List Of Specimens Research Articles

The fossil vertebrate primary type specimens in the collection of the University of Otago Department of Geology

ABSTRACT The 47 vertebrate type specimens held in the University of Otago Geology Department are catalogued in detail. A short history of the collection is followed by lists of the type specimens under the Classes Actinopterygii, Reptilia, Aves and Mammalia. A fish trace-fossil is included at the end of the Actinopterygii. Where appropriate, the name changes of the genus or species are given in chronological order. The specimens are briefly described, locality and geological age information is provided.

It’s time to celebrate! Linking genetic resources to the Mexican National Biological Collections custodied by the Institute of Biology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico

The Instituto de Biología of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (IBUNAM) celebrates 95 years as a leading institution on biodiversity research. Besides developing frontier research, training of human resources, and public science communication, IBUNAM houses 10 National Zoological Collections and the National Herbarium of Mexico (MEXU). The specimens deposited in these collections are the foundation of numerous biological studies, from which ample genetic resources have been generated. Here we present an initial effort to link the specimens deposited at the National Biological Collections housed at IBUNAM to their public genetic resources, using MEXU’s Collection of Types of Vascular Plants as proof of concept. First, a list of the type specimens was retrieved from IBdata, the web system for consulting the records of the biological collections housed at IBUNAM. Then, the interface Entrez Programming Utilities of GenBank was used to search for the available genetic resources associated with the type specimens. New fields were incorporated into IBdata to facilitate access to the identified genetic resources. Future initiatives should promote access to the public metadata (e.g., molecular, morphological) associated to specimens of the biological collections housed at IBUNAM.

Taxonomic Revision of the Petiolatum Clade of Elaphoglossum sect. Lepidoglossa (Dryopteridaceae)

This paper provides a monograph of the petiolatum clade of Elaphoglossum Schott ex J. Sm. sect. Lepidoglossa Christ (Dryopteridaceae). This group has been recovered as monophyletic in several molecular phylogenetic analyses. Morphologically, the petiolatum clade is recognized by laminae with resinous dots and flat and/or stellate scales, rhizome scales with acute to filiform-tortuous apices, scales on the proximal portion of the petiole with dark apices, and perines broadly folded, sparsely echinulate with spines less than 1 μm high, or (in E. petiolatum (Sw.) Urb.) with sparse irregular microstructures. Eight species are recognized as a part of the clade, all of them distributed in the American tropics from Mexico to Panama, and one species in the Greater Antilles. Most of the species occur between 1000 and 2500 m elevation in tropical, temperate, and pine-oak forests. Presented here are an identification key, a full synonymy, detailed descriptions, a list of specimens examined, an index to collectors’ names and collection numbers, images of the plants and their main structures, spore microphotographs, and distribution maps for all species. A new combination is made for E. schmitzii (Mett. ex Kuhn) Martínez-Bec. & A. Vasco, and lectotypes are designated for Acrostichum intermedium Fée, E. muelleri (E. Fourn.) C. Chr., E. potosianum Christ, E. pringlei (Davenp.) C. Chr., and E. schmitzii.

Species Suaeda Forssk. of the Aral-Balkhash region flora in the collections of the Herbarium (AA)

In the article a complete list of specimens of species of the genus Suaeda Forssk. ex J.F. Gmel. of the Aral-Balkhash region, stored in the herbarium fund of the Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction (Almaty, Kazakhstan) was provided. Suaeda species are divided into 5 sections (Schanginia C.A. Mey, Lachnostigma Iljin, Conosperma Iljin, Physophora Iljin, Heterosperma Iljin). The aim of the research was to critically study the specimens of species of the genus Suaeda of the Aral-Balkhash region, available in the Herbarium (AA) for further revision of the genus. This territory includes 5 floristic regions (14 — Aral Sea, 15 — Kyzylorda, 16 — Betpakdala, 17 — Muyunkum (Moiynkum) and 18 — Balkhash-Alakul.). During the screening of species of the genus within the study region, 240 herbarium specimens were reviewed, belonging to 15 species. A comparison of the representation of species in the collection fund of the Herbarium with the data of literary sources was carried out. Floristic areas have been identified in which, despite the availability of information about the presence of the studied species on their territory, there is no herbarium material. At the same time, floristic areas are noted in which the presence of certain species of Suaeda was not previously cited in literary sources, but they are present in the collections of the Herbarium. The degree of study of each region was determined for the further compilation of the current expedition route in order to replenish the herbarium fund. The paper presents a synopsis of the studied group of species with an information block of herbarium labels for each taxon. The features of the distribution of Suaeda species of the Aral-Balkhash region in 5 floristic regions with an indication of the number of specimens for each taxon are revealed.

