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Biodiversa-Project Description-Final Version-110213
1.A. Detailed description of the research area and research plan Context of the proposal Biological invasions (bioinvasions) are defined as the successful establishment and spread of species outside their native range. They act as a major driver of global changes in species distribution. Diverse organisms and ecosystems may be involved, and although not all invasions have a negative impact, the ecological consequences often include the loss of native biological diversity and changes in community structure and ecosystem activity. There may also be additional negative effects on agriculture, forests, fisheries, and human health. National governments, intergovernmental structures like the European Commission and international organizations such as EPPO, CABI and IUCN have therefore mobilized to (i) introduce international laws on invasive species, (ii) organize international networks of scientists and stakeholders to study bioinvasions, and (iii) formalize the cooperation between national environmental or agricultural protection agencies (e.g. the French Agence Nationale de Sécurité Sanitaire, ANSES). Several billion euros are spent annually to address the problems caused by bioinvasions and the scientific community has focused on predicting and controlling future invasions by understanding how they occur. A peer-reviewed journal entitled "Biological Invasions” has been published since 1999. Ecologists have long drawn attention to the negative ecological effects of invasive species, whereas the evolutionary aspects of bioinvasions have received comparatively little attention. This reflects the fact that: i) invasive populations were thought to experience significant bottlenecks during their introduction to new environments and thus possess a limited potential to evolve; and ii) evolution was considered too slow to play a significant role given the relatively short timescale of the invasion process. -
Silk Moths in Madagascar: a Review of the Biology, Uses and Challenges
B A S E Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Environ. 2012 16(2), 269-276 Focus on: Silk moths in Madagascar: A review of the biology, uses, and challenges related to Borocera cajani (Vinson, 1863) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) Tsiresy M. Razafimanantsoa (1), Gabrielle Rajoelison (2), Bruno Ramamonjisoa (2), Noromalala Raminosoa (1), Marc Poncelet (3), Jan Bogaert (4), Éric Haubruge (5), François J. Verheggen (5) (1) Université de Antananarivo. Faculté des Sciences. Département de Biologie animale, Écologie et Conservation. BP 906. Antananarivo (Madagascar). (2) Université de Antananarivo. École supérieure des Sciences agronomiques. Département des Eaux et Forêts. BP 175. Antananarivo 101 (Madagascar). (3) Univ. Liège. Département de Sociologie du Développement. Boulevard du Rectorat, 7. B-4000 Liège 1 (Belgique). (4) Université libre de Bruxelles. Service d’Écologie du Paysage et Systèmes de Production végétale. Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 50. B-1050 Bruxelles (Belgique). (5) Univ. Liege - Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech. Unité d’Entomologie fonctionnelle et évolutive. Passage des Déportés, 2. B-5030 Gembloux (Belgique). E-mail: [email protected] Received on December 3, 2010; accepted on December 8, 2011. Borocera cajani or “Landibe” (vernacular name) is the wild silk moth that is currently used to produce silk textiles in Madagascar. This species is endemic to Madagascar, and is distributed throughout the island, colonizing the Uapaca bojeri or “Tapia” forest of the central highlands. The forest provides food in the form of plants for B. cajani, including U. bojeri leaves. The species secretes silk at the onset of pupation and for making cocoons. Borocera cajani and its natural habitat are threatened by human destruction, such as bush fires, firewood collection, charcoal production, and the over-harvesting of their cocoons. -
F I N a L CS1 31012007.Indd
