Croissance et développement deCystoseira (Phaeophycea-Fucales) méditerranéens

Resume 1. Comparaison du comportement et de l'évolution au cours d'une année de quelques pieds âgés et de quelques embryons deCystoseira méditerranéens (principalementC. mediterranea Sauvageau 1912) cultivés parallèlement d'une part en pleine mer, d'autre part au laboratoire en milieu artificiel ou en aquarium.2. En pleine mer, l'évolution des échantillons âgés se déroule normalement. En aquarium, la chute des rameaux de printemps et la formation des rameaux d'automne sont d'autant plus précoces que l'éclairement est plus faible.3. Le développement et la croissance des embryons sont à peu près semblables en mer et au laboratoire, mais les «feuilles» caractéristiques apparaissent beaucoup plus tôt sur les individus cultivés en milieu artificiel. Les jeunes plantules nées en automne évoluent beaucoup plus rapidement que les plantules de printemps.

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Wachstum und Entwicklung mediterraner Cystoseiren (Phaeophyceae-Fucales). Kulturversuche im Meer

Kurzfassung Etwa ein Jahr lang wurde die Entwicklung mediterranerCystoseira-Arten (hauptsächlich vonC. mediterranea) verglichen, die im freien Meer und im Aquarium bzw. im Laboratorium aufwuchsen. Es zeigte sich, daß Pflanzen vom natürlichen Standort auf dem Versuchsstand im freien Meer normal weitergediehen. Im Aquarium treiben — vermutlich wegen des schwächeren Lichtgenusses — die Frühjahrssprosse zeitiger aus, und die Herbstzweige erscheinen früher. Aus Eiern kultivierte Keimlinge entwickeln sich in künstlichen Nährmedien zunächst schneller, doch gleicht sich der Größenunterschied nach dem Umsetzen in das Meer oder Aquarium nach 6 Monaten aus. Die charakteristischen Blätter erschienen aber bei den im Laboratorium kultivierten Pflanzen früher als bei den Vergleichspflanzen im Meer. In einer Aufzucht aus Herbsteiern erscheinen die Blätter bereits im Februar, also zur gleichen Zeit wie bei den um ein halbes Jahr älteren Kulturen.

     

Les Crustacés décapodes du Messinien récifal d'Oranie (Algérie)

The Messinian coral reefs of Oranie (western Algeria) often contain determinable remnants of decapods (carapaces, chelae). Six species are mentioned, all of them for the first time from the Upper Miocene of Algeria. Further, a new species (Lachnopodus murdjadjensis) is proposed. This decapod association seems to be a characteristic reefdwelling one. Its affinities are discussed.     

Fluctuations morphologiques et hétérochronies chez Toxaster (échinides,Crétacé inférieur)

Morphological fluctuations and heterochronies of Toxaster (echinoid, Lower Cretaceous). Several steps of the diversification of the spatangoid Toxaster are described with an analysis of six species distributed over the north-west Tethyan margin, and ranging from the Lower Valanginian to the Barremian. Morphological variation was investigated with the analysis of two parameters (angles), which allowed recognition of three modules on the test. Comparison of ontogenetic trajectories of two reference species (T. granosus kiliani and T. retusus) suggests a peramorphic heterochronic pattern. However, no peramorphocline can be attested when comparisons are extended to adults of the six species. Evolution among these species is partially driven by allometric changes in one module, indicating an important influence of size. On the temporal and spatial scale of the study, the evolution of Toxaster appears globally quite conservative. To cite this article: É. François et al., C. R. Palevol 2 (2003).     

Cyanophyceae (Cyanobacteria) aérophiles de Nouvelle-Calédonie

This paper deals with the aerophytic Cyanophyceae from New Caledonia sampled by Prof. Dr A. Guillaumin from Paris, Dr M.G. Baumann-Bodenheim from Zürich, Dr H. Hürlimann from Winterthur and Prof. Baas Becking from Noumea. A total of 124 samples were studied, most of them collected on soil, stones, rocks and barks. The characteristics of these samples are given. Among species, varieties and forms, a total of 85 taxa were recorded. Among them three are new for science, Gloeothece neocaledoniense nov. sp., Hydrocoryne neocaledonica nov. sp. and Scytonematopsis neocaledoniense nov. sp. One new combination is proposed, Petalonema involvens var. elongata (Bourr.) nov. comb.     

