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<strong>©</strong> <strong>Biospeologica</strong> <strong>Bibliographia</strong><br />
<strong>Publications</strong> <strong>2010</strong>-1<br />
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several authors indicate a poor terrestrial subterranean invertebrate fauna.<br />
A first detailed inventory of the terrestrial subterranean arthropod fauna<br />
from 13 caves ranging from Upper Galilee to the Judean Foothills<br />
revealed numerous species with clear troglomorphic features (e. g.<br />
prolonged extremities, reduced pigmentation and eyes). The<br />
troglomorphic species belong to 9 families of 7 orders. Of these, at least<br />
four species were represented exclusively in a single cave. Troglobites<br />
appeared among the orders Araneida, Pseudoscorpionida, Isopoda<br />
(Oniscidea), Coleoptera, Homoptera, Hymenoptera (Formicidae) and<br />
Chilopoda. The records of blind and depigmented representatives of<br />
Homoptera, typically found in tropical regions, and microphthalmic ants<br />
with distinct adaptations to a subterranean life are perhaps the most<br />
spectacular ones. Several (if not most) of the discovered species with<br />
troglomorphic features seem to be new to science. The terrestrial cave<br />
fauna of Israel cannot be classified as poor in taxa any longer. This<br />
reclassification as a highly diverse fauna is also supported by records<br />
from the superficial underground compartment. In the light of these new<br />
results we discuss biogeographic aspects of the southern boundary of<br />
troglomorphic species in the Western Palaearctic and suggest the<br />
development of conservation action plans for the protection of this highly<br />
adapted and so far overlooked subterranean fauna in Israel.<br />
http://www.icsb<strong>2010</strong>.net/<br />
DREYBRODT (J.) & LAUMANNS (M.), <strong>2010</strong>. The<br />
Unknown North of Laos. Part 3 - 2009-<strong>2010</strong>: Karst and<br />
Caves of the Provinces Houaphan and Oudomxay.<br />
Berliner Höhlenkundliche Berichte 38. 132 p., colour<br />
photo tables, many maps and surveys. Voir: STEINER<br />
(H.), Chapter 6: Biospeleological observations:64-? ABS:<br />
Presents the results of the 2009-<strong>2010</strong> international expeditions to northern<br />
Laos. 28.3 km of cave passage from 39 caves. Includes the new longest<br />
cave of northern Laos (Tham Chom Ong System), which is also the 2 nd<br />
longest cave of Laos and the currently 9 th longest cave of SE Asia. Has<br />
chapters on physico-chemical water analysis, speleothem dating as well<br />
as biospeleology. In English language with a German and French<br />
abstract. Before the publication of Dreybrodt & Laumanns (2005a),<br />
which summarises the exploration done between 2000 and 2005, northern<br />
Laos was virtually unknown to speleology. Only a few reconnaissance<br />
projects were conducted prior to 2000 in the province of Luang Phrabang.<br />
The afore-mentioned publication provided information on 24.3 km of<br />
cave passages from 68 caves. In the framework of the "Northern Lao-<br />
European Cave Project" (www.laoscaveproject.de) the investigations<br />
were continued in 2006 in Vieng Phouka (Luang Nam Tha province), and<br />
in 2007 and 2008 mainly in Vieng Xai (Houaphan province) (Dreybrodt<br />
& Laumanns 2008). This publication reports on the findings of the years<br />
2009 and <strong>2010</strong>, including a biospeleological chapter, a chapter on<br />
physico-chemical water analysis and the speleogenesis of the Tham<br />
Chom Ong System as well as a chapter on palaeoclimatic research. It<br />
comprises descriptions of 39 caves with 28,3 km of new passages.<br />
Overall, 80 km of cave passage from 176 caves has been surveyed and<br />
published to date in northern Laos (excluding Vang Vieng and Kasi).<br />
http://www.speleoberlin.de/php/abstracts.php?volume=38&lan=EN#summary<br />
DRIESSEN (M. M.), <strong>2010</strong>. Enhancing conservation of the<br />
Tasmanian glow-worm, Arachnocampa tasmaniensis<br />
Ferguson (Diptera: Keroplatidae) by monitoring seasonal<br />
changes in light displays and life stages. Journal of Insect<br />
Conservation 14(1, Février):65-75. DOI:<br />
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10841-009-9225-2. ABS: The light<br />
displays by the Tasmanian Glow-worm, Arachnocampa tasmaniensis<br />
Ferguson (Diptera: Keroplatidae), in Exit and Mystery Creek caves in<br />
southeast Tasmania, Australia have been recognised as a world heritage<br />
value under the criterion relating to outstanding natural phenomena. To<br />
conserve and manage these populations, particularly in response to<br />
potential tourism development, a better understanding of their ecology is<br />
needed. Aspects of the life cycle of A. tasmaniensis were monitored over<br />
24 months. A strong seasonal pattern was found, with pupae and adults<br />
most common in spring and summer. The increase in numbers of pupae<br />
and adults coincided with an increase in the number of prey caught in silk<br />
threads produced by the larvae. Larvae were present throughout the year<br />
but the number glowing varied both seasonally and spatially. In Mystery<br />
