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Miniopterus Aelleni
''Miniopterus aelleni'' is a bat in the genus ''Miniopterus'' that occurs on Anjouan in the Comoros and in northern and western Madagascar. It is a small brown bat; its forearm length is . The long tragus (a projection in the outer ear) has a broad base and a blunt or rounded tip. The uropatagium (tail membrane) is sparsely haired. The palate is flat, and there are distinct diastemata (gaps) between the upper canines and premolars. Populations of this species have historically been included in ''Miniopterus manavi'', but evidence published in 2008 and 2009 indicates that ''M. manavi'' is a complex of five separate species, including the newly described ''M. aelleni''. ''M. aelleni'' has been found in forests and caves in karstic areas. Its distribution overlaps that of '' M. griveaudi'', also formerly included in ''M. manavi''. Taxonomy In a 1995 contribution to '' Faune de Madagascar'' on Malagasy bats, Randolph Peterson and colleagues listed four specie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven M
Stephen or Steven is a common English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( grc-gre, Στέφανος ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or "protomartyr") of the Christian Church. In English, Stephen is most commonly pronounced as ' (). The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. The spelling as Stephen can also be pronounced which is from the Greek original version, Stephanos. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie. Many surnames are derived from the first name, including Stephens, Stevens, Stephenson, and Stevenson, all of which mean "Stephen's (son)". In modern times the name has sometimes been given with intentionally non-standard spelling, such as Stevan or Stevon. A common variant of the name used in English is Stephan ; related names that have found some curr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitochondrial DNA
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA or mDNA) is the DNA located in mitochondria, cellular organelles within eukaryotic cells that convert chemical energy from food into a form that cells can use, such as adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Mitochondrial DNA is only a small portion of the DNA in a eukaryotic cell; most of the DNA can be found in the cell nucleus and, in plants and algae, also in plastids such as chloroplasts. Human mitochondrial DNA was the first significant part of the human genome to be sequenced. This sequencing revealed that the human mtDNA includes 16,569 base pairs and encodes 13 proteins. Since animal mtDNA evolves faster than nuclear genetic markers, it represents a mainstay of phylogenetics and evolutionary biology. It also permits an examination of the relatedness of populations, and so has become important in anthropology and biogeography. Origin Nuclear and mitochondrial DNA are thought to be of separate evolutionary origin, with the mtDNA being derived ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clade
A clade (), also known as a monophyletic group or natural group, is a group of organisms that are monophyletic – that is, composed of a common ancestor and all its lineal descendants – on a phylogenetic tree. Rather than the English term, the equivalent Latin term ''cladus'' (plural ''cladi'') is often used in taxonomical literature. The common ancestor may be an individual, a population, or a species (extinct or extant). Clades are nested, one in another, as each branch in turn splits into smaller branches. These splits reflect evolutionary history as populations diverged and evolved independently. Clades are termed monophyletic (Greek: "one clan") groups. Over the last few decades, the cladistic approach has revolutionized biological classification and revealed surprising evolutionary relationships among organisms. Increasingly, taxonomists try to avoid naming taxa that are not clades; that is, taxa that are not monophyletic. Some of the relationships between organisms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miniopterus Mahafaliensis
''Miniopterus mahafaliensis'' is a bat in the genus ''Miniopterus'' that occurs in southwestern Madagascar. Populations of this species have historically been included in ''Miniopterus manavi'', but molecular data published in 2008 and 2009 indicate that this supposed species in fact consists of five separate species, including the newly described ''M. mahafaliensis''. The species has been found in dry, spiny, and gallery forest, as well as more open habitats, in southwestern Madagascar. ''Miniopterus mahafaliensis'' is a small, brown ''Miniopterus''; its forearm length is 35 to 40 mm (1.4 to 1.6 in). The hairs of the underparts have gray tips. The tragus (a projection in the outer ear) is thick and blunt-tipped. The uropatagium (tail membrane) is well-furred and the palate is concave. Taxonomy During the 2000s, molecular studies have revealed that the widely distributed African, Eurasian, and Australian genus ''Miniopterus'' is much more species-rich than prev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miniopterus Brachytragos
''Miniopterus brachytragos'' is a bat in the genus ''Miniopterus'' that occurs in northern and western Madagascar. Populations of this species have historically been included in ''Miniopterus manavi'', but molecular data published in 2008 and 2009 indicate this supposed species in fact consists of five separate species, including the newly described ''M. brachytragos''. Up to four species of this group may occur in the same place. ''M. brachytragos'' has been found in dry and wet forests from sea level to altitude. ''Miniopterus brachytragos'' is a small, brown ''Miniopterus''; its forearm length is . The hairs of the underparts have buff tips. The short tragus (a projection in the outer ear) is an important distinguishing feature. The uropatagium (tail membrane) is well-furred and the palate is concave. Taxonomy During the 2000s, molecular studies have revealed that the widely distributed African, Eurasian, and Australian genus ''Miniopterus'' is much more species-r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ankarana
Ankarana Special Reserve in northern Madagascar was created in 1956. It is a small, partially vegetated plateau composed of 150-million-year-old middle Jurassic limestone. With an average annual rainfall of about , the underlying rocks have been eroded to produce caves and feed subterranean rivers—a karst topography. The rugged relief and the dense vegetation have helped protect the region from human intrusion. The southern entrance of the park is in Mahamasina on the Route nationale 6 some 108 km south-west of Antsiranana and north-east of Ambilobe. Geology The plateau slopes gently to the east, but on the west it ends abruptly in the "Wall of Ankarana", a sheer cliff that extends north to south, and rises up to . To the south, the limestone mass breaks up into separate spires known as ''tower karst''. In the center of the plateau, seismic activity and eons of rainfall have eroded the limestone, forming deep gorges and ribbons of flowstone. In places where the calcific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montagne D'Ambre
