82 Taxonomic revision of sphaerotrichia divaricata (C. AG.) kylin (ectocarpales S.L., phaeophyceae), with a reappraisal of s. firma (GEPP) a. zinova from the northwestern pacific

Specimens of Sphaerotrichia in Japan can be classified into two morphotypes based on mode of branching and anatomy: 1) specimens having an obvious (traceable) main axis associated with more first-order branches, and the distance between the branches is relatively constant; 2) specimens that branches more or less divaricately and the distance between branches tends to be shorter in the distal portion. Molecular analyses of North Atlantic and North Pacific Sphaerotrichia using ribo-somal RNA (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 and IGS regions between 26S and 5S rDNA) and Rubisco (almost complete rbcL gene and the spacer between rbcL and rbcS) gene sequences revealed that there are two major genetic groups (i.e. Group-1 and Group-2), whereas the sequence length variation in ITS1 suggested subdivisions of Group-2 into two subgroups (Group-2Atlantic and Group-2Pacific). Specimens belonging to Group-1 were generally epilithic, and morphologically corresponded to Sphaerotrichia firma (Gepp) A. Zinova. Specimens belonging to Group-2 were epiphytic or epilithic and morphologically corresponded to S. divaricata (C. Ag.) Kylin.     

Hemoglobinopathies in the Hamilton region. I. A 4-year survey.

A regional laboratory for the diagnosis and investigation of hemoglobinopathies was established by the Hamilton District Program in Laboratory Medicine in October 1970. Specimens from patients suspected of having a hemoglobinopathy were referred to the regional laboratory from all the hospitals participating in the program. Between October 1970 and October 1974, 3547 specimens were screened for an abnormal hemoglobin and thalassemia; 758 cases of thalassemia, 165 cases of abnormal hemoglobin and 14 mixed cases were diagnosed. Before 1970, 110 cases of thalassemia and 12 cases of abnormal hemoglobin were on record in the Hamilton region. Regionalization of laboratory services provides a more effective means of screening for abnormalities in hemoglobin structure and synthesis and facilitates the opportunity for improving diagnostic procedures.     

STUDIES OF PALEOZOIC FUNGI. I. THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF TRAQUAIRIA (ASCOMYCOTA)

Traquairia is one of the several unusual fungal structures occurring in Pennsylvanian coal balls. Specimens were initially described from European sediments and are now known from the Pennsylvanian of North America. Although Traquairia was originally believed to be a protozoan closely related to the radiolarians, its structure and organization suggest affinities with members of the fungal group, Ascomycota. Specimens are irregularly shaped and up to 1.0 mm in diameter. Each cleistothecium bears prominent radiating spines that are continuous with a peripheral mat of extensively branched, delicate hyphal filaments. A complex wall encloses a central cavity which may contain a number of asci with ascospores. Among extant fungi, Traquairia is most similar in form to members of the Eurotiales and Erysiphales.     

A phenetic investigation of Psophocarpus Neck.ex DC.(Leguminosae-Phaseoleae)

Morphological data were gathered from 126 herbarium specimens representing ten species of Psophocarpus. Specimens were scored for 29 vegetative, 46 inflorescence, 16 legume and six seed characters. The data were analysed using cluster analysis and ordination and the results used to produce an overall phenetic classification. The proposed classification includes a tenth species recently distinguished, but undescribed by Verdcourt. Keys are provided to the subgenera and sections, as well as the ten taxa recognized and the classification is discussed in relation to previous classifications of the genus.     

Two new species of tardigrades from Short Mountain, Tennessee, U.S.A.

Tardigrades were collected from three seepage spring sites at 549m on Short Mountain, Cannon County, Tennessee. Three terrestrial samples and three aquatic samples were taken monthly from each site. Terrestrial samples included mosses and lichens from rocks and fallen trees; one sample of leaf litter was also collected from two of the sites. Aquatic samples included sediment, decaying leaf litter, and aquatic plants. Specimens of tardigrades were mounted on individual slides in Hoyer's medium. Species were identified and photographed using phase and differential contrast microscopy. Twenty-eight species representing 13 genera were recorded: Pseudechiniscus, Echiniscus, Doryphoribius, Ramazzottius, Hypsibius, Isohypsibius, Dipliascon, Platicrista, Itaquascon, Murrayon, Macrobiotus, Minibiotus , and Milnesium. One of the Pseudechmiscus species and an Isohypsibius species were new to science and are described in this paper.     

