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microsatellite DNA analysis. By applying several population genetic
programs, we determined at least three main groups of D. adspersus,
which turned out as genetically unified with only slight gene flow
between the western and southeastern group, while the third group
appeared as completely isolated population. On the other hand, gene flow
was detected among several subpopulations within each group, e. g. Red
Lake population and other nearby subpopulations in the western group.
Taking into account spatial distribution of D. adspersus and known facts
about hydrological network of Imotsko polje, the observed genetic
outcome can only be explained by subterranean communication between
geographically separated populations of D. adspersus. According to our
knowledge, this is the first proven evidence of subterranean migration of
surface fishes. http://www.icsb2010.net/
PAN (Y.), HOU (Z.) & LI (S. Q.), 2010. Description of a
new Macrobrachium species (Crustacea: Decapoda:
Caridea: Palaemonidae) from a cave in Guangxi, with a
synopsis of the stygobiotic Decapoda in China. Journal of
Cave and Karst Studies 72(2, August):86-93. DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.4311/jcks2009lsc0087. ABS:
Macrobrachium elegantum is a new species of stygobiotic shrimp
discovered in Guangxi, China. The new species is characterized by a
transparent body and degenerated eyes and is morphologically similar to
M. lingyunense. This is an addition to the list of fifteen stygobiotic shrimp
previously known from throughout the karst of China.
PANITVONG (N.), SUMONTHA (M.), KONLEK (K.) &
KUNYA (K.), 2010. Gekko lauhachindai sp. nov., a new
cave-dwelling gecko (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from central
Thailand. Zootaxa 2671(November 9):40-52, 7 pl., 36 réf.
ABS: A new species, Gekko lauhachindai sp. nov. is described from
Saraburi Province in central Thailand. It is a member of the mid-sized
Gekko petricolus group and within this group it is probably most closely
related to G. grossmanni Günther, 1994, G. scientiadventura Rösler & al.,
2005, G. russelltraini Ngo & al., 2009, and G. takouensis Ngo & Gamble,
2010 with which it shares a similar dorsal pattern. The new species is
distinguished from its congeners by its moderate size (SVL at least to 98
mm) and slender body, rostral participation in the nostril border,
precloacal pores 12-14, femoral pores absent, dorsal tubercle rows 14,
snout less than 1.5 times eye diameter, presence of "I" shaped rostral
groove, interorbital scale rows 36-40, digit I and IV of pes with 13 and
13-15 enlarged subdigital scansors, respectively, and dorsal pattern of
large bright spots dorsally that may be expanded to 5-6 whitish narrow
cross bars intersected by a bright mid-dorsal dotted line from nape to
sacrum. The new species is one of many recently described Southeast
Asian geckos that appear to be restricted to limestone caves. It is the
seventh species of Gekko known from Thailand and the third Gekko
occurring in sympatry in the karst forests of Chalermphrakiat District,
Saraburi Province, central Thailand. KW: Gekko lauhachindai,
Gekkonidae, Thailand, description, Gekko petricolus, limestone.
http://www.mapress.com/zootaxa/list/2010/2671.html
PAOLETTI (M. G.), BEGGIO (M.), DREON (A. L.),
PAMIO (A.), GOMIERO (T.), BRILLI (M.),
TONIELLO (V.), CONCINA (G.), DORIGO (L.),
CONCHERI (G.), SQUARTINI (A.) & ENGEL (A. S.),
2010. A newly discovered cave foodweb: the Cansiliella
story:105. In: 20 th International Conference on
Subterranean Biology, Postojna, Slovenia, 29 August-3
September 2010, ICSB 2010 Abstract Book, edited by:
Ajda MOŠKRIČ and Peter TRONTELJ, ISBN 978-961-
269-286-5. ABS: Cansiliella is a troglobitic beetle of the Bathysciinae
(now Leptodirinae), endemic in a few hydrologically active carbonate
caves of the Prealps in the regions Veneto and Friuli in northeastern Italy.