MADAGASCAR CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 1 — DECEMBER 2006 PAGE 34 REPORT ON A FEASIBILITY STUDY Indigenous silk moth farming as a means to support Ranomafana National Park Tsiresy RazafimanantosoaI, Olga R. RavoahangimalalaI, Correspondence: Catherine L. CraigII Catherine L. Craig 221 Lincoln Road Lincoln, MA 01773 Telephone: +31 781 2599184 E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT uct may be wild silk. Wild silk can be sustainably harvested in We envisage a world where the rural poor can derive a livelihood remote areas and easily transported to commercial centers. To from protecting forests instead of cutting them down; where determine if wild silk is a potential means of income generation development planners understand that habitat health is the key- for people living in areas of Madagascar where silk has not been stone for human health and survival, and where conservation traditionally produced, we gathered three types of information: biologists understand that long - term solutions to biodiversity 1. The diversity of silk producing larvae in the Eastern Forest loss must be built around social programs which enable local Corridor and specifically in Ranomafana people to thrive. Our vision, however, can only be achieved 2. The physical properties of larval silk and their estimated com- when scientists express the role of biodiversity conservation mercial value in economic terms (Baird and Dearden 2003), and development 3. How to apply our data in order to select sites where wild silk planners understand environmental complexity and its role in production could have a maximum economic and conservation poverty alleviation. Our long - term goal is to develop a gener- effect alized approach to biodiversity conservation that will enable We emphasize that the work reported here is preliminary scientists and development professionals to identify, plan and and that we are working to expand our database for silkworm initiate sustainable, small - scale businesses in ecologically larvae and potential projects sites. -
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MADAGASCAR CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 1 — DECEMBER 2006 PAGE 4 FLAGSHIPSPECIES Lemurs - Ambassadors for Madagascar Urs Thalmann I, II Anthropological Institute University Zurich-Irchel Winterthurerstrasse 190 CH–8057 Zurich, Switzerland Phone: +41 44 6354192 Fax: +41-44-635 68 04 E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT animal order in Madagascar (8.1 genera/order) than on other In this short article on lemurs I give a concise introduction for continents. One order of Malagasy mammals, Bibymalagasia, is non-specialists to these conspicuous and unique animals on entirely restricted to Madagascar and went extinct only relative the island of Madagascar. recently (MacPhee 1994) along with artiodactyle pygmy hippos and other large vertebrates (Burney 2004). Within Malagasy INTRODUCTION mammals, the mammal order primates clearly stands out with Madagascar has long been known for its exquisite wildlife. It the endemic lemurs. The lemurs are the most diverse mammal has been identified as a Megadiversity country and “Hottest group on the generic level, and Madagascar is the only place Hotspot” for biodiversity conservation (Meyers et al. 2000 where primates genera are the dominant group overall. On a Mittermeier et al. 2005) due to the combination of extraordinary global scale primates rank 5th behind rodents, bats, carnivores, high diversity and extreme degree of threat. Lemurs, a natural and even - toed hoofed mammals. group of primates endemic to Madagascar, are possibly the most conspicuous and most widely known wildlife of Madagascar. In MADAGASCAR: A HOTSPOT FOR CONSERVATION this article, written for a non-specialist audience, I try to situ- A biodiversity hotspot is a region that contains at least 0.5 % ate these mammals in a wider context to shed light on (i) their (or 1,500) of the world’s 300,000 plant species as endemics and biological position and diversity, (ii) some biological pecularities, has lost 70 % or more of its primary vegetation. -
Natural History
The University Press Group Natural History University of California Press Columbia University Press Princeton University Press Complete Catalogue Autumn 2021 Catalogue Contents Page University of California Press New Titles ............................................ 1 The University of California Press strives to drive progressive change by seeking out and Pedias ................................................... 7 cultivating the brightest minds and giving them voice, reach, and impact. We believe that scholarship is a powerful tool for fostering a deeper understanding of our world and Mushrooms ........................................ 9 changing how people think, plan, and govern. The work of addressing society’s core challenges—whether they be persistent inequality, a failing education system, or global Birds ..................................................... 