Articles tagged with Taxonomies
Two new species of Amazonian fish have been discovered and described by Smithsonian researcher Murilo Pastana, one with vibrant red-orange fins and another that is technically a miniature fish. The species are at risk of extinction due to deforestation in the region where they inhabit.
Scientists have discovered six new species of frog in Mexico's forests, with one being the country's smallest, the 13mm-long Craugastor candelariensis. The newly discovered species are known as 'direct-developing' frogs, emerging from eggs as perfect miniature frogs.
Researchers have described two new species of hammerhead flatworms, Humbertium covidum and Diversibipalium mayottensis, found in France, Italy, and Mayotte. The species are small, iridescent, and potentially invasive, posing a threat to soil biodiversity.
Two new species of goby fish, Rhinogobius estrellae and Rhinogobius tandikan, have been discovered in Palawan, Philippines. The discovery expands the genus Rhinogobius' known range further south than previously seen.
A new study reveals the Maya had nearly 500 edible plants available to them, many of which are highly drought-resistant. This analysis debunks the assumption that drought led to the collapse of ancient Mayan civilization.
A recent study by Brazilian, Argentine, and US researchers has revealed 28 new species within the Aurelia genus of jellyfish. The identification was made possible through combining morphological data with four molecular markers derived from both mitochondrial and nuclear DNA.
Researchers describe a new modern-looking tardigrade fossil, Paradoryphoribius chronocaribbeus, found in Miocene Dominican amber. The study reveals unique foregut organization and contributes to the scant tardigrade fossil record, providing insight into the ancient superfamily Isohypsibioidea.
Three new species of freshwater goby fish have been identified in Japan and the Philippines, with distinct color patterns indicating separate lineages. The researchers believe that different color patterns play a crucial role in maintaining these separate lineages during courtship and mate selection.
A comprehensive taxonomic summary of all recognized species of crayfish worldwide has been created. The updated classification includes five families and 38 genera, and will impact various fields such as physiology, ecology, neurobiology, conservation, and evolution.