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Roberto Donoso-Barros
Roberto Donoso-Barros (October 5, 1921 – August 2, 1975) was a Chilean botanist, naturalist, and herpetologist. Early life and education Donoso-Barros was born in Santiago, Chile. He attended the University of Chile in Santiago, earning his M.D. from the school in 1947. Career Donoso-Barros joined the faculty of the University of Chile in 1954. In 1965, he became a professor at the University of Concepción. He also worked at the Universidad de Oriente in Venezuela, and at the Smithsonian Institution in the United States. Donoso-Barros was a prolific herpetological authority in Chile. In 1966, he published ''Reptiles de Chile'' which collected and reported on all lizard species described to date in Chile. Species described by Donoso-Barros include: * '' Garthia penai'' (Donoso-Barros, 1966) * ''Liolaemus brattstroemi'' Donoso-Barros, 1961 – synonym of '' Liolaemus pictus'' * ''Liolaemus ceii'' Donoso-Barros, 1971 – synonym of '' Liolaemus kriegi'' * '' Liolaemus co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile as well as one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is the center of Chile's most densely populated region, the Santiago Metropolitan Region, whose total population is 8 million which is nearly 40% of the country's population, of which more than 6 million live in the city's continuous urban area. The city is entirely in the country's central valley. Most of the city lies between above mean sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has been the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city has a downtown core of 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side-streets, dotted by art deco, neo-gothic, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is shaped by several stand-alone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, lined by parks such as Parque Forestal and Balmaceda Park. The Andes Mountains can be seen from most points ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liolaemus Sarmientoi
''Liolaemus sarmientoi'' is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is considered a medium sized example of the family, with an average snout–vent length of 76 to 77 mm, with males usually larger than females. Etymology The lizard was first described by Chilean herpetologist Roberto Donoso-Barros in 1973. The species was initially categorized as a subspecies of ''Liolaemus archeforus'', another Patagonian species described by Donoso-Barros and Cei in 1971, but was elevated to a distinct species after further study by Cei and Scolaro in 1996. The specific name ''sarmientoi'' comes from the Spanish explorer Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa, known for his early transit through the Strait of Magellan, which runs near the habitat of the species' population. Geographic range and habitat ''L. sarmientoi'' is considered one of the southernmost lizard species in the world, being endemic to the southern region of Chile and Argentina known as Patagonia. The species is saxicolous, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaco Tortoise
The Chaco tortoise (''Chelonoidis chilensis''), also known commonly as the Argentine tortoise, the Patagonian tortoise, or the southern wood tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to South America. Geographic range The Chaco tortoise is mainly found in Argentina, but also in Bolivia and Paraguay, mainly within the Chaco and Monte ecoregions. Its distribution is mainly limited by temperature-related variables, and precipitation in the reproductive period. Taxonomy The scientific name for this species, ''Chelonoidis chilensis'', is misleading because it is not native to Chile. It occurs mainly in Argentina, Bolivia and neighboring Paraguay. When the species was first described by Gray in 1870, he mistakenly thought that Mendoza was in Chile instead of Argentina ( the city was transfer in 1776), thus the misnomer. Sclater corrected Gray's mistake in the same year. However, the rules of nomenclature give precedence to the name ''chile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atenea Award
The Atena Award ( es, Premio Atenea, links=no) is an honor given by the journal ''Atenea'', published by the University of Concepción, Chile. The award was given for the first time in 1929, granted annually to the most outstanding book of the year in the literary or scientific field. The Atenea was discontinued from 1967 to 1994, to be delivered again in 1994 and 1997. Re-launched in 2006, it now alternately rewards literary works and scientific books. Recipients References {{Reflist, 30em External links Atenea Award at the University of Concepción 1929 establishments in Chile Awards established in 1929 Chilean literary awards Chilean science and technology awards University of Concepción ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family (taxonomy), family. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus. :E.g. ''Panthera leo'' (lion) and ''Panthera onca'' (jaguar) are two species within the genus ''Panthera''. ''Panthera'' is a genus within the family Felidae. The composition of a genus is determined by taxonomy (biology), taxonomists. The standards for genus classification are not strictly codified, so different authorities often produce different classifications for genera. There are some general practices used, however, including the idea that a newly defined genus should fulfill these three criteria to be descriptively useful: # monophyly – all descendants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binomial Nomenclature
