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Comparative Functional Morphology of Attachment Devices in Arachnida
Comparative functional morphology of attachment devices in Arachnida Vergleichende Funktionsmorphologie der Haftstrukturen bei Spinnentieren (Arthropoda: Arachnida) DISSERTATION zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades doctor rerum naturalium (Dr. rer. nat.) an der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel vorgelegt von Jonas Otto Wolff geboren am 20. September 1986 in Bergen auf Rügen Kiel, den 2. Juni 2015 Erster Gutachter: Prof. Stanislav N. Gorb _ Zweiter Gutachter: Dr. Dirk Brandis _ Tag der mündlichen Prüfung: 17. Juli 2015 _ Zum Druck genehmigt: 17. Juli 2015 _ gez. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang J. Duschl, Dekan Acknowledgements I owe Prof. Stanislav Gorb a great debt of gratitude. He taught me all skills to get a researcher and gave me all freedom to follow my ideas. I am very thankful for the opportunity to work in an active, fruitful and friendly research environment, with an interdisciplinary team and excellent laboratory equipment. I like to express my gratitude to Esther Appel, Joachim Oesert and Dr. Jan Michels for their kind and enthusiastic support on microscopy techniques. I thank Dr. Thomas Kleinteich and Dr. Jana Willkommen for their guidance on the µCt. For the fruitful discussions and numerous information on physical questions I like to thank Dr. Lars Heepe. I thank Dr. Clemens Schaber for his collaboration and great ideas on how to measure the adhesive forces of the tiny glue droplets of harvestmen. I thank Angela Veenendaal and Bettina Sattler for their kind help on administration issues. Especially I thank my students Ingo Grawe, Fabienne Frost, Marina Wirth and André Karstedt for their commitment and input of ideas. -
(Collembola) in Meadows, Pastures and Road Verges in Central Finland
© Entomologica Fennica. 29 August 2017 Springtails (Collembola) in meadows, pastures and road verges in Central Finland Atte Komonen* & Saana Kataja-aho Komonen, A. & Kataja-aho, S. 2017: Springtails (Collembola) in meadows, pas- tures and road verges in Central Finland. — Entomol. Fennica 28: 157–163. Understanding of species distribution, abundance and habitat affinities is crucial for red-list assessment, conservation and habitat management. In Central Fin- land, we studied Collembola in three habitat types, namely non-grazed meadows, pastures and road verges using pitfall traps. Altogether, 9,630 Collembola indi- viduals were recorded. These belonged to 12 families, 34 genera and 60 species. The number of specimens was clearly higher in meadows than in pastures or road verges. The number of species, however, was higher in meadows and road verges (40 and 39 species, respectively) than in pastures (33 species). The overall spe- cies number is comparable to other large-scale sampling schemes in similar habi- tats. We recorded a few abundant species (Spatulosminthurus flaviceps, Smin- thurus viridis and Sminthurus nigromaculatus) that have been previously re- corded from very different biotopes. In conclusion, biodiversity inventories of soil fauna, as well as other biota, should also include marginal habitats, which of- ten host peculiar communities. A. Komonen, University of Jyväskylä, Department of Biological and Environ- mental Science, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 University of Jyväskylä, Finland; *Cor- responding author’s e-mail: [email protected] S. Kataja-aho, University of Jyväskylä, Natural History Museum, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 University of Jyväskylä, Finland; E-mail: [email protected] Received 15 November 2016, accepted 22 December 2016 1. -
Wildlife Gardening Forum Soil Biodiversity in the Garden 24 June 2015 Conference Proceedings: June 2015 Acknowledgements
Conference Proceedings: June 2015 Wildlife Gardening Forum Soil Biodiversity in the Garden 24 June 2015 Conference Proceedings: June 2015 Acknowledgements • These proceedings published by the Wildlife Gardening Forum. • Please note that these proceedings are not a peer-reviewed publication. The research presented herein is a compilation of the presentations given at the Conference on 24 June 2015, edited by the WLGF. • The Forum understands that the slides and their contents are available for publication in this form. If any images or information have been published in error, please contact the Forum and we will remove them. Conference Proceedings: June 2015 Programme Hyperlinks take you to the relevant sections • ‘Working with soil diversity: challenges and opportunities’ Dr Joanna Clark, British Society of Soil