11 climate change—can be accelerated when scholarship assumes its role as an agent of Dinosaurs .......................................... 17 engagement and democracy. ucpress.edu Insects & Spiders .......................... 19 Marine Life ...................................... 23 Plants ................................................. 29 WILDGuides ..................................... 31 Best of Backlist ............................. 33 Backlist ............................................. 35 Columbia University Press Index ................................................... 49 Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University’s educational and research -
An Invasive Species Spread by Threatened Diurnal Lemurs Impacts Rainforest Structure in Madagascar
Biol Invasions https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02293-7 (0123456789().,-volV)( 0123456789().,-volV) ORIGINAL PAPER An invasive species spread by threatened diurnal lemurs impacts rainforest structure in Madagascar Camille M. M. DeSisto . Daniel S. Park . Charles C. Davis . Veronarindra Ramananjato . Jadelys L. Tonos . Onja H. Razafindratsima Received: 19 December 2019 / Accepted: 5 June 2020 Ó Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 Abstract Invasive species are a major threat to unexplored. By surveying multiple sites across Mada- biodiversity and ecosystem function. Thus, under- gascar’s eastern rainforests, we demonstrate that the standing their spread and ecological impacts is critical introduction of P. cattleianum significantly correlates for management and control. Strawberry guava (Psid- with changes in forest structure—namely tree/shrub ium cattleianum Sabine) is an aggressive invader size, taxonomic richness, and taxonomic diversity. across the tropics and has been rapidly spreading Further, at a local scale, the presence of P. cattleianum throughout the eastern rainforests of Madagascar. was associated with an increase in frugivore species However, both the mechanisms of its spread on the richness; its primary dispersers during our study island and the consequences of its invasion on native period were lemurs. Moreover, we identified species- floral and faunal communities remain largely specific effects of lemur gut-passage on the germina- tion of P. cattleianum seeds. Finally, microsatellite analysis of P. cattleianum from a variety of locations Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-020-02293-7) con- across Madagascar demonstrated three distinct, highly tains supplementary material, which is available to authorized differentiated, genetic population clusters, each with users. -
Nutritional Opportunities of Edible Insects in Madagascar
Tropentag, September 9-11, 2020, virtual conference “Food and nutrition security and its resilience to global crises” Nutritional Opportunities of Edible Insects in Madagascar, Case of Borocera cajani and Bombyx mori Chrysalis Christian Tolojanahary Ratompoarison, Felamboahangy Rasorahona, Jean Rasoarahona University of Antananarivo, Department of Food Science and Technology, Madagascar Abstract In Madagascar, food consumption is marked by the predominance of cereals (rice and corn) and roots and tubers (cassava) and the low diversity of the diet. Food population intake is nutrient-poor. Several recent literatures show that insect consumption is common in rural areas. The lack of data on the nutritional composition of insects minimises the attention that nutrition stakeholders may pay to insects and constitutes a brake on the development of its consumption. In the present study, the nutritional potential of the chrysalis of two edible insects, Borocera cajani and Bombyx mori: the most locally used as food was determined and evaluated for the first time. B. cajani and B. mori contain 63.98 and 54.37 % crude protein, 29.84 and 35.78 % fat, 4.10 and 5.67 % ash, and 2.06 and 4.36 % carbohydrate, respectively. The essential amino acid (EAA) content shows that the amino acid scores of both insects exceeded the recommendation given by FAO/WHO/UNU (score >100). Amino acid profile shows that polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) was the most predominant fatty acid found in both insects, followed by saturated fatty acid (SFA) and monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA). Mineral content was generally higher than that of conventional meat types. Both species fulfiled the recommended daily allowance (> 100 %) for Zn and Cu. -
