as an additional tool for long-term groundwater monitoring. With this background, we will present some general results, together with several examples both for stable and unstable wells. http://www.icsb2010.net/ BORNAND (C.), HOFFER-MASSARD (F.) & MORET (J.-L.), 2010. Les trésors floristiques du "Guide du botaniste" de Daniel PAYOT paru en 1878. Bulletin du Cercle vaudois de Botanique 39:109-114. BOROS (G.) & SHERLOCK (E.), 2010. Catalogue of the enchytraeid worm collection (Oligochaeta: Enchytraeidae) of the Natural History Museum in London. 1. Spirit collection. Opuscula Zoologica 41(1):19-27. BL: Cf p. 23, Siju cave. http://opuscula.elte.hu/opuscula41_1.htm BOROWSKY (R. L.), 2010. Chapter 5. The Evolutionary Genetics of Cave Fishes: Convergence, Adaptation and Pleiotropy:115-140. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/EBK1578086702-c5. In: Bernard LEBRETON & Jean-Pierre BESSON Créé le : 01.01.2010 Modifié le : 30.06.2010 TRAJANO (E.), BICHUETTE (M. E.) & KAPOOR (B. G.), Biology of Subterranean Fishes. Edited by TRAJANO (E.), BICHUETTE (M. E.) & KAPOOR (B. G.). ISBN: 978-1-57808-670-2. eBook ISBN: 978-1-4398-4048-1. Science Publishers 2010. 460 p. http://www.crcnetbase.com/doi/abs/10.1201/EBK1578086702-c5 BOROWSKY (R. L.), 2010. New Biological Books. Ecology. Cave Biology: Life in Darkness. Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation. By Aldemaro Romero; main photography by Danté Fenolio. Cambridge and New York: Cambridge University Press. $120.00 (hardcover); $60.00 (paper). xiv + 291 p. + 21 pl.; ill.; index. 978‐0‐521‐82846‐8 (hc); 978‐0‐521‐53553‐3 (pb). 2009. The Quarterly Review of Biology, September 2010, vol. 85, no. 3:356. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/655100. BOTOŞĂNEANU (L.) & NEGREA (Ş.), 2010. A contribution to the history of biospeleology: unpublished notes and documents concerning the initiation of the Cuban-Romanian biospeleological expeditions to Cuba (1969, 1973). Travaux de l'Institut de Spéologie "Émile Racovitza" 49:189-197. http://speotravaux.iser.ro/10.html BOTTIN (G.), GATHOYE (J.-L.), SMITS (Q.) & MICHAUX (P.), 2010. Un agenda d'hiver bien rempli. L'Écho des Rhinos 58(Décembre 2009-Janvier 2010):11- 12. BOUFFANAIS (R.), WEYMOUTH (G. D.) & YUE (D. K. P.), 2010. Hydrodynamic object recognition using pressure sensing. Proceedings of the Royal Society A (June 2):? rspa.2010.0095v1. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2010.0095. BL: Cf p. 2: Montgomery & al., 2001 reported the central role played by the LLS in the global sensory system of hypogean fishes, such as the Mexican blind cave fish (BCF). BOURNE (Steve), 2010. Bat Research at Naracoorte. AKMA Journal 78(March):? BOYER (C.), 2010. Plantes, champignons, invertébrés, le Mercantour dévoile ses richesses. Publié le 20.05.2010 sur le site www.la-croix.com. http://www.la-croix.com/Planteschampignons-invertebres-le-Mercantour-devoile-sesri/article/2426555/4076 BRANCELJ (A.), WATIROYRAM (S.) & SANOAMUANG (L.-O.), 2010. The First Record of Cave-Dwelling Copepoda from Thailand and Description of a New Species: Elaphoidella namnaoensis n. sp. (Copepoda, Harpacticoida). Crustaceana 83(7):779-793. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/001121610X502894. ABS: During a brief collecting expedition in Nam Nao National Park, Phetchabun province (northern Thailand) in November 2007, various water bodies connected with subterranean water were sampled. In five caves, eight samples were collected from pools and six species of Copepoda were collected. For the first time, a stygobiotic (=cavedwelling) species of Copepoda was discovered in Thailand. It belongs to the order Harpacticoida and was recognized as a new species, Elaphoidella namnaoensis n. sp. Specimens were only collected from pools filled by percolating water. This indicates a specific ecology of the new species, linked to the unsaturated zone of karstic aquifers, where the hydrology is determined exclusively by rainfall. A detailed description of the new species is presented here, supplemented with some information on its ecology and morphological adaptations. These adaptations are compared to those found in other Elaphoidella species from the unsaturated zone of karstic aquifers in Europe. RÉS: Au cours d'une brève mission de récolte au Parc National de Nam Nao, province de Phetchabun (nord de la Thaïlande) en novembre 2007, des collections d'eau variées en relation avec les eaux souterraines ont été échantillonnées. Dans cinq grottes, huit échantillons ont été récoltés dans des bassins et six espèces de copépodes ont été obtenues. Pour la
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