Distribution of Neohelice granulata (Dana 1851) in its northernmost latitudinal occurrence in a tropical mangrove forest, Brazil (Crustacea, Decapoda, Brachyura, Grapsoidea, Varunidae).

Neohelice granulata ecological distribution was evaluated in its northernmost latitudinal occurrence in a Brazilian tropical mangrove (23[degree]13'4" S, 44[degree]42'47" W). Samples were collected in three sites along the main river in the mangrove. Crabs were manually captured by two people, 15 min each, at low tide periods. The sex of the animals was assessed and carapace width measured. The size-frequency distribution was determined in each site. Environmental factors (salinity, temperature, organic matter and sediment texture) were analyzed, compared among sites and related to crab abundance and size in each site. Crab abundance decreased with the distance from the sea. Juvenile crabs were more frequent next to the sea, whereas larger and ovigerous ones were mainly found in the most distant site. Crab size was proportional to the organic matter percentage in the sediment. N. granulata spatial distribution varies along the river course, which is probably related to the most productive areas that have more nutrients available; this may also occur in order to prevent intraspecific competition.

Morphological and quantitative aspects of nodule formation in hemolymph of the blowfly Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794)

Insects manifest effective immune responses that include both cellular and humoral components. Morphological and quantitative aspects of cellular and Immoral cooperation during nodule formation in Chrysomya megacephala hemolymph against Saccharomyces cerevisae yeast cells were demonstrated for the first time. The analyses were performed in non-injected larvae (NIL), saline-injected larvae (SIL) and yeast-injected larvae (YIL). The hemolymph of injected groups was collected 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 12, 24, 36, or 48-h post-injection. Morphological aspects of YIL nodulation were investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Quantitative analyses consisted of total (THC) and differential hemocyte counts (DHC) in all the groups and total yeast count (TYC) in YIL, which were performed in an improved Neubauer chamber. Nodule formation was initiated at approximately 2-h post-injection. Twelve hours after the injection, TEM revealed the presence of an amorphous membrane, at the same time that circulating hemocyte number decreased significantly contrasting the increase of yeast number. Our results showed the ability of C megacephala hemolymph to perform humoral encapsulation when hemocyte population is insufficient to eliminate the microorganisms, warranting consideration in future investigations on the relative roles played by cellular and humoral elements of innate immunity of this calliphorid. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Bioinsecticide action of the venom of Africanized bees Apis mellifera Linnaeus 1758 (Hymenoptera: Apidae): I - The most susceptible age of Diatraea saccharalis Fabricius 1794 (Lepeletier: Pyralidae) eggs to the venom action

The present paper aimed at testing the action of non-lyophilized venom of Africanized bees Apis mellifera through topical applications on Diatraea saccharalis egg masses. The CL50, DL50 and the most susceptible age of eggs to the venom topic application were also determined. Three-day-old eggs were the most susceptible to the venom action with CL50 equal to 8.6 mg/ml and DL50 equal to 0.173 mg/mass. The venom loses its action after being stored for 15 days.

Lepidobatrachus asper Budgett,1899 (Amphibia: Anura: Ceratophryidae): New country record, distribution map and natural history notes

Lepidobatrachus asper is a large to medium frog known from the Chaco lowlands of Paraguay and Argentina. We provide the first species record for the Brazilian Chaco, which extends the species geographical distribution ca. 73 km northeast from Puerto Casado, Alto Paraguay Departament, Paraguay. We also provide a distribution map and information about the species habitat conditions and diet. The Brazilian Chaco is still poorly surveyed, and the rapid environmental degradation can lead to local extinctions of certain species. © 2013 Check List and Authors.

Aplicaciones de los metodos para estimar la cabalidad de los registros a partir de la distribucion por edades de las muertes: a).de William Brass; b).de Samuel Preston; resumen del estudio

A la informacion sobre la distribucion por edades en las muertes registradas a partir de la edad de 5 anos en Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama y Peru, se aplican los dos metodos propuestos para evaluar la cabalidad de los registros de defunciones. Los resultados obtenidos de aplicar estos metodos se presentan en graficos y cuadros, con aplicaciones hechas en los 5 paises

Aplicaciones del metodo propuesto por Samuel Preston para medir la cabalidad de censos y registros de muerte (Preston II); resumen del estudio

Este estudio pretende medir la cabalidad de los censos y registros de muertes, utilizando el metodo Preston II con informacion referente a Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama y Peru. Se presenta, en lineas generales, el desarrollo teorico del metodo y una forma de determinacion de los valores B1 (cobertura de los censos) y B2 (cobertura del segundo censo y los registros). Se incluyen tabulaciones que contienen los datos utilizados en la aplicacion y los resultados obtenidos para cada pais

Efeito de produtos a base de Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner em aspectos biológicos de Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas, 1851) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

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Fatores naturais de mortalidade de ovos de Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius, 1794) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) e diversidade de artrópodes em diferentes sistemas de colheita de cana-de-açúcar

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Entomologia Agrícola) - FCAV

Parâmetros de produção de Chrysomya megacephala (Fabr., 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) em dietas e densidades larvais, com vistas à alimentação animal

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Distribuição espacial e plano de amostragem sequencial para Euschistus heros (Fabricius, 1794) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) na cultura da soja convencional e transgênica

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Infestação e danos de Dichelops melacanthus (Dallas, 1851) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) em híbridos transgênicos e convencionais de milho, submetidos ao controle químico

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Entomologia Agrícola) - FCAV

Comportamento de genótipos de cana-de-açúcar em relação ao complexo broca-podridão causado pela ação de Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius, 1794) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) e microorganismos

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Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas, 1851) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae): efeito do alimento e da temperatura de armazenamento de ovos no desenvolvimento do inseto

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Política e democracia em Steban Echeverría (1830-1851)

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O Testamento de Dona Balbina: um estudo de caso sobre escravidão e propriedade em Guarapuava (1851-1865)

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