Montagne d'Ambre National Park is a national park in the Diana Region of northern Madagascar. The park is known for its endemic flora and fauna, water falls and crater lakes. It is north of the capital, Antananarivo and is one of the most biologically diverse places in all of Madagascar with seventy-five species of birds, twenty-five species of mammals, and fifty-nine species of reptiles known to inhabit the park. Geography The park covers an area of on an isolated volcanic massif, of mostly basaltic rock, above the surrounding dry region. Attractions include spectacular waterfalls and several crater lakes. There are numerous rivers and streams and the park is a water catchment area for the town of Antsiranana, which is surrounded by dry, sparse forests and semi-desert with succulent plants. Annual rainfall in the park is compared with around the town. The area is named after the deposits of copal, a soft form of amber. Amber is one of the most accessible parks in northern M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natural History Museum Of Geneva
The Natural History Museum of Geneva (in French: ') is a natural history museum in Geneva, Switzerland. Louis Jurine’s collections of Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera and Hemiptera are held by the museum. Other displays include a collection of intricate glass models of invertebrates by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka and a living specimen of a two headed tortoise named Janus. The tortoise is considered the mascot of the museum and is one of their main attractions. Notable people who worked for the museum *Aloïs Humbert, naturalist and paleontologist, curator since 1852 *Auguste Louis Brot, malacologist, curator and researcher (1855-1896) * Emil Frey-Gessner, entomologist, conservator of the entomological collections from 1872 *Émile Dottrens, scientific assistant for zoology *François Jules Pictet de la Rive, curator of paleontological collections *Henri Louis Frédéric de Saussure, member of the managing committee *Jules Favre, curator (1915-1952) * Perceval de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villy Aellen
Villy may refer to the following places: *in France: **Villy, Ardennes, in the Ardennes ''département'' **Villy, Yonne, in the Yonne ''département'' **Villy Bocage, in the Calvados ''département'' **Villy-en-Auxois, in the Côte-d'Or ''département'' **Villy-en-Trodes, in the Aube ''département'' **Villy-le-Bois, in the Aube ''département'' **Villy-le-Bouveret, in the Haute-Savoie ''département'' **Villy-le-Maréchal, in the Aube ''département'' **Villy-le-Moutier, in the Côte-d'Or ''département'' **Villy-le-Pelloux, in the Haute-Savoie ''département'' **Villy lez Falaise, in the Calvados ''département'' **Villy-sur-Yères, in the Seine-Maritime ''département'' * Villy, Burkina Faso, a town in central Burkina Faso See also *Billy (other) *Willy (other) Willy is a masculine given name or nickname. Willy or Willie may also refer to: Music * ''Willie – Before His Time'', a 1977 album by country singer Willie Nelson * "Willy", a song by Joni M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Specific Name (zoology)
In zoological nomenclature, the specific name (also specific epithet or species epithet) is the second part (the second name) within the scientific name of a species (a binomen). The first part of the name of a species is the name of the genus or the generic name. The rules and regulations governing the giving of a new species name are explained in the article species description. For example, the scientific name for humans is ''Homo sapiens'', which is the species name, consisting of two names: ''Homo'' is the " generic name" (the name of the genus) and ''sapiens'' is the "specific name". Historically, ''specific name'' referred to the combination of what are now called the generic and specific names. Carl Linnaeus, who formalized binomial nomenclature, made explicit distinctions between specific, generic, and trivial names. The generic name was that of the genus, the first in the binomial, the trivial name was the second name in the binomial, and the specific the proper term for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grande Comore
Grande Comore () is an island in Comoros off the coast of Africa. It is the largest island in the Comoros nation. Most of its population is of the Comorian ethnic group. Its population is about 316,600. The island's capital is Moroni, Comoros, Moroni, which is also the national capital. The island is made up of two shield volcanoes, with Mount Karthala being the country's highest point at above sea level. According to the 2009 revision of the constitution of 2002, it is governed by an elected Governor, as are the other islands, with the federal government being much reduced in power. The name Ngazidja is sometimes seen in the now nonstandard form Njazidja. History For several centuries, List of sultans on the Comoros, Grande Comore was divided into a number of sultanates, including Sultanate of Bambao, Bambao, Itsandra, Mitsamihuli, Mbajini, Hambuu, Washili, Hamahame, Mbwankuu, Mbude and Domba. The sultans were also known as ''mfaume''. In 1886, the ruler of Anjouan, Sultan Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subspecies
In biological classification, subspecies is a rank below species, used for populations that live in different areas and vary in size, shape, or other physical characteristics (morphology), but that can successfully interbreed. Not all species have subspecies, but for those that do there must be at least two. Subspecies is abbreviated subsp. or ssp. and the singular and plural forms are the same ("the subspecies is" or "the subspecies are"). In zoology, under the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, the subspecies is the only taxonomic rank below that of species that can receive a name. In botany and mycology, under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, other infraspecific ranks, such as variety, may be named. In bacteriology and virology, under standard bacterial nomenclature and virus nomenclature, there are recommendations but not strict requirements for recognizing other important infraspecific ranks. A taxonomist decides whether ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