Creek Cave, the number of larvae glowing was generally highest during<br />
summer and autumn and lowest in winter and early spring. In Exit Cave,<br />
there was no consistent seasonal pattern in the number of larvae glowing<br />
among sites, and overall there was less variation between monthly counts<br />
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than at Mystery Creek Cave. This difference in seasonal patterns between<br />
the two caves may be due to a difference in climate, with Mystery Creek<br />
Cave possibly experiencing a greater drying out of the cave air in winter<br />
than Exit Cave. KW: Tourism, Cave fauna, Cave climate, Food<br />
availability, Australia, Speleology.<br />
DRIESSENS (T.) & SIEMERS (B. M.), <strong>2010</strong>. Cavedwelling<br />
bats do not avoid TMT and 2-PT - components of<br />
predator odour that induce fear in other small mammals.<br />
Journal of Experimental Biology 213(14, July 15):2453-<br />
2460. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.044743. SUM:<br />
Recognition and avoidance of predators is fundamental for the survival of<br />
prey animals. Here we conducted the first study assessing chemosensory<br />
predator recognition in cave-dwelling bats. We used a Y-maze approach<br />
to test the reaction of greater mouse-eared bats (Myotis myotis) to two<br />
synthetically derived components of predator odour (2,4,5-trimethyl-3thiazoline,<br />
TMT, a component of fox faeces scent; and 2-propylthietane,<br />
2-PT, a component of mustelid scent) and to the natural scent of the least<br />
weasel (Mustela nivalis). It is well documented that rodents and several<br />
other small mammals show strong and at least partly innate fear reactions<br />
when confronted with these odorants. By contrast, the bats did not show<br />
any avoidance or fear reaction, despite the fact that relatively high<br />
odorant concentrations were presented. Furthermore, they did not react<br />
differently towards predator scent and towards acrid but otherwise neutral<br />
odours (basil or goat). The number of entries into in the Y-maze arm with<br />
the odour source and the time spent in this arm as well as the bats' overall<br />
exploratory activity and several other behavioural variables were not<br />
affected by the odour treatments. Generally, the sense of smell is well<br />
developed in bats and plays an important role in bat behavioural ecology.<br />
It is thus somewhat surprising that the bats did not show any avoidance<br />
reaction to predator scent, even though direct contact with a mustelid or<br />
fox would result in death. We discuss ecological explanations that might<br />
have prevented bats from evolving olfactory predatory recognition and<br />
avoidance. KW: Predator recognition, olfaction, scent, TMT, 2-PT, least<br />
weasel, bats.<br />
DROUIN (P.), <strong>2010</strong>. Le coin des livres. Analyse de l'ouvrage:<br />
Voyage spéléologique, par Pierre STRINATI et Villy<br />
AELLEN, Supplément n° 18 à Stalactite. Publication de la<br />
Société suisse de Spéléologie, 2009, 88 p. Spelunca<br />
117(Mars, 1 er trimestre):59.<br />
DROUIN (P.), <strong>2010</strong>. Lot. Analyse de l'ouvrage: L'Ouysse. Du<br />
bassin de Thémines à Belcastel. Publication de<br />
l'Association Racines, 2007, 182 p. Spelunca<br />
119(Septembre, 3 e trimestre):8.<br />
DUARTE (R. H.), <strong>2010</strong>. Coleções de aranhas, redes<br />
científicas e política: a teia da vida de Cândido de MELLO<br />
LEITÃO (1886-1948). Boletim do Museu Paraense Emílio<br />
Goeldi, Ciências Humanas, 5(2, Maio/Ago.):417-434.<br />
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1981-<br />
8122<strong>2010</strong>000200013.<br />
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1981-<br />
8122<strong>2010</strong>000200013&lng=pt&nrm=iso&tlng=pt<br />
DUMNICKA (E.), <strong>2010</strong>. Stygobiotic oligochaetes in Poland<br />
with remarks on their occurence and distribution in Central<br />
Europe:74. In: 20 th International Conference on<br />
Subterranean Biology, Postojna, Slovenia, 29 August-3<br />
September <strong>2010</strong>, ICSB <strong>2010</strong> Abstract Book, edited by:<br />
Ajda MOŠKRIČ and Peter TRONTELJ, ISBN 978-961-<br />
269-286-5. ABS: Despite that oligochaetes are very common in<br />
subterranean waters and usually form significant part of the benthic<br />
community in this habitat, knowledge concerning their diversity,<br />
ecological requirements as well as the distribution is only fragmentary.<br />
The stygobiotic and stygophilic species from the families Lumbriculidae,<br />
Naididae (former family Tubificidae) and Enchytraeidae were found in<br />
subterranean waters of Central Europe. Lumbriculidae are represented by<br />
genus Trichodrilus; particular species were found in various kind of<br />
subterranean waters, including the springs. From the family Naididae<br />
only a small number of species is known. They belong to subfamilies<br />
such as Tubificinae, Rhyacodrilinae and Phallodrilinae, which has origin<br />
in a different aquatic environment. Family Enchytraeidae (mainly genera<br />
Cernosvitoviella and Enchytraeus) seems to be the most common in<br />
subterranean waters of Central Europe, but enchytraeids of this