Volume 23, Issue 72, 2022

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Cardiospermum halicacabum propagates by perennial underground rootstock and by seed. It appears aggressively during rainy season but it extends its appearance until January. Root stock produces bushy growth, prolific leaf production, flowering and fruiting during wet and winter seasons. Seeds of the previous season germinate with the onset of wet season but they show leaf production and sexual reproduction events a bit later. The flowers are functionally unisexual although they have both male and female sex organs and characterize monoecious sexual system. Both flower sexes are borne on the same inflorescence. The monoecious sexual system facilitates only geitonogamy at plant level and xenogamy at population level. The flowers are pollinated by bees only and this plant species is melittophilous at the study site. Therefore, monoecious sexual system, mixed mating system and melittophily are functional and these three systems collectively contribute to the success of sexual reproduction in C. halicacabum. The ability of the plant to propagate from both seed and perennial root stock enables to invade different habitats presenting different environmental conditions.

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Report

Monoecy and melittophily in Cardiospermum halicacabum L. (Sapindaceae)

Raju PS, Raju AJS

Cardiospermum halicacabum propagates by perennial underground rootstock and by seed. It appears aggressively during rainy season but it extends its appearance until January

Species, 2022, 23(72), 326-330

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First record of Orthonama obstipata Fabricius, 1794 (Geometridae: Larentiinae) from Kashmir Valley, J&K UT, India.

Muzafar Riyaz

Orthonama obstipata Fabricius, 1794 is a moth that belongs to the subfamily Larentiinae and family Geometridae in the order Lepidoptera

Species, 2022, 23(72), 331-336

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Duabanga grandiflora (Roxb. ex DC.) Walp. (Lythraceae) – a new addition to the tree flora of Tamil Nadu

Karuppusamy S, Yadav BSP, Richard SSP

The occurrence of Duabanga grandiflora (Roxb. ex DC.) Walp., a large handsome tree is reported from tea estates of Valparai, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu state first time

Species, 2022, 23(72), 337-340

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First record of the alien freshwater jellyfish Craspedacusta sowerbii Lankester, 1880 (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa: Olindiidae) in Syria

Mamish S, Zeini A

In this work, we present the first record of the freshwater jellyfish species Craspedacusta sowerbii Lankester, 1880 in Syria.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 341-346

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Diversity in the species of Panax in Sikkim Himalaya

Pradhan DK

The Himalayan Ginseng of Sikkim is the potential plant having the efficacies of treating diseases. This paper attempted to discourse the diversity of this Himalayan ginseng and is presented for the taxonomic usages.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 347-354

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Vegetation matrix of Gurudongmar Wetland Complex of Northern Sikkim of India

Pradhan DK

This is an overview of the alpine vegetation of Northern Sikkim reflecting the vegetation composition of the regions

Species, 2022, 23(72), 355-360

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Hyella taptapanica (Hyellaceae, Pleurocapsales): a new rare cyanobacteria from Taptapani thermal spring, Odisha, India

Basu P, Satpati GG, Gupta RK

A new species of Hyella Born. et Flah., a rare freshwater cyanobacteria was reported for the first time from Taptapani hot spring of Odisha at 45˚C.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 361-368

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Research

Diversity and conservation status of avifauna in western Navsari, South Gujarat - 10 years of observations

Patel M, Kapdi P, Tandel N, Desai J, Patel Z

We present a checklist of bird species observed during the period of ten years (2010-2020) in the Western Navsari, South Gujarat, which is characterized by wetlands, scrublands, and agroecosystems.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 369-389

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First report of Tmarus hystrix (Simon 1895) (Araneae: Thomisidae) from India

Sarkar ID, Srivastava A, Siliwal M

The paper gives the first occurrence report of Tmarus hystrix (Simon 1895) from India, as well as the first report of this genus from the Indian state of Uttarakhand

Species, 2022, 23(72), 390-393

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Report of Sphenophyllum emarginatum from Barakar Formation, Simlong Open Cast Mine, Rajmahal Basin, Jharkhand, India