Wildlife of Madagascar Aye-Aye Adventure Madagascar
Wildlife of Madagascar Aye-Aye Adventure Madagascar The vast island of Madagascar has some of the highest concentrations of unique plant and animal species found anywhere on Earth. The island’s varied topography ranges from soaring highlands to spectacular coastlines, supporting distinct climatic zones that range from steaming tropical rainforest habitats, unique spiny forest and arid desert plains. Up to 90 % of the wildlife of these habitats can be seen nowhere else. This expedition offers you the chance to explore Madagascar’s best nature reserves. Doing so supports conservation efforts, and allows you to come face to face with Madagascar’s most emblematic wildlife. Please note: we run two versions of our Wildlife of Madagascar Expedition, each with a slightly different itinerary. The Wildlife of Madagascar Aye-Aye Adventure offers the chance to see the rare Aye-Aye (the most mysterious of the lemur family). Whereas the Wildlife of Madagascar Spiny Forest Adventure includes additional sites within the unique spiny forest habitat (one of Madagascar’s most diverse, beautiful and interesting ecotypes), and is specifically designed to feature less driving time. ONE OF OUR BEST EVER TRIPS! Previous groups have left Madagascar completely spellbound! During past trips, we have encountered up to 18 species of lemur, 12 species of chameleon (including the world’s smallest, the Brookesia chameleon), 4 species of leaf tailed gecko, tenrecs, many amazing snakes, numerous mantids, hissing cockroaches, several owls and nightjars, crocodiles, day geckos, tortoises and giraffe beetles! The plant life was no less impressive; from carnivorous pitcher plants (Nepenthes madagascariensis), four species of ancient baobabs, Alluaudia (octopus trees) to Pachypodium, Euphorbia, and many orchids. -
Cultural Significance of Lepidoptera in Sub-Saharan Africa Arnold Van Huis
van Huis Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2019) 15:26 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-019-0306-3 RESEARCH Open Access Cultural significance of Lepidoptera in sub-Saharan Africa Arnold van Huis Abstract Background: The taxon Lepidoptera is one of the most widespread and recognisable insect orders with 160,000 species worldwide and with more than 20,000 species in Africa. Lepidoptera have a complete metamorphosis and the adults (butterflies and moths) are quite different from the larvae (caterpillars). The purpose of the study was to make an overview of how butterflies/moths and caterpillars are utilised, perceived and experienced in daily life across sub-Saharan Africa. Method: Ethno-entomological information on Lepidoptera in sub-Saharan Africa was collected by (1) interviews with more than 300 people from about 120 ethnic groups in 27 countries in the region; and (2) library studies in Africa, London, Paris and Leiden. Results: Often the interviewees indicated that people from his or her family or ethnic group did not know that caterpillars turn into butterflies and moths (metamorphosis). When known, metamorphosis may be used as a symbol for transformation, such as in female puberty or in literature regarding societal change. Vernacular names of the butterfly/moth in the Muslim world relate to religion or religious leaders. The names of the caterpillars often refer to the host plant or to their characteristics or appearance. Close to 100 caterpillar species are consumed as food. Wild silkworm species, such as Borocera spp. in Madagascar and Anaphe species in the rest of Africa, provide expensive textiles. Bagworms (Psychidae) are sometimes used as medicine. -
Sborník 2004
ZOOLOGICKÉ DNY Brno 2004 Sborník abstraktů z konference 12.-13. února 2004 Editoři: BRYJA Josef & ZUKAL Jan 1 Pořadatelé konference: Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Brno Katedra zoologie a ekologie, Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykovy univerzity, Brno Česká zoologická společnost - brněnská pobočka Místo konání: Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykovy univerzity, Kotlářská 2, Brno Datum konání: 12.-13. února 2004 BRYJA J. & ZUKAL J. (Eds.): Zoologické dny Brno 2003. Sborník abstraktů z konference 12.