Revision of Monstera (Araceae: Monsteroideae) of Central America

Monstera is the taxonomically least understood genus in the Araceae family in Mesoamerica. Identification is further complicated by drastic phenotypic changes from juvenile to adult stages and the precocious flowering of some species. The reliability of traditional taxonomic characters is uncertain, as they have been primarily studied in dry herbarium specimens, with their variability in natural populations and living plants remaining largely unknown. To enhance the taxonomy of Monstera, a comprehensive revision of Central America species was conducted. This involved: (1) an exhaustive literature review; (2) examining 4500 specimens from different herbaria, including most type specimens; (3) extensive fieldwork to document plant morphology at different developmental stages through photography and herbarium preparation; and (4) circumscribing species using the gathered data. This study recognizes 52 native species in Central America. Three species are newly described here M. coclensis, M. harrisoneorum, and M. ngabensis, and one is new record for Panama. For each species, detailed morphological descriptions, habitat information, phenology, conservation status, examined specimen lists, taxonomic and nomenclatural comments, and photographs of key morphological traits are provided.

Three new records of lythraceae in the flora of Bangladesh

In the course of studying the family Lythraceae of Bangladesh in 2023–2024, some specimens of the family were found to be different than those of any other species of this family reported so far from this country. After a critical examination, these specimens have been identified as Ammannia auriculata, Rotala ramosior, and Rotala malampuzhensis of the Lythraceae. These species are new to the flora of Bangladesh. A detailed taxonomic description, including data on ecology, distribution, and use, a list of representative specimens examined, and illustrations have been provided for each species. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 31(1): 15-24, 2024 (June)

Patfern of Morphological Diversity within <i>Aconitum heterophyllum</i> Wall. Ex Royle (Ranunculaceae) in India

Aconitum heterophyllum exhibits a wide range of inter and intra population variability throughout its natural range of distribution. Three distinct geographical and ecological groups have been recognised within the species which constitute 3 varieties. These are A. heterophyllurn var. heterophyllum, A. heterophyllum var. bracteatum and A. heterophyllum var. roylei. An exhaustive account of the morphologicd variation within the species and a diagnostic key to the varieties with an enumeration have been presented. Each species has been provided with correct name and citation, synonyms, type specimen, distribution, list of specimens examined and notes.

Authentic specimens of Juncaceae names stored in the Herbarium of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv

Background. The Herbarium of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (LW) is one of the oldest herbaria in Ukraine. It was established in 1783 by Prof. B. Schiwerek. At present, its holdings are estimated at 300,000 specimens, including about 2000 type ones. Scientific processing of herbarium collections, their digitization, and cataloging are in progress. In 2002, the Herbarium of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv was included in the State Register of Scientific Objects of Ukraine that have the national heritage status. The aim of this study was to compile a list of Juncaceae type specimens of the Herbarium LW. Material and Methods. In the Herbarium LW, specimens of Juncaceae were analyzed. The authentic specimens of other herbaria were studied on JSTOR Global Plants. Using SimpleMappr, we created a map of loci classici of the type specimens names housed in this herbarium. Acronyms of herbaria are given according to the Index Herbariorum. Results. In the Herbarium of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, we found authentic specimens of six names: Juncus bulbosus var. salinus Schur, Juncus czetzii Schur, Juncus kotschyi Boiss., Juncus lampocarpus var. viviparus Schur, Juncus transsilvanicus Schur, Luzula alpigena Schur. For each name, we provide: 1) nomenclatural citation, 2) information from the protologue, 3) the text of the herbarium label of the type specimen kept in the Herbarium LW, 4) herbarium specimen number, 5) notes. Most of the authentic specimens are kept in F. Schur’s nominative collection. Conclusions. Six authentic specimens of Juncaceae are kept in the Herbarium LW: one isolectotype and 5 syntypes. Collectors of type specimens are F. Schur and T. Kotschy. The geographic areas of the Juncaceae type collection include 2 countries: Romania and Iran. At present, all of these names belong to synonyms.