Joshi A

Present study is a report of Sphenophyllum emarginatum from the Barkar Formation, Simlong Open Cast Mine, Rajmahal Basin, Jharkhand, India

Species, 2022, 23(72), 394-397

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Facultative xenogamy and melittophily in Tiger’s Claw, Martynia annua L. (Martyniaceae)

Raju PS, Raju AJS

Martynia annua is a seasonal shrubby herb. It shows its vegetative growth, flowering and fruting during wet season. The floral traits characterize the melittophilous pollination syndrome and accordingly pollinated exclusively by carpenter bees.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 398-401

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Research

Preliminary checklist of butterflies (Insecta: Lepidoptera) from the Khandige estate in Sirumalai, Tamil Nadu, India, with three new reports for the Eastern Ghats

Sadhasivan V, Vinod P, Krishnakumar BM

Lack of baseline data on any taxon would make it difficult to conduct in-depth ecological research necessary to devise conservation strategies.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 402-418

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A new variety of Carex duthiei C.B Clarke var. bishnae var. nov. in Sikkim Himalaya

Pradhan DK

The plant specimens of Carex duthiei of Cholammau of North Sikkim studied. During the discourse, the novel characters of Carex duthiei C.B.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 402-418

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Cajanus elongatus (Benth.) Maesen (Fabaceae): An addition to the legume flora of Odisha, India

Kumar SN, Mishra S, Kumar S

Intensive field surveys were conducted in Bonai Forest Division, Odisha has yielded several interesting plants

Species, 2022, 23(72), 423-427

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Analysis

Study the presence of toxic species of phytoplankton and red tide Phenomenon in northern part of Lattakia coastal water (Syria).

Darwich F

Seasonal changes in toxic phytoplankton abundance were investigated in this study. Quantitative and qualitative phytoplankton and nutrient analysis were carried out in 2018

Species, 2022, 23(72), 428-435

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Extended distribution of rare terrestrial orchid Zeuxine flava (Wall. ex Lindl.) Trimen (Orchidaceae) from Western Ghats of Karnataka, India

Dhatchanamoorthy N, Begum NS, Suma Ganesh, Patturaj R

Zeuxine flava (Wall. ex Lindl.) Trimen is being reported for the first time from Karnataka, Western Ghats, India.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 436-440

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Analysis

Analysis of avifaunal diversity, richness, status and food guild in Ecopark, West Bengal, India

Chatterjee L, Samanta T, Sinha S, Besra S, Roy AB

This is the first report of annotated checklist of birds in Ecopark. During December 2019 to November 2021 a total of 171 different bird species from 19 orders and 57 families was recorded from this urban park

Species, 2022, 23(72), 441-451

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Melittophily in Drumstick tree, Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) and myrmecophily in Curry Leaf tree, Murraya koenigii (Rutaceae)

Raju PS, Raju AJS, Rao SP

Moringa oleifera is a deciduous tree species while Murraya koenigii is a semideciduous tree species.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 452-458

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First Record of the Red Sea Bannerfish Heniochus intermedius Steindachner, 1893, (Chaetodontidae) in the Syrian Marine Waters (Eastern Mediterranean)

Ibrahim A, Hussein C, Alshawy F, Badran M, Ghanem W, Ahmad AA, Saleh A

Climate changes play an important role in the Mediterranean environment, making it a destination for tropical migrants, which include the whole spectrum of marine organisms, such as fish

Species, 2022, 23(72), 459-463

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Syconium-wasp association and ornithochory in Indian Bat Fig tree, Ficus amplissima Sm. (Moraceae)

Raju PS, Raju AJS

Ficus amplissima is a semi-deciduous monoecious tree species. The syconium wasp association characterizes obligate mutualism and its breakdown affects sexual reproduction in both tree and wasp species

