We present results of the inventory spider mites Massane Forest Nature Reserve made during several field samplings from 2013 to 2017. Nineteen species have been recorded, which represents more than one third known mite fauna in France. Among them, three new were disclosed and are described: Bryobia (Bryobia) alberensis sp. nov. collected on Phyteuma spicatum Helichrysum stoechas, B. (Periplanob...

This paper analyses the relationship between Lavandula stoechas subsp. pedunculata, a common Mediterranean scrub species in central Iberia, and perennial grasslands. While Lavandula gives rise to almost monospecific formations in intermediate and upper hill zones, perennial grasses occupy the low areas. The proposed explanatory hypothesis for this spatial distribution is that the scrub is unabl...

Abstract Background Acute cough in children often causes discomfort to and parents, reducing their quality of life. Despite the extensive utilization over-the-counter remedies for cough, efficacy most these treatments has not been confirmed. Methods We conducted a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial 106 with acute evaluate safety KalobaTUSS ® , paediatric syrup based on ...

Abstract To maintain recruitment in orchid populations an ecosystem setting, we must understand how surrounding floral resources affect fruiting success. We studied success two endemic Australian species, Diuris pardina and Glossodia major, relation to resources. has a visually deceptive pollination strategy via mimicry of pea flowers, attracting pollinators associated with co-flowering plants ...