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Neurosymploca Kushaica
''Neurosymploca kushaica'' is a species in the family Zygaenidae. It is closely related to ''Neurosymploca dukeorum'', but not conspecific. Subspecies There is one known subspecies: *''Neurosymploca kushaica sani'' Axel Hofmann, 2017 Distribution ''Neurosymploca kushaica'' can be found on the Cape Peninsula and the neighboring hillsides. The subspecies ''sani'' is located in Cedarberg, including the Pakhuis Pass. Ecology Caterpillars can mostly be found on Maytenus oleoides and rarely on Cassine schinoides. Etymology The species is named after the discoverer's son Kusha Charles in memory of their first field trip together. The ''sani'' subspecies is named after the san people, of whom there are historical rock art In archaeology, rock art is human-made markings placed on natural surfaces, typically vertical stone surfaces. A high proportion of surviving historic and prehistoric rock art is found in caves or partly enclosed rock shelters; this type also ... paintings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Species
In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. Other ways of defining species include their karyotype, DNA sequence, morphology, behaviour or ecological niche. In addition, paleontologists use the concept of the chronospecies since fossil reproduction cannot be examined. The most recent rigorous estimate for the total number of species of eukaryotes is between 8 and 8.7 million. However, only about 14% of these had been described by 2011. All species (except viruses) are given a two-part name, a "binomial". The first part of a binomial is the genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specific name or the specific epithet (in botanical nomenclature, also sometimes i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