Les Pachyerymnoceras (Pachyceratidés,Périsphinctacés,Ammonites) du Callovien moyen et supérieur de la région de Saida (Algérie occidentale). Origine phylétique et biogéographie des Pachyceratidés

The genus Pachyerymnoceras, with four new species,is described for the first time in Western Algeria. The genus first appears in the Middle Callovia (Coronatum Zone) as in Saudi Arabia. It is represented in the Saida region by uncommon P. praecox nov. sp. followed during the Upper Callovian (Athleta Zone) by specimens belonging to P. flamandi sp. nov., P. kmerense nov. sp. and P. saidense nov. sp. Every species is represented by a dimorphic pair.Pachyceratidae are put into Perisphinctaceae. If Pachyerymnoceras arises from Erymnoceras, a genus suddenly appearing during the Middle Callovian on northern and southern Tethyan borders, the origin of Erymnoceras is still unknown. Three phylogenetic hypothesis are considered here. Erymnoceras may have evolved during Lower Callovian: 1) from serpenticonic Tethyan Pseudoperisphinctinae like Choffatia (Subgrossouvria); 2) from Tulitids via ellipticoncic Bullatimorphites (Kheraiceras); 3) through a double lineage arisen in Subboreal and Tethyan platyconic Proplanulitids.Pachyceratids have a wide paleobiogeographic distribution in NW Europe and on the Tethyan margins. The genus Pachyerymnoceras evolves in Ethiopian Province of the Tethyan Realm. Some species migrate into Indo-Malagasian Province and others, through the south Tethyan border came to Europe were they are found restricted to Upper Callovian (Athleta and Lamberti Zones). Therefore this migration has a duration of two or even three zones.     

Interprétation paléogéographique des données palynologiques du site du Paléolithique supérieur de Mezhyrich (Ukraine)

The results of palynological study of the Upper Paleolithic Mezhyrich site in central Ukraine are presented. Four local pollen zones were identified. The results of the palynological investigations allow us to hypothesize that the plant cover during Upper Paleolithic had a mosaic structure. The pollen record shows the presence of a few tree species with the predominance of herbaceous plants. We suggest that the river valleys and other local favorable sites were natural refugia where forest elements could survive even during the Last Glacial Maximum. These favorable landscapes to the existence of prehistoric hunters may have persisted during the Last Pleniglacial.     

Stratigraphie de la série tertiaire de Casamance (Sénégal)

The micropaleontological and sedimentological analysis of the cuttings and core-samples extracted from a certain number of borings conducted seaside Casamance, western Casamance and eastern Casamance (fig. 1), enabled the researches to determine Casamance stratigraphy and paleoecology during the tertiary period. The microfauna gathered (foraminifera and ostracoda) makes it possible to characterize the biozones P1 to P15/P16 followed by the biozones N1/N2 to N14, bringing into evidence the existence of Paleogene and Neogene which are separated by a gap of changeable amplitude.The sedimentological study has revealed the presence of a certein number of landmarks and lithologic mineralogical sets which seem to be constant in the studied boring.     

Ultrastructure de l'épithélium tégumentaire de Glossiphonia complanata (L.) (Hirudinée): cellules épithéliales et organes sensoriels de Bayer

Résumé Le tégument de Glossiphonia complanata comprend, outre les cellules épithéliales banales, de nombreux organes particuliers ou organes de Bayer, regroupés essentiellement sur la face dorsale de l'animal. Ils sont formés par une cellule apicale saillante enchassée dans une cellule musculaire en anneau.L'ensemble de ces formations est étudié du point de vue ultrastructural. Des cellules épithéliales partent des fibres nerveuses afférentes, sans doute vecteur des perceptions de stimuli mécaniques de pression au niveau du tégument; la réponse se faisant sans doute par la contraction de la cellule basale de chaque organe de Bayer, innervée par des fibres nerveuses efférentes, entrainant la saillie de la cellule apicale. Le hérissement de ces nombreuses papilles du tégument dorsal pourrait être un signal perçu par le partenaire sexuel, chez cette Hirudinée à fécondation hypodermique.