It has a modified feeding apparatus with hoeshaped mandibles, spoonshaped
galeas, and the third article of labial palps small and bearing short
sensillae. This beetle is not attracted by conventional baits such as meat,
cheese, carrion or excrements as the majority of Leptodirinae. It has been
mostly observed deambulating under a thin layer of percolating water on
walls covered by moonmilk (a carbonate speleothem of marzipan-like
consistency). We have studied Cansiliella's behavior and its foodweb in
Bus de la Foos cave for three years. It spends most of its time underwater
on moonmilk formations; self-cleaning behavior also takes a considerable
amount of time and is possibly associated to feeding. The beetle is also
feeding directly underwater on the moonmilk surface. Bacteria from the
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water, the moonmilk, the gut of the beetle, and from its body surface have
been identified. Carbon and Nitrogen isotope analyses and other nutrient
profiles suggested that the nutrition of the beetles could be, for the most,
composed of hindgut-borne heterotrophic bacteria subsisting on dissolved
organic carbon and dissolved inorganic nitrogen. Additional intakes of
nutrients can be related to the browsing of matter from the moonmilk
surface and from the self-preening activities. http://www.icsb2010.net/
PAPÁČ (V.), 2010. Collembolan communities (Hexapoda,
Collembola) in karst and basalt caves of central Slovakia
(Western Carpathians):140-141, poster presentation. In:
20 th International Conference on Subterranean Biology,
Postojna, Slovenia, 29 August-3 September 2010, ICSB
2010 Abstract Book, edited by: Ajda MOŠKRIČ and Peter
TRONTELJ, ISBN 978-961-269-286-5. ABS: Distribution
pattern of cave springtails within three geomorphological units in central
Slovakia were investigated during the period 2005-2009: karst caves of
the Muranska planina Plateau (MP) and Drienčansky Karst Region (DK),
and nonkarstic basalt caves in Cerova vrchovina Highland (CH). The
study provides the first data on Collembola of volcanic caves in the
Western Carpathians. More than 50 caves were examined and springtails
were the predominating group of cavernicolous invertebrates. In total 88
species of Collembola were identified. The most diverse communities
were detected in 31 monitored caves of the MP (64 species), followed by
15 caves of the DK (45 species) and 7 caves of the CH (21 species).
Seven species are common in caves in all three studied units. Nine
obligate cave species (troglobites) occurred limited to karst caves of MP
(7 troglobites) and DK (4 troglobites). Other 13 taxa (e. g. Mesogastrura
ojcoviensis, Pygmarrhopalites pygmaeus, P. bifidus, Oncopodura
reyersdorfensis) were closely associated with cave environment. Four
obligate cave species are new to science (Pseudosinella sp. 1, sp. 2, sp. 3
and Megalothorax sp. 1), probably endemic species of the Western
Carpathians. Pseudosinella sp. 1 is known only from 5 caves of central
MP exhibiting obvious troglobiomorphisms (e. g. extremely elongated
claws). Megalothorax sp. 1 is known only from one cave in marginal part
of MP. Pronounced morphological adaptations are missing in
Pseudosinella sp. 2 and 3 recorded in 2 caves of DK. Two psychrophilous
species new to science were discovered in entrance parts of abysses in
MP: Plutomurus sp. and Supraphorura sp. In the contrary, subterranean
environment of CH supports diverse cave communities with absence of
troglobites. Crevice basalt caves of this volcanic area are rather densely
inhabited by troglophilous species such as Heteromurus nitidus,
Protaphorura armata and Pseudosinella thibaudi. Moreover,
Pygmarrhopalites pseudoappendices occurred in these caves representing
eutroglophilous species occurring in Central Europe in: (1) mountains
where it inhabits epigean habitats, and in (2) lower altitudes as cavedweller.
Other Collembola recorded in caves under study may be
classified as epigean or edaphic, common in surface habitats and
occasionally colonizing cave entrances. http://www.icsb2010.net/
PAPI (F.), PIPAN (T.) & CULVER (D. C.), 2010.
Ecological studies of an epikarst community in Alpine
cave Snežna jama na planini Arto: preliminary results:30.
In: 20 th International Conference on Subterranean
Biology, Postojna, Slovenia, 29 August-3 September 2010,
ICSB 2010 Abstract Book, edited by: Ajda MOŠKRIČ and
Peter TRONTELJ, ISBN 978-961-269-286-5. ABS: The
subterranean fauna in Alpine and Pre-Alpine caves has been little studied.
Therefore we investigated the epikarst fauna from caves which are found
in higher elevations in the Slovenian Alps and in the Italian Prealps and
we compared these results with findings from Slovenian Dinaric karst. In
the Alpine ice cave, Snežna jama na planini Arto, in north central
Slovenia, five sampling sites were monitored for fauna and physical and
chemical parameters in percolation water in a period of one year.
Temperature, conductivity, discharge and pH in water were measured in
monthly sampling. DOC, total hardness and concentration of various ions
(calcium, chloride, nitrite, sulphate and phosphate) were determined at
less frequent intervals. The entrance of the cave is covered by ice and the
temperature inside the cave never exceeds 4°C due to alpine climate and
high elevation. These environmental conditions are reflected in the fauna.
Sampling sites chosen in the permanent ice, were without fauna. Striking
results were from the sampling site in the area with well developed
moonmilk, where we would expect more diverse fauna due to the
microbial communities of moonmilk. However, the fauna was
impoverished. In other sampling sites invertebrates from seven different