Science, & Director, Soil Research Centre, University of Reading. • ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth, the First few Inches’ Dr. Matthew Shepherd, Senior Specialist – Soil Biodiversity, Natural England • ‘Mycorrhizal fungi and plants’ Dr. Martin I. Bidartondo, Imperial College/Royal Botanic Gardens Kew • ‘How soil biology helps food production and reduces reliance on artificial inputs’ Caroline Coursie, Conservation Adviser. Tewkesbury Town Council • ‘Earthworms – what we know and what they do for you’ Emma Sherlock, Natural History Museum • ‘Springtails in the garden’ Dr. Peter Shaw, Roehampton University • ‘Soil nesting bees’ Dr. Michael Archer. President Bees, Wasps & Ants Recording Society • Meet the scientists in the Museum’s Wildlife Garden – Pond life: Adrian Rundle, Learning Curator. – Earthworms: Emma Sherlock, Senior Curator of Free-living worms and Porifera. – Terrestrial insects: Duncan Sivell, Curator of Diptera and Wildlife Garden Scientific Advisory Group. – Orchid Observers: Kath Castillo, Botanist. -
Complete Dissertation
VU Research Portal Evolution of linoleic acid biosynthesis in Collembola and different species of arthropods Malcicka, M. 2018 document version Publisher's PDF, also known as Version of record Link to publication in VU Research Portal citation for published version (APA) Malcicka, M. (2018). Evolution of linoleic acid biosynthesis in Collembola and different species of arthropods. General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. • Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research. • You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal ? Take down policy If you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. E-mail address: [email protected] Download date: 01. Oct. 2021 Evolution of linoleic acid biosynthesis in Collembola and different species of arthropods Miriama Malcicka VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT Evolution of linoleic acid biosynthesis in Collembola and different species of arthropods ACADEMISCH PROEFSCHRIFT ter verkrijging van de graad Doctor of Philosophy aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, op gezag van de rector magnificus prof.dr. V. Subramaniam, in het openbaar te verdedigen ten overstaan van de promotiecommissie van de Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen op dinsdag 15 mei 2018 om 11.45 uur in de aula van de universiteit, De Boelelaan 1105 door Miriama Malcicka geboren te Michalovce, Slowakije i promotor: prof.dr. -
Neglected Insects in Bedfordshire: Collembola 15 Nov 2014
Neglected insects in Bedfordshire: Collembola 15 Nov 2014 Peter Shaw Springtails: aim for today • Aim of today: to tell you about one of the commonest and most overlooked groups of animals in the UK. ..By way of a general introduction to the Collembola. Then a bit about Bedfordshire, and some research updates. Allacma fusca frontal aspect, showing the ventral tube or collophore and furca, Hall, K. © 2005. Collembola (springtails) These are among the oldest (evolutionarily) and least changed of all terrestrial arthropod groups. The surface dwelling forms have an escape mechanism involving a unique jumping organ the furca (sometimes furculum), apparently fused vestigial legs that insert on abd. IV. This latches into a hook (the tenaculum) on abd III, stores energy and releases it to propel the animal’s jump. The diagnostic feature of the class is the ventral tube or collophore, which gave the group its name (Collembola = sticky peg). Collembola thorax anatomy segments 1-3 Abdomen segments 1-6 Metathorax Mesothorax (last 2-3 may Prothorax, highly reduced fuse) in many forms. Eyes; <=8. also a PAO Antenna, with 4 segments. Head + mouth This genus VT (Tomocerus) is odd in having a Anus abd6, big 3rd genital segment. orifice abd 5 TN Legs manubrium Furca: dens PAO = Post antennal organ mucro TN: Tenaculum (hook for furca) Modified from an original by VT: Ventral tube or collophore R Fox The oldest hexapods in the world Rhynie chert is one of the most famous (and inaccessible) fossil deposits in the earth’s history. It was laid down in the Devonian, c. -
Komonen, Atte; Kataja-Aho, Saana