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Ultrastructure of the integumentary epithelium of Glossiphonia complanata (L.) (hirudinea): Epithelial cells and sensory organs of bayer

Summary The integument of Glossiphonia complanata, built up by epithelial cells, contains numerous particular organs (Bayer organs), mainly on the dorsal side of the animal. They consist of a protuberant apical cell, which is surrounded by a ring-shaped muscle cell. All the integumentary formations are studied from an ultrastructural point of view. From the epithelial cells issue afferent nerve fibres, considered as vectors of the perception of mechanical stimuli of pressure at the level of the integument; the response no doubt operating by the contraction of the basal muscle cell of each Bayer organ, innervated by efferent nerve fibres, bringing forth the protrusion of the apical cell. The erection of these numerous papillae of the dorsal integument might be a signal perceived by the sexual partner, fecundation occurring in this group of leeches under the integument.

     

Les cyprinodontiformes (Poissons téléostéens) oligocènes de Ronzon,Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire): Anatomie et signification paléoécologique

The revision of the fossil fishes from the Lower Oligocene of Ronzon, Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire, France), leads one to give a more precise account of their main anatomical and meristic features. According to the rules of zoological nomenclature, the unique fish species known from this locality must be named Prolebias aymardi (Sauvage). Some palaeoecological characters of these fishes are specified.     

Ultrastructure des photorécepteurs de Lineus ruber (O. F. Müller) (Hétéronémertes Lineidae)

Résumé Lors de la régénération traumatique des yeux de Lineus ruber la différenciation biochimique des nouvelles cellules pigmentaires est séquentielle. On assiste à l'apparition successive des chaînes enzymatiques nécéssaires à la biosynthèse de porphyrine et de mélanine.Les études ultrastructurale et autoradiographique à haute résolution de ces phénomènes — montrent que la mélanisation s'opère au niveau d'organites cellulaires spécialisés (prémélanosomes, mélanosomes). La porphyrinogénèse se développe dans des vacuoles et organites d'origine golgienne qui participent également à la mélanogénèse.

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Ultrastructure of photoreceptors in Lineus ruber (O. F. Müller)

Summary In Lineus ruber the biochemical differentiation of the new pigmentary cells is sequential during the reparative regeneration of the eyes. The enzymatic pathways for porphyrin and melanin biosynthesis appear successively.Ultrastructural and high resolution radioautography studies, show that melanization occurs in specialized organelles called premelanosomes, melanosomes and melanin granules. Prophyrogenesis occurs in Golgi vesicles which are also involved in melanogenesis.

     

Composés bromés de Rytiphlea tinctoria (Rhodophyceae)

Four aromatic bromo compounds have been isolated from the ethanolic extract of Rytiphlea tinctoria after treatment with diazomethane: 2,4-dibromo-1,3,5-trimethoxy-benzene,5,6,3′,5′-tetrabromo-3,4,2′,4′,6′-pentamethoxydiphenylmethane, 5,6-dibromo-3,4-dimethoxy-benzyl alcohol and its ethyl ether. In addition to sterols, amino acids, this extract also contains quinonoid bromo-pigments which could play a rôle in photosensitisation of chlorophylls, a rôle normally taken by the phycobilins, in other Rhodophyceae.     

Le Plio-Pléistocène de Camerota(Italie méridionale): Géomorphologie et Paléoflores

Geomorphological investigations have been carried out in Camerota surroundings where marine microfaunas have been discovered. So, we can separate the Late Pliocene deposits from Calabrian and post-Calabrian levels. Preliminary palynological results show a vegetational evolution in relation with the climate. Leaf-remains give informations on the structure of the vegetation.     

