Temperature affects ectotherm's biological processes and plays a fundamental role in determining their geographical distribution. We elucidated the temperature adaptation of juveniles two mud crab species genus Scylla De Haan, 1833 (in 1833-1850): paramamosain Estampador, 1949 serrata (Forskål, 1775), which occur mainly temperate subtropical/tropical areas Japan, respectively. The first instar ...

Bruch’s membrane is a thin (2–4 μm), acellular, five-layered extracellular matrix located between the retina and choroid. It extends anteriorly to the ora serrata, interrupted only by the optic nerve. Tissue resembling Bruch’s membrane is visible anterior to the ora serrata extending forward to the pigmented epithelium of the ciliary body. Bruch’s membrane lies between the metabolically active ...

The world species of the microgastrine genus Paroplitis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) are revised. Three new described, P. horticola Fujie & Fernandez-Triana, sp. nov. and japonicus from Japan kakhetiensis Fujie, Japoshvili Georgia. vietnamensis van Achterberg 2013 is re-described, based on additional specimens. wesmaeli Ruthe, 1860 recorded Georgia for first time. A key to nine known (eigh...

BACKGROUND: Linguatula serrata, a tongue worm, is anaberrant cosmopolitan parasite, which inhabits the caninerespiratory system (final host). The discharged eggs infect manyplant feeder, including ruminants and human being, that producevisceral and nasopharyngeal linguatulosis which is known asMarrara syndrome in man. OBJECTIVES:In the current study, theprevalence rate of infection with L. serr...

Effects of relative shoot height and irradiance on shoot and leaf properties of Quercus serrata Thunb. saplings growing in the understory and in gaps were investigated. Photosynthetic photon flux (PPF) at the location of the shoot relative to that in the open (relative PPF; rPPF) and the height of the shoot base relative to tree height (relative height; rHeight) were measured for all current-ye...

Mean serum levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in U.S. population groups without occupational exposure to PCBs are usually between 4 and 8 ng/mL, with 95% of individuals having serum PCB measurements of less than 20. Subpopulations consuming fish taken from contaminated waters, such as Lake Michigan and near Triana, AL, have mean serum PCB levels several times those found in other genera...

Black holes and gravitational waves are among the most fascinating predictions of Einstein’s theory of General Relativity. Today we have indirect evidence for both but have directly observed neither. One of the most promising sources of gravitational waves for detection is the inspiralling compact binary system. This consists of a pair of dense, compact objects (either neutron stars or black ho...

Bivalved euarthropods represent a conspicuous component of exceptionally-preserved fossil biotas throughout the Lower Palaeozoic. However, most of these taxa are known from isolated valves, and thus there is a limited understanding of their morphological organization and palaeoecology in the context of early animal-dominated communities. The bivalved euarthropod Clypecaris serrata sp. nov., rec...

Standard pharmacological treatment of musculoskeletal conditions is often associated with relevant side effects. Botanical preparations endowed with a good tolerability profile, therefore, could have a role in the management of these disorders. Among different natural products, Boswellia serrata extracts have long been used for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, given their marked anti...