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Redescription of 13 holotypes of Rheocricotopus Brundin, 1956 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from the Sino – Indian Region
No full textFu, Yue, Huang, Jingli, Liu, Wenbin, Fang, Xiangliang, Wang, Xinhua (2016): Redescription of 13 holotypes of Rheocricotopus Brundin, 1956 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from the Sino – Indian Region. Zootaxa 4114 (3): 261-276, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4114.3.
Rheocricotopus (Psilocricotopus) tobatervicesimus Kikuchi & Sasa
No full textRheocricotopus (Psilocricotopus) tobatervicesimus Kikuchi & Sasa (Figs 4 A–B) Rheocricotopus (Psilocricotopus) tobatervicesimus Kikuchi & Sasa, 1990: 326; Ashe & O’Connor 2012: 567. Material examined. Holotype, male, At the side of Lake Toba, Sumatra, Indonesia, 1. I. 1988, Kikuchi and Sasa (No. 200: 22). Diagnostic characters. The species can be separated from other East Asian members of the genus by superior volsella reduced, inferior volsella developed and rounded margins, with many microtrichia, gonostylus with a triangularly rounded crista dorsalis. Additional description and corrections. Based on the analysis of holotype material, the examined characters were consistent with the original description, but some additional characters should be added: Clypeus with 9 setae. Tentorium 128 µm long, 30 µm wide. Dorsocentrals 8. Wing of holotype destoryed. Palpomeres length (in µm): 33, 48, 75, 92, 125. Palpomere 2 ellipsoid, 3 and 4 rectangular, 5 long and slender, Palpomeres 5 / 3: 1.7. Anal point 43 µm long, basal wide 20 µm, peak wide 2 µm. Transverse sternapodeme 70 µm long, with weak oral projections. Gonocoxite 152 µm long. Gonostylus 75 µm long, with crista dorsalis. Megaseta 10 µm long. HR 2.0, HV 2.2. The hypopygium of holotype are re-drawn as in Figs 4 A–B. Distribution. The species occurs in Indonesia (Oriental Region).Published as part of Fu, Yue, Huang, Jingli, Liu, Wenbin, Fang, Xiangliang & Wang, Xinhua, 2016, Redescription of 13 holotypes of Rheocricotopus Brundin, 1956 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from the Sino – Indian Region, pp. 261-276 in Zootaxa 4114 (3) on pages 265-266, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4114.3.3, http://zenodo.org/record/25513
Fu Describing About the Author Himself: A Focus on Ban Gu "You tong fu"
No full textFrom Later Han dynasty onwards, the number of fu describing about the author himself has increased. There are several possible reasons for this, but the most important reason is probably that there was no other genre through which one could express oneself except for fu in this period. For instance, the fiveword poetry was still in the middle way of establishing its own style at that moment. Moreover, in Former Han, there were few opportunities for authors to talk about themselves in detail in fu, because the main readers were emperors and kings of countries. In Later Han, the readers had become more diverse. That is probably the reason why more fu began to mention about the authors themselves in this period. Ban Gu (32-92), who is a representative scholar of Later Han and also a man of letters, expressed his aim by writing "You tong fu". Its main content is that though one's encounter with a disaster or felicity is not always derived from our behavior, we have to have a strong will and take action to overcome disasters. This idea is supported by Ban Gu's experiences of not attaining his aim. Such experiences are common in Chinese authors. One of the earliest examples is Chu Ci. Also, Chu Ci is the one of the origins of fu. It is surprising that authors expressed things about themselves mostly in fu describing journeys. It may be easier to understand this tendency if we think they substituted the heaven wander in Chu Ci with a ground journey. Chu Ci was a model for authors to express their aim which could not come true, even if the journey on the ground and the wander in heaven are different
Rheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) tamahumeralis Sasa
No full textRheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) tamahumeralis Sasa (Figs 9 A–B) Rheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) tamahumeralis Sasa, 1981: 92; Ashe & O’Connor 2012: 572. Material examined. Holotype, male, Kobotoke, Minamiasagawa River, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan. 2. I. 1980, (No. 56: 01). Diagnostic characters. The species can be separated from other East Asian members of the genus by AR 2.55, inferior volsella extended and acutely angular, anal point and with 8 basal setae, gonostylus median expanded and apical hooked. Additional description and corrections. Based on the analysis of holotype material, the examined characters were consistent with the original description, but some additional characters should be added: Tentorium 130 µm long, 40 µm wide. Palpomeres length (in µm): 38, 50, 90, 108, 140. Palpomere 2 ellipsoid, 3 