Analyse de populations d'isastrées bajociennes (Scléractiniaires jurassiques de France). Conséquences taxonomiques stratigraphiques et paléoécologiques

The present statistical study of two Bajocian populationsof Isastrea from eastern France uses different methods of measurement taking into account the colonial character. The results of the univariate and the multivariate analyses together with direct observation of qualitative characters show that only two species are present in the samples: Isastrea bernardiana and I.tenuistriata. A new synonymy is suggested for the Bajocian species. Genera such as Andemantastraea All. and Parisastraea All. correspond to the common variation of Isastrea. The taxonomic position of other Jurassic Isastrea is examined. It is probably possible to use extreme morphotypes as stratigraphic markers owing to an eventual anagenesis.A comparison between the two samples denotes that the variation range or the mean value of some quantitative characters (number, thickness of septa, dimension of corallites, trabecular density) contributes to the paleoecological interpretation.The present paper emphasizes the necessity ofwell-defined species based preferably on population study, for a reliable generic definition.     

Ultrastructure des photorécepteurs de Lineus ruber (O. F. Müller) (Hétéronémertes Lineïdae)

Summary The eyes of the Nemertean worm Lineus ruber are situated on the dorsal face of the animal in two lateral bands in front of the cerebral ganglia. There are 6 or 8 ocelli per animal enclosed in the cephalic parenchyme. They consist of a pigmented eyecup in which 50 photoreceptor cells are present. The photoreceptrice cells have:dendritic processes which are full of mitochondria, neurotubules, vacuoles and only one axial filament;a pericaryon with rough endoplasmic reticulum, a Golgi apparatus and few mitochondria.

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Résumé Les yeux de la Némerte marine Lineus ruber sont situés sur la face dorsale de l'animal, en deux rangées parallèles à l'avant des ganglions cérébroïdes. On en dénombre 6 à 8 localisés dans le parenchyme céphalique. Ils consistent en une cupule pigmentaire entourant une cinquantaine de cellules visuelles qui rejoignent les centres nerveux supérieurs. Pour les cellules photoréceptrices on distingue:un processus dendritique riche en mitochondries, neurotubules, vacuoles et possédant un axe médian;un corps cellulaire où l'on trouve du réticulum endoplasmique rugueux, un appareil de Golgi développé mais peu de mitochondries.

     

Les ammonites boréales des formationsnéocomiennes du Sud-Est français (province subméditerranéenne)

The boreal Ammonites (and the more or lessphylogenetically related ones) of the southeast France (Tethyan Realm) are described and figured. 24 forms are refered to, or compared with, previously identified species. 3 are left under open nomenclature, and 7 are new ones. Two new subgenus: Julianites (Paquiericeras) and Lemurostephanus (Olcostephanus) are also introduced.Their biostratigraphic position in the Frenchzonal scheme is detailed. Their contribution to the establishment of correlation between the Boreal and Tethyan provinces is stressed.The most interesting feature is the identification of a Prodichotomites horizon just below the Verrucosum zone, allowing comparison of the definition of the Lower-Upper Valanginian boundary in these two paleobiogeographic realms.     

Découverte de faunes d'Ammonites de la zone à Platynota(Kimméridgien inférieur) dans les Monts de Chellala (avant-pays Tellien,Algérie); Conséquences stratigraphiques et paléogéographiques

In Chellala mountains (Seba el Abiod), in Western Algeria, new biostratigraphic data, based on Ammonites, allow characterize, for the first time in North Africa, the Platynota zone with the species-index Sutneria platynota. This species was known, to the present time, only in the South European border. These new biostratigraphic data show the diachronism of flyschoid facies. They do not exceed middle Oxfordian in the Tlemcenian zone; on the contrary they go up to lower Kimmeridgian in the preatlasic zone.     

Répartition de la carcinine (β-alanylhistamine) chez les crustacés décapodes

Carcinine (β-alanylhistamine) is present in ail Portunidae, whether they belong to the subfamilies Portuninae, Polybiinae or Carcininae. Portunidae are thus an homogenous group regarding this biochemical character. The compound is also present in Atelecyclidae making them akin to Portunidae. It is absent in all other Crustacea Brachyura which were analysed, as well as in Macrura and Anomura.