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The nutritional composition of different acorn species (Q. pyrenaica, Q. robur, and ilex) harvested in Peneda-Gerês Park, Braga (north Portugal) was determined after being dehulled by methods (manually, thermally scalding with boiling water, drying at 30 °C). Ash protein contents remained unaltered, but the fat carbohydrate increased and/or decreased depending on dehulling method Quercus spp. t...

Platygastridae is a ʻdark taxonʼ, with many genera and species in dire need of professional attention. The taxonomic impediment especially severe the Palearctic Platygastrinae due to abundance names vague concepts. Historical descriptions their associated type material must be examined clarified before further revisionary work can occur. Arnold Förster described 18 Platygastridae, most which re...

Crabs are significant invertebrates in the Subansiri River basin, one of major sub-basins Brahmaputra valley northeast India. They have immense ecological and economic value provide an alternative source income for local inhabitants. Following thirteen sites basin were surveyed to determine availability diversity crab species this region: Hatinala, Kalma river, Dikrong Senki Poma Harmuti, Ranga...