Annotated catalogue of acrodont lizard types in the collection of the Naturalis Biodiverstity Center (Squamata: Agamidae, Chamaeleonidae).

A list of acrodont lizard type specimens extant in the Naturalis collection is presented here for the first time. The collections combines original specimens of the former Rijksmuseum van Natuurlijke Historie, Leiden (RMNH) and the former Zologisch Museum Amsterdam (ZMA). Currently the Naturalis collection holds primary types of 25 agamid lizard species (11 holotypes, six lectotypes and syntypes for eight species, including types of two species where the type status is unclear) as well as numerous secondary types for 22 species (14 para- and eight paralectotype series). Type material present in the collection represents 29 currently valid agamid lizards taxa and three currently valid chameleon taxa.

Taxonomy Of Naticidae Guilding, 1834 (Mollusca: Gastropoda) Collection From Sarawak Natural History Museum

This study focused on the taxonomic study of the gastropod family Naticidae based on specimens at the Sarawak Natural History Museum. A total of 146 specimens were investigated. There are 6 species found in the boxes of the specimen’s collection which are Mammilla melanostoma (Gmelin,1791), Neverita didyma (Röding,1798), Paratectonatica tigrina (Röding,1798), Polinices albumen (Linnaeus,1758), Polinices mammilla (Linnaeus,1758) and Tanea lineata (Röding,1798). A list of specimens of each species is provided in this study. From all the available specimens in the museum, a dichotomous key is formed. It is hoped that this study serves as a basis for further work on gastropods especially the family Naticidae in Sarawak.

Taxonomic Reinstatement of the Endemic Chinese Species Iris thoroldii (Iridaceae) from I. potaninii and Reassessment of I. zhaoana.

Iris thoroldii is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow, blue, or purple flowers. The species is native to the Tibetan Plateau and adjacent areas. In the literature and databases, I. thoroldii has long been treated in synonymy with I. potaninii. Currently, yellow-flowered plants of I. thoroldii are considered I. potanii, and blue-flowered plants are considered I. zhaoana, a replacement name for I. potaninii var. ionantha. This study aimed to clarify the taxonomic identity of I. thoroldii. A critical examination of original material, herbarium specimens, images of living plants, and the literature has shown I. thoroldii to be different from I. potaninii in some previously neglected macromorphological traits and to be conspecific with I. zhaoana. Thus, I. thoroldii is removed here from the synonymy of I. potaninii and accepted as a distinct species. This is endemic to China (central Gansu, Qinghai, and northwestern Sichuan provinces, and also Xinjiang Uygur and Tibet autonomous regions) and reaches the highest elevations compared with all other species in the genus Iris s.l. A revised taxonomy of I. thoroldii is provided, and two color forms, often co-occurring, are accepted: the autonymic yellow-flowered form (including a new synonym I. tigridia var. flavescens for which a lectotype was designated) and a form with blue or purple colors is proposed here, I. thoroldii f. ionantha. In addition, images of type specimens and detailed photographs of living plants for easy identification, along with the list of specimens of I. thoroldii that were examined, and also, comments on its distribution and habitats are provided.

The Sydney Basin in the Triassic—a review of the geology, flora and fauna, and ecosystems. The Narrabeen Group

The aim of this report is to provide a framework within which future earth science researchers of the Sydney Basin in the Triassic Period can work to rapidly access information relevant to their particular field of study. Information on the geology, flora and fauna and ecosystems has been extracted and summarized from an extensive range of papers published from the late 1800s to present day. In many cases the taxonomic classification of specimens has changed over the years as more data has come to light. The history of these changes has been noted. This information is backed by specimen lists and illustrated by images of selected specimens sourced from the extensive palaeontological collection of the Australian Museum, augmented by additional images from the collection of the Geological Survey of New South Wales. The major Triassic geological structures of the Sydney Basin are the Narrabeen Group, the Hawkesbury Sandstone and the Wianamatta Group. This report provides a consolidated review of data presently available for the Narrabeen Group. Future reports will cover the Hawkesbury Sandstone and the Wianamatta Group in a similar manner.

