The present study investigates new sources of infusion as an oviposition attractant for Aedes aegypti L. Infusions with fetid and non-fetid odors were compared as an oviposition stimulant. Traps baited with infusions of dehydrated cashew leaves (Anacardium occidentale), potato peels (Solanum tuberosum) and graminea (Panicum maximum) were compared as attractants, and the effect of odor (fetid an...

BACKGROUND Flowering synchrony and floral sex ratio have the potential to influence the mating opportunities and reproductive success through female function. Here, we examine the variances in synchronous display of female and male function, ratio of male to female flowers per day and subsequently reproductive output in small populations of two monoecious plants, Sagittaria trifolia and Sagitta...

In estuarine wetlands, the daily periodic tidal activity has a profound effect on plant growth and reproduction. We studied the effects of tidal action on pollination and reproductive allocation of Sagittaria graminea. Results showed that the species had very different reproductive allocation in tidal and non-tidal habitats. In the tidal area, seed production was only 9.7% of that in non-tidal ...

This paper presents the results of a long-term study (2008-2020) Noctuoidea (Erebidae, Nolidae, Noctuidae) inhabiting various ecosystems in Swietokrzyski National Park (S´NP) (South Poland). A total 273 species were recorded, i.e. 54% all ever recorded Poland; 127 them for first time area. These show unequivocally that S´NP plays major role preservation biodiversity both Poland and Europe as wh...

Sexual size dimorphism (SSD) is widespread among animals and characterized by differences in body between sexes. Previous studies suggested SSD might reflect the adaptations of particular sexes to their specific reproductive or ecological roles. The large green cascade frogs ( Odorrana graminea ) exhibit obvious that females are nearly twice males. However, molecular mechanisms underlying O. st...

Background: Pokkali is a versatile rice- fish system of cultivation, producing naturally organic rice along the waterlogged coastal regions Kerala. The weed flora fields different from other ecosystems. Diverse appears in low saline phase, when cultivated, but they dry up and decompose high phase. With time, significant deviations have been reported various climatic parameters as result, spectr...