Volume 18, 2017

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The blue-spotted maskray from Guadalcanal Island (Solomon archipelago) is distinct by its colour patterns from Neotrygon kuhlii with which it was previously confused, and belongs to a genetic lineage clearly separate from all other known species in the genus Neotrygon. It is here described as a new species, Neotrygon vali sp. nov., on the basis of its nucleotide sequence at the cytochrome oxidase 1 (CO1) gene locus. It is diagnosed from all other known species in the genus Neotrygon by the possession of nucleotide T at nucleotide site 420 and nucleotide G at nucleotide site 522 of the CO1 gene (Ref: Philippe Borsa. Neotrygon vali, a new species of the blue-spotted maskray complex (Myliobatoidei: Dasyatidae). Species, 2017, 18(60), 146-153).

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RESEARCH

Morphotaxometry and molecular heterogeneity of Sturdynema multiembryonata gen. et sp.n. (Spiruroidea : Gnathostomatinae) of fresh water garfish, Xenentodon cancilla from the Gangetic riverine ecosystem in northern India with a revised key to genera of Gnathostomatinae

Sushil Kumar Upadhyay

The two years consecutive investigations of fresh water garfish, Xenentodon cancilla (Teleostomi: Belonidae) were conducted for the helminthes infection of zoonotic significance off the Gangetic riverine ecosystem.

Species, 2017, 18(58), 1-13

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ANALYSIS

Diversity and potentials of legume crops in tribal Tehsils of Khandesh region (Maharashtra: India)

Khairnar SB, Patil MV, Patil DA

The present author investigated agrobiodiversity, utility and potentials of legume crops in tribal tehsils of Khandesh region of Maharashtra (India) in view of household food security and the socio- economic characteristics. Total nine legume species along with their varieties belonging to six genera are recorded in the region.

Species, 2017, 18(58), 14-22

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CHECKLIST

A Checklist of Angiosperm Taxa at the Village Pandit Para under Palash Upazila of Narsingdi District, Bangladesh with Special Importance to Medicinal Plants

Amisha Debnath, Mahbubur Rahman AHM

The present paper focused a checklist of angiosperm taxa at Pandit Para Village under Palash Upazila of Narsingdi district, Bangladesh conducted during March 2013 to July 2014. A total of 162 species belonging to 136 genera under 65 families were recorded.

Species, 2017, 18(58), 23-41

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SURVEY

Investigation and Taxonomic Studies of Angiosperm Weed Flora in the Mulberry Field of Rajshahi University Campus

Mahbubur Rahman AHM, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun

Taxonomic investigation on the weed species growing in the Mulberry field was carried out. A total of 37 weed species under 36 genera belonging to 20 families were collected and identified. Asteraceae, Amaranthaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Oxalidaceae, Fabaceae, Verbenaceae, Poaceae and Solanaceae are the dominant families with high species diversity.

Species, 2017, 18(58), 42-56

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REPORT

New records of Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica Smith, 2004 from Western Ghats, Kerala (Araneae: Theraphosidae)

Sunil Jose K

The new records on the distribution of Poecilotheria hanumavilasumica Smith, 2004 from Chinnar is reported. The diagnosis, images and distributional map are also provided.

Species, 2017, 18(58), 57-61

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COMMUNICATION

Neoscona Simon, 1864, the ‘True Orb Weavers’ in Ricelands of Gangetic Delta, South 24-Parganas, West Bengal, India

Debarshi Basu, Tapan Kumar Roy, Dinendra Raychaudhuri

Deliberate usage of various chemical pesticides in different agro ecosystems for decades has not only created a serious threat to human body affecting its healthy sustenance but also to the environment as a whole. Considering the importance of spiders as a predator to check the pest population, these are thought to be an effective eco-friendly supplement to the chemical based protection

Species, 2017, 18(59), 62-76

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REVIEW

Wildlife protection and biodiversity conservation - A review on utility of forensic DNA analysis

Moumita Sinha, Arjun Rao I

The utilization of DNA examination in forensic cases concerning animal maltreatment and biodiversity preservation is presently increasing. Violations, for example, unlawful gathering/carrying, poaching, and illicit exchange of ensured species are progressively being researched utilizing DNA-based confirmation in numerous nations.

Species, 2017, 18(59), 77-90

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RESEARCH

Distribution and new records of cave dwelling bats from Fars province in south west of Iran

Saeed Shahabi, Vahid Akmali, Mozafar Sharifi

Studies on the mammalian fauna of Iran, including bats has been reported infrequently since early 20th century. Reports on distribution and abundance of bats in the Fars Province are scarce. We located caves based on reports from published papers and information received from Department of Environment and cave climbers.

Species, 2017, 18(59), 91-116

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ANALYSIS

Skull anatomy and Comparative Cranial Osteology of Eublepharis angramainyu (Sauria: Eublepharidae) and Asaccuselisae (Sauria: Phyllodactylidae)

Rasoul Karamiani, Nasrullah Rastegar-Pouyani

The skull of the poorly known Eublepharis angramainyu (eyelidgecko) is described and compared with the skull of Asaccuselisae (a leaf-toed gecko). We provide a detailed description of the cranial osteology, lower jaw and dentition of Eublepharis angramainyu (Eublepharidae) and Asaccuselisae (Phyllodactylidae) of Gekkotabased on 12 dry skulls.

Species, 2017, 18(59), 117-132

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Diversity of weed species in mustard fields of Manda Upazila of Naogaon District, Bangladesh

Urmi Sarker, Mahbubur Rahman AHM

Diversity of weed species in mustard fields of Manda Upazila of Naogaon district, Bangladesh was carried out from April 2016 to March 2017. A total of 31 weed species under 25 genera belonging to 17 families were collected and identified. Amaranthaceae, Asteraceae, Polygonaceae were dominant families with high species diversity.

Species, 2017, 18(59), 133-145

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RESEARCH

Neotrygon vali, a new species of the blue-spotted maskray complex (Myliobatoidei: Dasyatidae)

Philippe Borsa

The blue-spotted maskray from Guadalcanal Island (Solomon archipelago) is distinct by its colour patterns from Neotrygon kuhlii with which it was previously confused, and belongs to a genetic lineage clearly separate from all other known species in the genus Neotrygon

Species, 2017, 18(60), 146-153

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SPECIES RECORD

Letharia vulpina (L.) Hue (1899): a new record to Periyar tiger reserve, Kerala

Padma Mahanti, Kumar S

Letharia vulpine, a fruticose species of the family Parmeliaceae. Authors found it in the Thekkady range of Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala.

Species, 2017, 18(60), 154-156

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ANALYSIS

Attack of mistletoe on Prunus armeriana Linn. in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand

Anup Chandra, Naithani HB

Prunus armeriana Linn. is a very useful oil seed producing tree species. Species is found in hilly parts of the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand region. A survey was conducted in Rupin, Supin and Sakri range of the district.

Species, 2017, 18(60), 157-159

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RESEARCH

Opsarius kanaensis a new species of bariliine fish (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) from Manipur, Northeastern India

Arunkumar L, Wanglar Alphonsa Moyon

Opsarius kanaensis is a new species from cyprinid fishes, Manipur. The new species is differentiated with other cyprinid fishes through the combination of morphological characters: 1 pair of short maxillary barbel, no mandibular knob, length of the origin of dorsal fin to the upper end of caudal fin lobe is longer than the distance between the origin of dorsal fin to the anterior margin of nares, 8-10 blue black lateral bands,

Species, 2017, 18(61), 160-169

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