Camchaya khongchiamensis Chatan & Promprom, in Promprom, Munglue et Chatan. 2025.   พู่ม่วงงาม  ||  DOI: doi.org/10.1002/ece3.71197&... Read more  Camchaya khongchiamensis Chatan & Promprom, in Promprom, Munglue et Chatan. 2025.   พู่ม่วงงาม  ||  DOI: doi.org/10.1002/ece3.71197   Researchgate.net/publication/390252553 ABSTRACTCamchaya khongchiamensis Chatan & Promprom (Asteraceae), a new species from Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand, is described and illustrated. It is similar to C. loloana, but clearly different from C. loloana by having a larger size of capitula, involucre, receptacle, and corolla lobe. In addition, it mostly has fewer florets (18–40 [−50]) per capitulum; lower haft whitish, upper haft purplish corolla tubes; sagittate base anthers; and white except for the purple near apex style. A distribution map, pollen morphology, and a table with comparative morphological characters of the new species and its closest relative are provided, as well as the preliminary conservation assessment under the IUCN criteria.Keywords: classification, conservation assessment, diversity, eastern Thailand, endangered species, flowering plant, plant diversity, taxonomy, Ubon RatchathaniCamchaya khongchiamensis Chatan & Promprom. (A, B) Capitulescences and capitula; (C–E) capitula in lateral, top, and bottom views, respectively; (F) upper side of phyllaries (from left to right: Inner ones to outer ones); (G) under side of phyllary (inner one); (H) receptacle. Camchaya khongchiamensis Chatan & Promprom: (A) Habitat; (B) Habit.Camchaya khongchiamensis Chatan & Promprom Sp. Nov. Wilawan Promprom, Phukphon Munglue and Wannachai Chatan. 2025. Camchaya khongchiamensis Chatan & Promprom (Asteraceae: Vernonieae), a New Species from Thailand. Ecology and Evolution. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/ece3.71197 [27 March 2025] Researchgate.net/publication/390252553_Camchaya_khongchiamensis_a_New_Species_From_Thailand  Show less

A Hemiplecta humphreysiana from Singapore; B Hemiplecta distincta from Saraburi, Thailand; D, E Hemiplecta funerea from Nan, Thailand D yellow shell form and E da... Read more A Hemiplecta humphreysiana from Singapore; B Hemiplecta distincta from Saraburi, Thailand; D, E Hemiplecta funerea from Nan, Thailand D yellow shell form and E dark shell form;  F Hemiplecta esculenta from Chiang Mai, Thailand; Hemiplecta nemorosa  Sutcharit & Panha, 2021DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1047.65735  facebook.com/ASRUChula AbstractThe genus Hemiplecta is a group of large-sized land snails which have long been used as a food resource by Indochinese people. There are five dextral and four sinistral species currently recognized from Thailand. The dextral group is comprised of two previously recorded species (H. humphreysiana and H. distincta), two newly recorded species (H. funerea and H. esculenta), and one new species (Hemiplecta nemorosa sp. nov.) from northern Thailand is being proposed. We reassessed the diagnostic characters of the genitalia, mantle edge, and radula. Specimens were classified into the genus Hemiplecta on the basis of the penial verge and shell lobe, and on the characters of a bulbous gametolytic sac without a gametolytic duct. A complete species list, together with photographs of the name-bearing types or authenticated specimens and the taxonomic status of Hemiplecta s.l. that are known from Indochina including Peninsular Malaysia and Myanmar, is provided for the first time. In total, this species list contains 39 available nominal species names described from this area. Type or authentic specimens can be located for 37 nominal species names, of which 25 are illustrated herein and the other 12 were recently illustrated. However, two available species-level names could not be traced to any type specimens. In addition, lectotypes of H. funerea and H. pluto are designated herein to stabilize the names.Keywords: Conservation, edible snails, lectotype, Southeast Asia, taxonomy type specimenLiving snail.A Hemiplecta humphreysiana from Singapore (width about 45 mm)B, C Hemiplecta distincta B from Saraburi, Thailand (width about 65 mm) and C mating pairsD, E Hemiplecta funerea from Nan, Thailand (width about 50 mm) D yellow shell form and E dark shell form (width about 50 mm)  F Hemiplecta esculenta from Chiang Mai, Thailand (width about 30 mm). Chirasak Sutcharit and Somsak Panha. 2021. Systematic Review of the Dextral Hemiplecta Albers, 1850 (Eupulmonata, Ariophantidae) from Thailand with Description of A New Species and List of All the Indochinese Species. ZooKeys. 1047: 101-154. DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1047.65735  facebook.com/ASRUChula/posts/198257822216364 Show less