Three new records of Lauraceae for Bangladesh

During the floristic explorations conducted in 2022–2023 in different forest areas of the northeast region of Bangladesh, some specimens of the family Lauraceae were collected. Following critical examination, these specimens have been identified as belonging to the species Litsea kurzii, Litsea stocksii, and Litsea variabilis of the family Lauraceae. These species are new to the flora of Bangladesh. A detailed taxonomic description, including data on ecology, distribution, and use, a list of representative specimens examined, and photographs of each of these species have been provided. Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 30(1): 89–97, 2023 (June)

Taxonomic Studies on Malagasy Dalbergia (Fabaceae). IV. A New Species from Central and Southern Madagascar and a Narrowed Circumscription for D. emirnensis

Dalbergia emirnensis Benth. was previously treated as comprising two entities, the typical variety from the Central Highlands of Madagascar and D. emirnensis var. decaryi Bosser & R. Rabev. from the southern part of the country at lower altitudes. Additional collections and analyses demonstrate that, as currently delimited, these taxa exhibit considerable, discontinuous variability in morphology, habitat, and distribution, a finding supported by a recent phylogenomic study. We show that the material previously included in the typical variety of D. emirnensis represents two morphologically and geographically distinct entities, one that occurs only in the Central Highlands of Madagascar and includes the type specimen, and another that is morphologically and genetically more akin to D. emirnensis var. decaryi, found in the Southern Highlands of Madagascar. We describe the latter as a new species, D. nemoralis Rakoton., Phillipson & Crameri, in which we include D. emirnensis var. decaryi, recognizing it as a distinct subspecies. We also show that D. campenonii Drake should be treated as a synonym of D. emirnensis. Each of the accepted taxa is provided with a full description, a comprehensive listing of specimens examined, details of its geographic distribution and habitat, and a provisional risk of extinction assessment using the IUCN Red List categories and criteria; a line drawing is also provided for D. nemoralis subsp. nemoralis.

Herbarium of the Institute for Biological Problems of Cryolithozone (SASY): Plant type specimens

This article presents an annotated list of plant type specimens stored in the Herbarium of the IBPC SB RAS (SASY), which is one of the largest in northeast Russia. The Herbarium fund is represented by five departments (vascular plants, mosses, lichens, aphylophore fungi, and algae), where about 95000 herbarium samples are stored exluding algae tests. The Herbarium has a collection of plants from Western and Eastern Siberia, the Far East, and some central regions of Russia. The exchange fund contains more than 3000 species of plants. Typical samples stored in Herbaria are of a particular value. In total, 14 species and 2 subspecies of liverworts, mosses, and vascular plants from 11 families were isolated from the main collection of the SASY Herbarium, which are represented by 14 types, 16 isotypes, 14 paratypes, and 5 epitypes (Frullania ignatovii Sofronova, Mamontov et Potemkin, Barbula jacutica Ignatova, Grimmia jacutica Ignatova, Bednarek-Ochyra, Afonina, J. Muñoz, Aconogonon amgense (V. Mich. et V. Perf.) Tzvel., Androsace gorodkovii Ovcz. et Karav., Anoplocaryum elenae Volot., Artemisia karavajevii Leonova, Astragalus zhiganicus L. Kuzn., and Castilleja galaсtionovae E.G. Nikolin, Castilleja rubra (Drob.) Rebr. var. multicaulis E.G. Nikolin, Castilleja tenella Rebr., Oxytropis scheludjakovae Karav. et Jurtzev, Rosa acicularis Lindl. subsp. melanocarpa L. Kuzn., Sorbocotoneaster pozdnjakovii Pojark. var. cotoneaster L. Kuzn. et Volot., S. pozdnjakovii Pojark. var. sorbus L. Kuzn. et Volot., Salix x zhataica Efimova, Shurduk & Ahti). Plants, the types of which are stored in SASY, represent the indigenous flora of Yakutia and are found quite rarely in this territory; eight of these species are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), and 11 species are endemic. For each sample, a quote of the original label is indicated, and a brief ecology, distribution, and rarity category is given. The originality of the publication of each standard sample is indicated by the images of digitized herbarium sheets and their labels.

