Terellia ptilostemi sp. n., a previously unknown peculiar species of the genus Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 is described based on holotype and large series paratypes reared from Ptilostemon rhiphaeus (Pau & Font Quer) Greuter (Asteraceae, Cardueae) in Tetouan Chefchaouen Provinces Western Morocco. The new has phallus glans typical for serratulae group, but an extremely uncommon wing pattern four...

Low doses of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), administered as a single dose to the dam during gestation, alter development of the fetal rodent reproductive system. In male rat and hamster offspring, dosing with TCDD during gestation reduces epididymal and ejaculated sperm counts and delays puberty. In female rats, in utero TCDD-exposure results in reduced ovarian weight and fecundity...

Oxyethira Eaton, 1873 is one of the most diverse genera Hydroptilidae, comprising over 240 species distributed in all biogeographical regions. Here three new (Trichoglene) Neboiss, 1977 are described and illustrated from male specimens collected New Caledonia: O. hamus sp. nov., recognized by hook-shaped apex long inferior appendages lateral view posterior margin segment IX with a trilobed appe...

this paper aims to study the role of women in agricultural promotion and its effect on rural development. research method in this study was based on a survey and the required information was collected through questionnaire from a sample of women especially rural women. the data were analyzed using logit model. the results showed that women had a major role in farming including producion, conser...

The prune belly syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly which is characterized by the triad of an absent or a deficient development of the abdominal muscle, bilateral cryptorchidism and an anomalous urinary tract. In its full form, this condition occurs only in males. However, a similar condition occurs in females in the absence of cryptorchidism. On the other hand, the urorectal septum malformat...

introduction: health care is one of the most important sectors in the development of each country and disparities in their distribution will reduce the level of development. the aim of this study was to examine the access to healthcare and degree of development in health care resources in the west of iran in 2011. method: this was a cross-sectional and retrospective study. the study setting was...

(1971). Distinguishing between the chromosomes involved in Down's syndrome (trisomy 21) and chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph') by fluorescence. Nature, 230, 167-168. usual finding in true hermaphroditism with the exception of a limited few who demonstrate a 46,XY chromosomal complement or a variant due to mosaicism. The diagnosis of true hermaphroditism requires the demonstration of both ovarian an...