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Picea omorika (Pinaceae): an endangered endemic species from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, naturalised in the Brembana Valley (Orobic Alps, Italy)
No full textPicea omorika (Pančić) Purk. is an endangered conifer endemic to Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. This research reports the first case of its naturalisation in Italy, specifically in the upper Brembana Valley (Orobic Alps, Lombardy), where an uneven-aged population of approximately 50-60 individuals grows within a wood pasture at 1760-1790 m a.s.l., inside the Orobie Bergamasche Regional Park. Dendrochronological analysis indicates that this population likely originated from a single tree planted for ornamental purposes near a mountain hut in the 1960s. Over the past 30 years, the species has propagated in the study area under cold, suboceanic climatic conditions and on moderately moist, nutrient-poor, slightly acidic soils, as inferred from climatic data and Ellenberg ecological indicator values. Grime’s competitor-stress-tolerator-ruderal (CSR) functional strategy analysis classified P. omorika as a strictly stress-tolerant species (C = 0.0%, S = 100.0%, R = 0.0%) with low invasive potential. Phytosociological analysis indicates that the P. omorika community is part of a secondary succession that is progressing from pastures of Nardion strictae towards high-montane coniferous forests of Piceion excelsae. The results of this research suggest that the upper Brembana Valley may serve as a suitable site for the conservation/translocation of P. omorika
AI and telemedicine in management of diabetes
No full textThis review explores how two cutting-edge technologies—telemedicine and artificial intelligence (AI)—are reshaping diabetes care. Diabetes remains one of healthcare’s toughest challenges, demanding round-the-clock monitoring and treatments that adapt to each patient’s needs. During COVID-19, telemedicine proved its worth as a vital tool for maintaining patient care and improving health outcomes. Meanwhile, AI—through machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL)—brings fresh capabilities for catching diabetes early, assessing patient risk, and spotting complications like eye and nerve damage before they become serious. We examined recent research on these technologies, particularly their roles in predicting who might develop diabetes, using Natural Language Processing (NLP) to decode messy patient records, and supporting doctors through clinical decision support systems (CDSS). Our findings reveal that telemedicine works—it helps patients control their blood sugar better and keeps them satisfied with their care. However, not everyone has equal access to technology, and some healthcare providers remain skeptical. AI diagnostic tools, especially for eye screening, now match human doctors in accuracy. Though merging these technologies could revolutionize personalized diabetes care, we first need to tackle real-world obstacles: ensuring fair access for all patients, protecting sensitive health data, and making different systems work together seamlessly
First records of Epeus bicuspidatus and description of a new species of Epeus (Araneae, Salticidae) from Vietnam
No full textEpeus is a genus of jumping spiders (Salticidae) comprising 20 species, four of which have been recorded in Vietnam.In this paper, we present descriptions and illustrations of two jumping spider species of the genus Epeus from Vietnam. Epeus bicuspidatus (Song, Gu & Chen, 1988) is recorded from the country for the first time, while Epeus taybac Vu & Pham, sp. nov., is described here as new to science. These findings improve the current understanding of Epeus diversity in Vietnam, bringing the total number of known species of this genus in the country to six
A faunistic revision of Fulgoromorpha and Cicadomorpha (Insecta, Hemiptera) of Lithuania
No full textThe article presents an update catalogue of Fulgoromorpha and Cicadomorpha of Lithuania basing on analysis of publishing records, the material preserved in the available institutional and private collections of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, also the material collected between 2017 and 2025 from various regions of Lithuania. A total of 360 species belonging to 147 genera of Fulgoromorpha and Cicadomorpha are confirmed for Lithuanian fauna; 20 species are reported in this article from Lithuania for the first time, 4 of which are newly recorded in the Baltic States
Lophotettix verhaaghi (Orthoptera, Tetrigidae), a new species of pygmy grasshoppers from Peru with a 3D scan of the holotype
No full textThe genus Lophotettix Hancock, 1909 belongs to a small subfamily of Tetrigidae, Lophotettiginae Hancock, 1909. To date, it included six species that are rarely observed and lack reliable distribution data. In this paper, we describe a new species, L. verhaaghi sp. nov., from Peru and provide a digital 3D model of its holotype. The new species resembles L. alticristatus but has rounded lateral lobes and fewer projections on the anterior margin of the pronotal crest. The distribution patterns of Lophotettiginae across multiple zones of endemism in the Amazonian region are discussed