and 4 rectangular, 5 long and slender, Palpomeres 5 / 3: 1.5. Laterosternite IX with 4 long setae. Anal point 65 µm long, basal wide 25 µm, peak wide 3 µm, with 8 long lateral setae on each side. Transverse sternapodeme 90 µm long, with oral projections. Gonocoxite 195 µm long. Gonostylus 75 µm long, apical hooked. Megaseta 10 µm long. HR 2.6, HV 3.8. Wing destoryed. The hypopygium of holotype are re-drawn as in Figs 9 A –C. Distribution. The species occurs in Japan (Palaearctic Region).Published as part of Fu, Yue, Huang, Jingli, Liu, Wenbin, Fang, Xiangliang & Wang, Xinhua, 2016, Redescription of 13 holotypes of Rheocricotopus Brundin, 1956 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from the Sino – Indian Region, pp. 261-276 in Zootaxa 4114 (3) on pages 270-271, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4114.3.3, http://zenodo.org/record/25513
Online Iterative Adaptive Dynamic Programming Approach for Solving the Zero-Sum Game for Nonlinear Continuous-Time Systems with Partially Unknown Dynamics
No full textThe current study presents an online iterative adaptive dynamic programming approach to resolve the zero-sum game (ZSG) for nonlinear continuous-time (CT) systems containing a partially unknown dynamic. The Hamilton-Jacobian-Issacs (HJI) equation is solved along the state trajectory according to the value function approximation and the policy improvement online. Relaxed dynamic programming is utilized to ensure the algorithm’s convergence. Model and costate networks were established to conduct the method. Computational simulations are performed to present the efficiency of the algorithm.Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository ‘You share, we take care!’ – Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-care Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work public.Control & Simulatio
Rheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) inaxeyeus Sasa, Katami & Suzuki
No full textRheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) inaxeyeus Sasa, Katami & Suzuki (Figs 7 A–B) Rheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) inaxeyeus Sasa, Katami & Suzuki, 2001: 19; Ashe & O’Connor 2012: 571. Material examined. Holotype, male, on the shore of Lake Inawashiro, The Dr.Noguchi Memorial Hall, Japan. 5. VIII. 2000, light trap (No. 401: 79). Diagnostic characters. The species can be separated from other East Asian members of the genus by superior volsella developed and with rounded margin, inferior volsella a little hooked and like nose-shaped, with many setae; anal point with 2 long lateral setae on each side, transverse sternapodeme without oral projections. Additional description and corrections. AR should be 0.50 (AR 0.96 in original description). Based on the analysis of holotype material, the examined characters were consistent with the original description, but some additional characters should be added: Total length / wing length 2.2. Wing length / length of profemur 2.6. Tentorium 135 µm long, 23 µm wide. Dorsocentrals 11, scutellars 6. Squama with 6 setae. Palpomeres length (in µm): 35, 38, 78, 98, 148. Palpomere 2 ellipsoid, 3 and 4 rectangular, 5 long and slender, Palpomeres 5 / 3: 1.9. Laterosternite IX with 8 long setae. Anal point 25 µm long, basal wide 20 µm, peak wide 5 µm, with 2 long lateral setae on each side. Transverse sternapodeme 60 µm long, without oral projections. Gonocoxite 153 µm long. Gonostylus 65 µm long, with triangularly pointed costa dorsalis. Megaseta 13 µm long. HR 2.3, HV 3.8. The hypopygium of holotype are re-drawn as in Figs 7 A–B. Distribution. The species occurs in Japan (Palaearctic Region).Published as part of Fu, Yue, Huang, Jingli, Liu, Wenbin, Fang, Xiangliang & Wang, Xinhua, 2016, Redescription of 13 holotypes of Rheocricotopus Brundin, 1956 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from the Sino – Indian Region, pp. 261-276 in Zootaxa 4114 (3) on pages 268-269, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4114.3.3, http://zenodo.org/record/25513
Note of congratulations from Jack Huang to Dr. Frank Fu, January 1, 1983
No full textA note of congratulations to Dr. Frank H. Fu (Fu Haojian) from Springfield College Alum, Jack Huang, Class of 1936, dated January 1, 1983. The card has country lane scene on the front, with a tree with pink leaves, a buttfly, and a tree with its leaves still green. There is the roof of a house just visible over the hill. It also says Congratulations. Inside is short message.Mr. Huang wrote a short personal note congratulating him for his efforts and the recent recognition by then President Ronald Reagan, or the actor as he refers to him, and saying how proud the Chinese are of him. An author of 17 textbooks and more than 100 journal articles, Frank H. Fu, G’73, DPE’75, has worked across the world in China, Canada, and the United States. Throughout his career, he has received many distinguished honors, including the Medal of Honor in 2009 by the SAR Government of Hong Kong.