Rhinogobius chongkangensis  Chen, 2025DOI: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5738.1.24 AbstractA new freshwater goby of Rhinogobius was recently collected from the Chongkang River basin ... Read more Rhinogobius chongkangensis  Chen, 2025DOI: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5738.1.24 AbstractA new freshwater goby of Rhinogobius was recently collected from the Chongkang River basin of Western Taiwan. The new species, Rhinogobius chongkangensis sp. nov., can be well distinguished from all other congeners by the unique combination of the following features: (1) fins: second dorsal fin rays I/9; anal fin rays I/8; pectoral fin rays modally 16; (2) squamation: longitudinal scale series 32–33 (modally 32); perdorsal scales 12–15 (modally 14); (3) vertebral count 27; (4) mouth oblique, rear edge extending to vertical between anterior margin of orbit and anterior edge of pupil in male and (5) specific colouration: lateral body with 7–8 longitudinal rows of small orange to brownish red spots about 1/6–1/10 size of pupil diameter in male; cheek and opercle with 24–32 rather small orange or brownish red spots in male, with 13–16 small brown spots in female; branchiostegal membrane with many 14–18 tiny orange or brownish red spots in male; basal region of first dorsal fin with 8–12 orange or brownish red spots in male, second dorsal fin pale with 3–4 longitudinal rows of orange spots; pectoral fin with two rows of orange to red orange spots which 4–5 larger orange spots or sometimes fusing a vertical line on upper side on anterior row in male; a snow white vertical band between the two rows of orange spots in male. A brief discussion with all nominal congeneric species is also provided. Pisces, new goby, freshwater fish, Rhinogobius, fish fauna, TaiwanRhinogobius chongkangensis new species, the Chongkong River basin, Miaoli County, Taiwan, ROC. A. male, holotype, 36.9 mm SL.; B. female, paratypes, 31.9 mm SL.   I-SHIUNG CHEN. 2025. A New freshwater Goby of Rhinogobius (Teleostei: Gobiidae) from the Chongkang River Basin, Western Taiwan.  Zootaxa. 5738(1);197-204. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5738.1.24 [2025-12-30]  Show less

Parce qu’ils et elles ne se contentent pas simplement de construire, certains architectes pensent leurs projets en prenant en compte un monde en mutation. À travers cette nouvelle chronique, nous s... Read more Parce qu’ils et elles ne se contentent pas simplement de construire, certains architectes pensent leurs projets en prenant en compte un monde en mutation. À travers cette nouvelle chronique, nous sommes allés enquêter sur ces « faiseurs d’avenir », des bâtisseurs engagés qui allient innovation... Show less

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Using the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT), astronomers have observed a nearby galactic globular cluster known as NGC 6569. Results of the observational campaign, published December 22 on the arXiv... Read more Using the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT), astronomers have observed a nearby galactic globular cluster known as NGC 6569. Results of the observational campaign, published December 22 on the arXiv preprint server, indicate that this globular cluster is actively losing stars through tidal stripping. Show less

Manchester United are reportedly considering signing Brighton and Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba in the January transfer window, as per Sky Sports News (via Lyall Thomas).

Bright colors still dominate U.S. foods, but scientists warn the dyes behind them may come at a cost. Almost one in five packaged foods and drinks available in U.S. grocery stores contain synthetic... Read more Bright colors still dominate U.S. foods, but scientists warn the dyes behind them may come at a cost. Almost one in five packaged foods and drinks available in U.S. grocery stores contain synthetic food dyes, according to a new analysis of 39,763 products. The research was recently published in the Journal of the Academy of [...] Show less

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