This is an electronic reprint of the original article. This reprint may differ from the original in pagination and typographic detail. Author(s): Komonen, Atte; Kataja-aho, Saana Title: Springtails (Collembola) in meadows, pastures and road verges in Central Finland Year: 2017 Version: Please cite the original version: Komonen, A., & Kataja-aho, S. (2017). Springtails (Collembola) in meadows, pastures and road verges in Central Finland. Entomologica Fennica, 28(3), 157-163. https://doi.org/10.33338/ef.84683 All material supplied via JYX is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights, and duplication or sale of all or part of any of the repository collections is not permitted, except that material may be duplicated by you for your research use or educational purposes in electronic or print form. You must obtain permission for any other use. Electronic or print copies may not be offered, whether for sale or otherwise to anyone who is not an authorised user. © Entomologica Fennica. 29 August 2017 Springtails (Collembola) in meadows, pastures and road verges in Central Finland Atte Komonen* & Saana Kataja-aho Komonen, A. & Kataja-aho, S. 2017: Springtails (Collembola) in meadows, pas- tures and road verges in Central Finland. — Entomol. Fennica 28: 157–163. Understanding of species distribution, abundance and habitat affinities is crucial for red-list assessment, conservation and habitat management. In Central Fin- land, we studied Collembola in three habitat types, namely non-grazed meadows, pastures and road verges using pitfall traps. Altogether, 9,630 Collembola indi- viduals were recorded. These belonged to 12 families, 34 genera and 60 species. -
Volume 2, Chapter 12-2: Terrestrial Insects: Hemimetabola
Glime, J. M. 2017. Terrestrial Insects: Hemimetabola – Collembola. Chapt. 12-2. In: Glime, J. M. Bryophyte Ecology. 12-2-1 Volume 2. Bryological Interaction. Ebook sponsored by Michigan Technological University and the International Association of Bryologists. Last updated 19 July 2020 and available at <http://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/bryophyte-ecology2/>. CHAPTER 12-2 TERRESTRIAL INSECTS: HEMIMETABOLA – COLLEMBOLA TABLE OF CONTENTS Meet the Collembola ........................................................................................................................................ 12-2-2 Moisture Needs ......................................................................................................................................... 12-2-3 Reproduction ............................................................................................................................................. 12-2-3 Dispersal ................................................................................................................................................... 12-2-4 Bryophytes as Habitat for Springtails .............................................................................................................. 12-2-5 Species and Abundance ............................................................................................................................ 12-2-6 Food ........................................................................................................................................................ 12-2-12 -
Vol. 8, N 1, 2018
UNIVERSITY OF PRISTINA-FACULTY OF SCIENCES KOSOVSKA MITROVICA-REPUBLIC OF SERBIA VOL. 8, No 1, 2018. _______________________________________________________________________ ISSN 1450-7226 (Print) ISSN 2560-3094 (Online) UNIVERSITY THOUGHT-PUBLICATION IN NATURAL SCIENCES Published by University of Pristina-Faculty of Sciences Kosovska Mitrovica-Republic of Serbia Aims and Scope The University Thought - Publication in Natural Sciences (Univ. thought, Publ. nat. sci.) is a scientific journal founded in 1994. by the University of Priština, and was published semi annually until 1998. Today, the University Thought - Publication in Natural Sciences is an international, peer reviewed, Open Access journal, published semi annually in the online and print version by the University of Priština, temporarily settled in Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia. The Journal publishes articles on all aspects of research in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Information technologies, Mathematics and Physics in the form of original papers, short communications and reviews (invited) by authors from the country and abroad. The University Thought - Publication in Natural Sciences serves as an interdisciplinary forum covering a wide range of topics for a truly international audience. Journal is endeavor of the University of Priština to acquaint the scientific world with its achievements and wish to affirm the intellectual potential and natural resources of own region. Our aim is to put forward attitude of principle that science is universal and we invite all scientists to cooperate wherever their scope of research may be. We are convinced that shall contribute to do victory of science over barriers of all kinds erected throughout the Balkans. Directors Rade B. Grbić and Nebojša V. Živić Editor in Chief Nebojša V.