Fu has held positions at institutions such as the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Springfield College, where he served as director of the International Center starting in 1978. Five years later, Fu returned to Hong Kong, but has since remained actively involved with Springfield College, participating in talks on the campus and even hosting a gathering of nearly 60 alumni in Hong Kong.
Currently, Fu is the associate vice president of Hong Kong Baptist University, where he also works as the director of the Dr. Stephen Hui Research Centre of Physical Recreation and Wellness. In addition, Fu is president of the Society of Chinese Scholars on Exercise Physiology and Fitness, chairperson of Hong Kong Coach Education Committee, a research fellow of the Research Consortium of SHAPE America, and an international fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology
Rheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) shoufukusecundus Sasa
No full textRheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) shoufukusecundus Sasa (Figs 8 A–C) Rheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) shoufukusecundus Sasa, 1998: 30; Ashe & O’Connor 2012: 572. Material examined. Holotype, male, Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture, Honshu, Japan. 13. III. 1997, (No. 329: 28). Diagnostic characters. The species can be separated from other East Asian members of the genus by superior volsella absent, inferior volsella expanded apically and somewhat foot-shaped. Anal point sharp pointed and with 10 basal setae. Gonocoxite with many long setae. Additional description and corrections. Based on the analysis of holotype material, the examined characters were consistent with the original description, but some additional characters should be added: Total length / wing length 1.6. Wing length / length of profemur 3.0. Outer verticals 2, postorbitals 4. Clypeus with 12 setae. Tentorium 185 µm long, 40 µm wide. Dorsocentrals 35, scutellars 13. Squama with 33 setae. Palpomeres length (in µm): –, 55, 110, 133, 158. Palpomere 2 ellipsoid, 3 and 4 rectangular, 5 long and slender, Palpomeres 5 / 3: 1.4. Laterosternite IX with 10 long setae. Anal point sharp pointed and 45 µm long, basal wide 13 µm, peak wide 3 µm, with 2 long lateral setae on each side and 9 basal setae. Transverse sternapodeme 188 µm long, with obvious oral projections. Gonocoxite 275 µm long. Gonostylus 58 µm long, with triangularly rounded costa dorsalis. Megaseta 13 µm long. HR 4.8, HV 7.4. The wing and hypopygium of holotype are re-drawn as in Figs 8 A–C. Distribution. The species occurs in Japan (Palaearctic Region).Published as part of Fu, Yue, Huang, Jingli, Liu, Wenbin, Fang, Xiangliang & Wang, Xinhua, 2016, Redescription of 13 holotypes of Rheocricotopus Brundin, 1956 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from the Sino – Indian Region, pp. 261-276 in Zootaxa 4114 (3) on pages 269-270, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4114.3.3, http://zenodo.org/record/25513
Rheocricotopus (Psilocricotopus) tokarakeleus Sasa & Suzuki