In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming system"), also called nomenclature ("two-name naming system") or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use Latin grammatical forms, although they can be based on words from other languages. Such a name is called a binomial name (which may be shortened to just "binomial"), a binomen, name or a scientific name; more informally it is also historically called a Latin name. The first part of the name – the '' generic name'' – identifies the genus to which the species belongs, whereas the second part – the specific name or specific epithet – distinguishes the species within the genus. For example, modern humans belong to the genus ''Homo'' and within this genus to the species ''Homo sapiens''. ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' is likely the most widely known binomial. The ''formal'' introduction of this system of naming species is credit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nota Bene
(, or ; plural form ) is a Latin phrase meaning "note well". It is often abbreviated as NB, n.b., or with the ligature and first appeared in English writing . In Modern English, it is used, particularly in legal papers, to draw the attention of the reader to a certain (side) aspect or detail of the subject being addressed. While ''NB'' is also often used in academic writing, ''note'' is a common substitute. The markings used to draw readers' attention in medieval manuscripts are also called marks. The common medieval markings do not, however, include the abbreviation ''NB''. The usual medieval equivalents are anagrams from the four letters in the word , the abbreviation DM from ("worth remembering"), or a symbol of a little hand (☞), called a manicule or index, with the index finger pointing towards the beginning of the significant passage.Raymond Clemens and Timothy Graham, Introduction to Manuscript Studies (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2007), p. 44. Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pristidactylus Valeriae
''Pristidactylus valeriae'' is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to Chile and particularly to the Chilean matorral. Etymology The specific name, ''valeriae'', is in honor of Donoso-Barros' fourth daughter, Valeria.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Pristidactylus valeriae'', p. 271). Habitat The preferred natural habitats of ''P. vaeriae'' are forest and shrubland at altitudes of . Reproduction ''P. valeriae'' is oviparous Oviparous animals are animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive method of most fish, amphibians, most reptiles, and all pterosaurs, dinosaurs (including birds), and .... Sources *Hogan, C. Michael, & World Wildlife Fund (2013)Chilean matorral. ed. M.McGinley. Encyclopedia of Earth. National Council for Science and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pristidactylus Alvaroi
''Pristidactylus alvaroi'' is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to the Chilean Matorral ecoregion within Chile. Etymology The specific name, ''alvaroi'', is in honor of Álvaro Donoso-Barros, the son of herpetologist Roberto Donoso-Barros, who first described the species in 1975.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Pristidactylus alvaroi'', p. 7). Habitat The preferred natural habitat of ''P. alvaroi'' is forest, at altitudes of . Reproduction ''P. alvaroi'' is oviparous Oviparous animals are animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive method of most fish, amphibians, most reptiles, and all pterosaurs, dinosaurs (including birds), and .... References Sources *Hogan, C. Michael, & World Wildlife Fund (2013)''Chilean Matorral''. Ed. Mark Mc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alsodes Vanzolinii
''Alsodes vanzolinii'' is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae. Geographic range ''A. vanzolinii'' is endemic to the western slopes of the Nahuelbuta Range, Arauco Province, Chile. Habitat The natural habitats of ''A. vanzolinii'' are temperate forests and rivers. Conservation status ''A. vanzolinii'' is threatened by habitat loss. Alsodes vanzolinii is one of the 18 Alsodes species, 16 of which are present in Chile. Currently, they are considered a critically endangered species by the IUCN (2010) and one of the most threatened Chilean anuran species due to the habitat destruction and expanding exotic tree plantations. It is necessary to increase survey efforts of new populations and how plantation managements, like herbicides and fertilisers are affecting them. Etymology The specific name ''vanzolinii'' honors Paulo Vanzolini, a Brazilian herpetologist Herpetology (from Greek ἑρπετόν ''herpetón'', meaning "reptile" or "creeping animal") is the branch o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bachia Marcelae
''Bachia marcelae'' is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is endemic to Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in th .... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q85744785 Bachia Reptiles of Venezuela Endemic fauna of Venezuela Reptiles described in 1968 Taxa named by Roberto Donoso-Barros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