Cheirostylis yunnanensis var. gloriae, an interesting new caterpillar orchid from Hong Kong, China

AbstractA new variety of Yunnan caterpillar orchid, Cheirostylis yunnanensis var. gloriae, is described from Hong Kong. This variety differs from the typical variety, which also occurs locally, in details of the epichile, petals, column, and pollinarium. Additionally, the two varieties show spatial separation without evidence of sympatry at the site level within the small land area of Hong Kong. A detailed diagnosis, full description, list of specimens examined, conservation assessment, and notes on phenology, etymology, and habitat are provided. The new variety is named after Mrs. Gloria Barretto, an eminent expert of Hong Kong orchids, and it is assessed as Critically Endangered following IUCN guidelines. After a detailed review of all available literature, it is also revealed that prior records of C. liukiuensis in Hong Kong probably pertain to C. jamesleungii. Notes are provided to clarify the distinction between these two taxa, and a key to all members of this genus now confirmed in Hong Kong is presented together with color plates to aid identification.

Type specimens of non-passerines in Naturalis Biodiversity Center (Animalia, Aves).

The non-passerine type specimens in Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden are listed as an update to Van den Hoek Ostende et al. (1997) 'Type-specimens of birds in the National Museum of Natural History, Leiden, Part 1. Non-Passerines' and Roselaar and Prins (2000) 'List of type specimens of birds in the Zoological Museum of the University of Amsterdam (ZMA), including taxa described by ZMA staff but without types in the ZMA'. All new names published by Temminck and Schlegel are listed, even when types are not in Naturalis but in other collections. We have added 380 new names and deleted 13 names originally listed in Van den Hoek Ostende et al. (1997).

1058. Bethencourtia palmensis (C.Sm.) Choisy, Jean IV de Béthencourt, and the genus Bethencourtia Choisy: Compositae, Senecioneae

SummaryBethencourtia Choisy (Compositae, Senecioneae) has three species and is dedicated to Jean IV de Béthencourt (1362—ca.1425/1426), who led the first successful military European expedition to conquer the Canary Islands. The botanical history of this Canary Island genus is reviewed, and its nomenclature is revisited. The generitype, Senecio palmensis C.Sm. = B. palmensis (C.Sm.) Choisy, is illustrated (t. 1058). The names S. palmensis and S. hermosae Pit. are lectotypified. Phylogenetic relationships, conservation status, systematics, phytochemistry, and ecogeographical patterns are discussed. A list of the herbarium specimens which have been studied is given.

Mussurana bicolor (Peracca, 1904) (Squamata, Colubridae): additional country records and first list of voucher specimens from Bolivia

We present country records and a list of voucher specimens for Mussurana bicolor (Peracca, 1904) (Serpentes, Colubridae) from Bolivia. There is scarce information on museum specimens and locality data from Bolivia for this species in the scientific literature. Additionally, we discuss two newly collected specimens from the Llanos de Moxos, a floodplain in the Beni Department. This account contributes to the knowledge of the northwestern distributional status of M. bicolor and summarizes available data for Bolivia.

New records and nomenclatural novelties for three species of Agrostis (Poaceae, Pooideae, Poeae) from Central and South America and assessment on their conservation status

This paper reports seven new records of Agrostis in Central and South America: A. boyacensis in Bolivia, Peru and Venezuela; A. lenis in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela; and A. mertensii in Costa Rica. The lectotype of Agrostis williamsii is herein designated. This contribution includes synonymy, iconography, geographic distribution and habitat, phenology, conservation status according to IUCN categories of threat, uses, and a list of additional specimens examined.