No full textRheocricotopus (Psilocricotopus) tokarakeleus Sasa & Suzuki (Figs 5 A–C) Rheocricotopus (Psilocricotopus) tokarakeleus Sasa & Suzuki, 1995: 270; Ashe & O’Connor 2012: 567. Material examined. Holotype, male, Kuchinoshima, Kokara, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. 19. V. 1994. (No. 287: 37). Diagnostic characters. The species can be separated from other East Asian members of the genus by laterosternite IX with 7 long setae, anal point with 5 long lateral setae on each side, superior volsella with rounded corner, inferior volsella slightly hooked, gonostylus with a triangular pointed crista dorsalis. Additional description and corrections. Based on the examination of holotype material, we found the character consistent with the original description. But some additional characters should be added: Total length / wing length 1.9. Wing length / length of profemur 2.4. Tentorium 133 µm long, 30 µm wide. Brachilous 1. Dorsocentrals 15, scutellars 10. Palpomeres length (in µm): 35, 50, 120, 158, 210. Palpomere 2 ellipsoid, 3 rectangular, 4 and 5 long and slender, Palpomeres 5 / 3: 1.8. Laterosternite IX with 7 long setae. Anal point 40 µm long, basal wide 15 µm, peak wide 3 µm, with 5 long lateral setae on each side. Transverse sternapodeme 100 µm long, with oral projections. Gonocoxite 220 µm long. Gonostylus 100 µm long, with triangular crista dorsalis. Megaseta 13 µm long. HR 2.2, HV 3.7. The wing and hypopygium of holotype are re-drawn as in Figs 5 A–C. Distribution. The species occurs in Japan (Palaearctic Region).Published as part of Fu, Yue, Huang, Jingli, Liu, Wenbin, Fang, Xiangliang & Wang, Xinhua, 2016, Redescription of 13 holotypes of Rheocricotopus Brundin, 1956 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from the Sino – Indian Region, pp. 261-276 in Zootaxa 4114 (3) on pages 266-267, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4114.3.3, http://zenodo.org/record/25513
Rheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) tatequintus Sasa
No full textRheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) tatequintus Sasa (Figs 10 A–C) Rheocricotopus (Rheocricotopus) tatequintus Sasa, 1996: 32; Ashe & O’Connor 2012: 572. Material examined. Holotype, male, Toyama Prefecture, Honshu, Japan. 9. IV. 1986, light trap (No. 284: 58). Diagnostic characters. The species can be separated from other East Asian members of the genus by AR 2.55, superior volsella developed and horn-like, inferior volsella extended and acutely angular, anal point sharp pointed and with 4 basal setae. Additional description and corrections. AR should be 2.55. Clypeus with 13 setae. (AR 1.13–1.34, Clypeus with 8, 10 setae in the original description). Based on the analysis of holotype material, the examined characters were consistent with the original description, but some additional characters should be added: Total length / wing length 1.6. Wing length / length of profemur 2.7. Costa extension 50 µm long. Tentorium 185 µm long, 40 µm wide. Palpomeres length (in µm): –, –, 115, 145, 225. Palpomere 2 ellipsoid, 3 and 4 rectangular, 5 long and slender, Palpomeres 5 / 3: 2.0. Laterosternite IX with 5 long setae. Anal point sharp pointed and 55 µm long, basal wide 25 µm, peak wide 3 µm, with 4 long lateral setae on each side and 4 basal setae. Transverse sternapodeme 110 µm long, with oral projections. Gonocoxite 213 µm long. Gonostylus 105 µm long, with large triangularly rounded costa dorsalis. Megaseta 18 µm long. HR 2.0, HV 3.2. The wing and hypopygium of holotype are re-drawn as in Figs 10 A–C. Distribution. The species occurs in Japan (Palaearctic Region).Published as part of Fu, Yue, Huang, Jingli, Liu, Wenbin, Fang, Xiangliang & Wang, Xinhua, 2016, Redescription of 13 holotypes of Rheocricotopus Brundin, 1956 (Diptera: Chironomidae) from the Sino – Indian Region, pp. 261-276 in Zootaxa 4114 (3) on pages 271-272, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4114.3.3, http://zenodo.org/record/25513
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