Paraphlomis leigongshanensis (Lamiaceae), a new species from Guizhou, China
No full textParaphlomis leigongshanensis G.B. Jiang & W.H. Yao (Lamiaceae), a new species endemic to Leigong Mountain National Nature Reserve (Guizhou, China), is described and illustrated. Morphologically, it is most similar to P. jiangyongensis, but can easy be distinguished by its lamina shape, calyx teeth shape, and corolla color. A close relationship between the new species and P. gracilis var. lutienensis was revealed by molecular phylogenetic analyses based on ETS and ITS sequences, but they are morphologically distinct from each other. With only three known populations (ca. 200 mature individuals) in subtropical evergreen forests, the new species is assessed as Endangered (EN) under IUCN criteria B2ab(iii); D
Taxonomic status of Orophea yunnanensis (Annonaceae), an endemic plant species in Yunnan, China
No full textThis study elucidates the taxonomic affinity of Orophea yunnanensis by considering whether it belongs to Orophea or Alphonsea. Integrating comparative morphological analysis of type and living materials, field investigations, and molecular phylogenetic evidence, we confirm that O. yunnanensis should be transferred to Alphonsea as a distinct species. A new combination Alphonsea yunnanensis (P.T.Li) Y.H.Tan & Bin Yang is proposed. The mature floral morphology and fruits of A. yunnanensis are described for the first time based on wild-collected living specimens and recent herbarium collections. Detailed descriptions, color plates, and geographical distribution, and conservation assessments are provided
Corrigendum: Phung TM, Pham CT, Nguyen TQ, Ninh HT, Nguyen HQ, Bernardes M, Le ST, Ziegler T, Nguyen TT (2023) Southbound – the southernmost record of Tylototriton (Amphibia, Caudata, Salamandridae) from the Central Highlands of Vietnam represents a new species. ZooKeys 1168: 193-218. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1168.96091
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Discovery of a new hydrothermal copepod from the Indian Ocean and proposal of Parabathyesola gen. nov. (Harpacticoida, Laophontidae, Esolinae)
No full textHydrothermal vent ecosystems are expected to harbor numerous meiobenthic animals; however, few studies have examined the species composition, abundance, and distribution of harpacticoid copepods in deep-sea hydrothermal assemblages. To gain insights into the natural biodiversity of such assemblages, we report a new species, Parabathyesola calida gen. et sp. nov. (subfamily Esolinae, family Laophontidae), from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent in the Onnuri Vent Field located on the Central Indian Ridge. This species can be considered a sister taxon of the monotypic genus Bathyesola Huys & Lee, 2000, sharing six derived character states in the antennules, maxillulary endopod, maxillipedal syncoxa, and thoracic legs in both sexes. However, it differs from Bathyesola in the combination of a female antennule with six segments and the first endopodal segment in the third and fourth legs with an inner seta, justifying the establishment of a new monotypic genus, Parabathyesola gen. nov. Therefore, the subfamily Esolinae now includes 19 species in nine genera. We also provide an amended dichotomous key to the genera of this subfamily
Revision of the subgenus Morphohaptoderus Tschitschérine, 1898, in Hubei, China, with descriptions of ten new species (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Pterostichus)
No full textThe subgenus Morphohaptoderus Tschitschérine, 1898, of the genus Pterostichus in Hubei is reviewed, with 14 species recognized. Among them, eleven species are distributed in Shennongjia, and the remaining three species are from Wufeng County. Ten new species are described: Pterostichus (Morphohaptoderus) quyuani sp. nov. (type locality: Shennongjia, alt. 1700 m), P. (M.) lisao sp. nov. (type locality: Shennongjia, alt. 1884 m), P. (M.) lingjun sp. nov. (type locality: Shennongjia, alt. 1361 m), P. (M.) wangshu sp. nov. (type locality: Wufeng, alt. 900–1000 m), P. (M.) yaotiao sp. nov. (type locality: Shennongjia, alt. 1700 m), P. (M.) lianquan sp. nov. (type locality: Wufeng, alt. 900–1000 m), P. (M.) zhizheng sp. nov. (type locality: Wufeng, alt. 900–1000 m), P. (M.) xuanzhang sp. nov. (type locality: Shennongjia, alt. 2700 m), P. (M.) rongyu sp. nov. (type locality: Shennongjia, alt. 1361 m), and P. (M.) chachi sp. nov. (type locality: Shennongjia, alt. 2500 m). The scientific names of all these new species are derived from Qu Yuan and his poems. All 14 species of the subgenus in Hubei Province are keyed, described, and illustrated. Additional comments on the subgenus Morphohaptoderus are also provided, primarily focusing on morphology and species relationships