Species, 2022, 23(72), 464-468

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Research

Spatio-temporal distribution and activity pattern of Crab-eating Mongoose Herpestes urva (Hodgson, 1836) in and around Bardia National Park of Nepal

Yadav SK, Lamichhane BR, Baral M, Bist BS, Subedi N, Kandel RC

We used opportunistic photographic record of Crab- eating Mongoose Herpestes urva from camera trap set for tiger count to determine the distribution and activity pattern of Crab- eating Mongoose

Species, 2022, 23(72), 469-475

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Report

Seed Germination study in Decaschistia cuddapahensis Paul et Nayar - an endemic plant of Palakonda hill ranges, southern Eastern Ghats

Ankalaiah C, Reddy MS

Seed germination rates under different treatment were studies in Decaschistia cuddappahensis, an endemic plant of southern Eastern Ghats in Palakonda hill ranges

Species, 2022, 23(72), 476-481

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Communication

Seed germination ecology and sapling establishment features of Pterocarpus santalinus - An endemic and dominant tree in dry deciduous forests of hill ranges in Kadapa region of Sheshachalam Biosphere Reserve

Ankalaiah C, Reddy MS

Pterocarpus santalinus (L.) belongs to family Fabaceae that occurs as the predominant tree species both in terms of density and biomass in hill ranges

Species, 2022, 23(72), 482-486

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Research

Conservation of cliff dwelling avifauna through community management in Bundelkhand Region of India

Kushwaha S, Kumar A, Singh A

Cliffs have considerable conservation value, as they often support high levels of biodiversity

Species, 2022, 23(72), 487-503

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Report

Mass stranding of pleustonic cnidarians on Gujarat coastline, India

Sabapara Z, Baroliya H, Poriya P

Present communication reports mass beach stranding of Physalia physalis; Porpita porpita and Velella velella from the various coasts of Gujarat coastline of India during monsoon season (July - August), 2022

Species, 2022, 23(72), 504-508

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The first record of the species Octophialucium indicum Kramp, 1958 in the Syrian waters of the city of Lattakia

Ikhtiyar S, Hasan H, Layka Z

For the first time record of Octophialucium indicum Kramp, 1958 in the Syrian coastal waters of the city of Lattakia, between Ibn Hani port and the West of the High Institute of Marine Research

Species, 2022, 23(72), 509-513

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Cordaitalean Leaf: A northern hemisphere taxon from Pench Valley Coalfield, Satpura Gondwana Basin, Madhya Pradesh, India

Pillai SSK, Sahoo M, Chattoraj A

The occurrence of Cordaites, a Cordaitalean leaf of the Northern hemisphere from Satpura Gondwana Basin, Rawanwara Area of Pench Valley Coalfield, Parasia, Chhindwara District Madhya Pradesh, India, is exclusive

Species, 2022, 23(72), 514-521

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Extended distribution of cyanotis vaga (lour.) Schult. & schult.f. (commelinaceae) –from Western Ghats of southern India

Dhatchanamoorthy N, Balachandran N

Cyanotis vaga of Commelinaceae is reported here as a new addition to the Flora of Southern India collected from Mahendragiri hills, Thirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, Southern Western Ghats

Species, 2022, 23(72), 522-524

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New record of Mutinus caninus (Huds.) Fr.(Phallaceae) from Bihar

Masroor MD, Masrror Z, Kumar R, Yadav “Deen” SP

The Mutinus caninus (Huds.) Fr. commonly known as dog stinkhorn mushroom belongs to the family Phallaceae

Species, 2022, 23(72), 525-527

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Ixora lavanya (Rubiaceae), a new species from south Western Ghats, India

Mathew J, Pichan S

Ixora lavanya is described as a new species from Agasthyamala Hills in the Kerala part of south Western Ghats

Species, 2022, 23(72), 528-534

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Analysis

Andromonoecy and carpenter-bee pollination in Solanum melongena var. insanum, S. surattense and S. torvum (Solanaceae)