-13. února 2004. Vydal: Ústav biologie obratlovců AV ČR, Květná 8, 603 65 Brno Grafická úprava: BRYJA J. 1. vydání, 2004 Náklad 400 výtisků Vydáno jako neperiodická účelová publikace. Za jazykovou úpravu a obsah příspěvků jsou odpovědni jejich autoři. ISBN 80-903329-1-9 2 Obsah OBSAH OBSAH ........................................................................................................................................3 PROGRAM KONFERENCE .....................................................................................................12 ZOOLOGIE BEZOBRATLÝCH ...............................................................................................24 DVOŘÁK L. & HONĚK A.: Současné poznatky o rozšíření druhu Cepaea nemoralis v České republice ............................................................................................................................24 GRYGLÁKOVÁ D. & PROKOP P.: Factors affecting foraging success of the orb-weaving spider Argiope bruennichi (Scopoli)............................................................................................25 -
La Francophonie at Cottey College 2019 Issue
La at Cottey College THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF LA FRANCOPHONIE (OIF) CONSISTS OF 84 MEMBER STATES; 54 FULL MEMBER STATES (ORANGE), 26 OBSERVER STATES (GREEN), FOUR ASSOCIATED STATES (PINK). © ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE Published by Le Cercle français de Cottey College i Issue 2, March, 2019 La Francophonie at Cottey College is a collection of students’ essays and reflections on their acquisition of French and Francophone cultures. Editors Kate Knox Traci Borders Dr. Mary Mba Table of Contents Contents ii Acknowledgement iv Introduction – Dr. Mary Mba v LCF Graduating Members vi Cottey WelComes students from maison d’ÉduCation de la lÉgion d’Honneur de saint- Denis - Dr. Jann Weitzel 1 Study Abroad Corner Why I chose French – Peace Karorero 3 My Exchange Student Experience, A Memoir – Yasmine Juhoor 5 Essay Contributors in Thematic Order: Arts/Music/Literature Fine arts in Lebanon and Sierra Leone – Hannah Kellenberger 8 Mosaics in Morocco – Ryann James 10 Music in République de Côte d’Ivoire – Melanie Dillon 11 Literature in Senegal and the US – Kate Knox 13 Festivals Christmas Traditions in Madagascar and Switzerland – Kara Alford 14 Mask Festival in Ivory Coast – Phoebe Arthur 16 Food/Nutrition Nutrition in Vanuatu – Traci Borders 17 ii Food in Benin Republic and Burkina Faso – Ashlyn Robertson 19 Social Issues Homeless Children in Haiti – Jamie Bloomfield 20 Sports History of Soccer in Niger Republic – Abigail Reyes 21 History/Culture/Economy Luxembourg – Katie Fernandez 22 Monaco: Culture and Economy - Chido Shamuyarira 24 Wallis et Futuna - Ashton-Kate Veal 25 Nature/WildLife Wildlife of Madagascar - Ellie Smith 28 La Réunion - Rachel Coots 29 Weddings/Funerals Francophone Weddings of Morocco and Bulgaria - Selica Piloy 30 Traditional Marriages in Monaco and Ghana – Evelyn Munufieh 33 Funerals in Djibouti, Belgium, and the Ozarks - Kathleen Hurst 35 Photo Credits in Alphabetical order 38 Minor in French Requirements and Catalogue entries 40-43 iii Acknowledgements Le Circle Français (LCF) wishes to thank the June P. -
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Updated 11.05.2021 M a m m a l s & R e p t i l e s PHILATELIC SUPPLIES (M.B.O'Neill) 359 Norton Way South Letchworth Garden City HERTS ENGLAND SG6 1SZ (Telephone 0044-(0)1462-684191 during office hours 9.30-3.-00pm UK time Mon.-Fri.) Web-site: www.philatelicsupplies.co.uk email: [email protected] TERMS OF BUSINESS: & Notes on these lists: (Please read before ordering). 1). All stamps are unmounted mint unless specified otherwise. All list prices are in Pounds Sterling (£) we aim to be HALF-CATALOGUE PRICE OR UNDER 2). Lists are updated about every month to include most recent stock movements and New Issues; they are therefore reasonably accurate stockwise 100% pricewise. This reduces the need for "credit notes" or refunds. Alternatives may be listed in case an item is out of stock However, these popular lists are still best used as soon as possible. Next listings will be printed in 4, 8 & 12 months time, so please say when next we should send a list. 3). New Issues Services can be provided if you wish to keep your collection up to date on a Standing Order basis. Details & forms on request. Regret we do not run an on approval service. 4). All orders on our order forms are attended to by return of post. We will keep a photocopy of it and return your annotated original. 5). Other Thematic Lists are available on request; Birds, Butterflies, all Flora & fauna... 6). POSTAGE is extra and we use current G.B.commemoratives in complete sets where possible for postage.