Ch. Bhaskar Rao, AJ Solomon Raju

Solanum melongena var. insanum, S. surattense and S. torvum are andromonoecious and self-compatible and pollinated by carpenter bees

Species, 2022, 23(72), 535-541

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Diversity of medicinally potential aromatic plants of the Lamiaceae family in Bangladesh Agricultural University Botanical Garden

Ashrafuzzaman M, Jahid Hasan Jone, Golam Sarwar AKM

The mint family Lamiaceae is important for producing strong aromatic essential oils and is widely cultivated for medicinal, perfumery, culinary, and ornamental purposes

Species, 2022, 23(72), 542-553

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Morphological mimicking and defense mechanism between the hosts and mistletoe: Dendrophthoe falcata of Loranthaceae

Balachandran N, Suvaathimani S, Vinothini K, Barathan N

Dendrophthoë falcata (L.f.) Ettingsh., is a non-host specific mistletoe, commonly found along the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu

Species, 2022, 23(72), 554-565

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Entomophily in Waltheria indica L. (Malvaceae), Melastoma malabathricum L. (Melastomataceae), Mimusops elengi L. (Sapotaceae)

Ch. Bhaskar Rao, AJ Solomon Raju

W. indica, M. malabathricum and M. elengi are seasonal bloomers but flowering and fruiting can occur year-long in W. indica and M. malabathricum if soil is wet

Species, 2022, 23(72), 566-573

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Phyto-morphological Diversity and Distribution of the Genus Ixora L. (Rubiaceae) in Bangladesh Agricultural University Botanical Garden

Umma Salma Ruba, Md Jahid Hasan Jone, Md Ashrafuzzaman

The genus Ixora L. (Rubiaceae) is the largest in the tribe Ixoreae, which consists of various shrubs and tree species from humid rainforest.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 574-580

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Do Elephants (Elephas maximus) debark specific tree species? Western Ghats, South India

Ganapathy Vanaraj, Arul Pragasan L, Krishnakumar BM

Elephant contribute significantly to the composition and dynamics of the forest vegetation through trampling, browsing and debarking

Species, 2022, 23(72), 581-587

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An ecological study of sexual reproduction in Trianthema portulacastrum L. (Aizoaceae)

Rohini Latha K

Trianthema portulacastrum is an annual prostrate and ascending succulent herb. It produces distinct red and white flower morphs which grow in the same habitats but here white flower morph is quite common while the red flower morph is very rare.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 588-598

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Report

First record of digenea parasites from the family Hemiuridae for the Sardinella aurita in coastal waters of Lattakia city – Syria

Taghrid Layka, Yarahmaesha

The Sardinella aurita is one of the most desirable fish for consumption in general, because of its high nutritional value. Moreover, is one of the richest fish in iodine.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 599-604

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Research

Diplazium mettenianum (Miq.) C.Chr. (Woodsiaceae)˗ An addition to the pteridophyte flora of India from Arunachal Pradesh

Soni AK, Rawat VK, Fraser-Jenkins CR, Kumar A, Benniamin A

Diplazium mettenianum (Miq.) C.Chr. is reported for the first time in the flora of India. This species is distinguished from others by its long creeping rhizome, toothed pinna-margins, attenuated acuminate pinna-apex and shallow, rounded-truncate pinna-lobes.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 605-611

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Ephemeral and persistent pseudobulbs differ in their influence on nutrient relations of Guam Bulbophyllum plants

Thomas E Marler

Understanding the mechanisms that epiphytic orchids use to sustain plant nutrition may benefit horticulturists and conservationists.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 612-619

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Analysis

Anemophily, entomophily and geophily in facultative xenogamous polychorous species, Gisekia pharnaceoides L. (Gisekiaceae)

Rohini Latha K

Gisekia pharnaceoides is an annual herbaceous ruderal and agrestal weed with prostrate and creeping habit. This weed displays prolific growth, flowering and fruiting during rainy season.

Species, 2022, 23(72), 620-630

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