Guided transtracheal distal pulmonary brushing-washing: diagnosing acute pneumonia in high-risk patients.

Transtracheal brushing-washing of distal pulmonary lesions was performed in 20 patients. Specimens were obtained by brushing and washing through a catheter placed in the pulmonary lesion with the aid of a guide. In nine patients pathogenic organisms were isolated. In the other 11 patients infectious studies of the specimens were negative, five of the patients (true-negatives) showing no infection and six (false-negatives) showing infection. Serious complications were uncommon, but one patient, who had diffuse intravascular coagulation, died. This procedure seems to represent an advance over transtracheal aspiration and is an effective alternative to such invasive methods are transthoracic lung aspiration and pulmonary biopsy.     

A new species of Sabellacheres M. Sars, 1862 (Copepoda: Gastrodelphyidae) from a deep-water benthic polychaete in Antarctic waters, with a key to the species of the genus

Specimens of a deep-living sabellid polychaete of the genus Perkinsiana Knight-Jones dredged in Antarctic waters were found to be parasitised by an undescribed species of the cyclopoid copepod genus Sabellacheres M. Sars, 1862. Specimens of both sexes were studied using light microscopy and SEM, and compared with its congeners. The new species, Sabellacheres antarcticus n. sp., can be distinguished from its congeners by the shape and proportions of the body and brood-pouch, its 4-segmented antennae, the shape and length of the distal process of the second antennular segment, the position of leg 3, and the structure of the male maxilliped. This is only the second record of a species of this genus from the southern hemisphere. The new species was found on a single host species, as is typical for most species of Sabellacheres. A key for the identification of both sexes of the species of Sabellacheres is included.     

Chromadorita ceratoserolis sp. n. (Chromadoridae), a free-living marine nematode epibiotically on the isopod Ceratoserolis trilobitoides from Antarctica

Summary Chromadorita ceratoserolis sp. n. is described. Specimens were found amongst eggs in the marsupium of the marine benthic isopod Ceratoserolis trilobitoides from Antarctic sea waters (233–728 m depth).     

暗色丝孢菌研究 I.两个中国新记录属和三个中国新记录种

报道了暗色丝孢菌的三个中国新记录种Beltraniella portoricensis、Spadicoides xylogena和Periconia circinata,其中Beltraniella和Spadicoides两属在中国首次发现.研究的标本保藏于山东农业大学植物病理标本室(HSAUP).     

根足虫草琅琊山变种新变种及其无性型被毛孢新种

报道采自安徽省滁州市琅琊山林场的一种虫草及其无性型,经鉴定为根足虫草琅琊山变种Cordycepsheteropodavar.langyashanensis新变种。多批次收集弹射的子囊孢子分离得到其无性型,经鉴定为一被毛孢新种,命名为根足被毛孢Hirsutellaheteropoda。模式标本及其无性型菌株干培养物保存在安徽农业大学虫生菌研究中心(RCEFAAU)。     

暗色丝孢菌研究I.——两个中国新记录属和三个中国新记录种*

报道了暗色丝孢菌的三个中国新记录种:Beltraniellaportoricensis、Spadicoidesxylogena和Periconiacircinata,其中Beltraniella和Spadicoides两属在中国首次发现。研究的标本保藏于山东农业大学植物病理标本室(HSAUP)。     

中国砖格丝孢菌研究I.砖格孢属

在进行中国砖格丝孢菌分类研究中,发现砖格孢属一个新种和两个中国新记录种。新种是泰山砖格孢Dictyosporiumtaishanensis,新记录种是索兰砖格孢Dictyosporiumsolani和七臂砖格孢Dictyosporiumheptasporum。分别对三个种进行了中文描述,并附图,新种有拉丁文描述。研究标本保存在山东农业大学植物病理学标本室(HSAUP)。     

中国毛壳菌科研究III.毛壳菌属和梭孢壳属的种(英文)

报道了毛壳菌属和梭孢壳属5个新记录种,同丝毛壳Chaetomiumhomopilatum,刺毛壳C.spinosum,变绿毛壳C.virescens,小孢梭孢壳Thielaviamicrospora,栖土梭孢壳T.terricola。根据所采集的标本和菌种对这些种进行了描述和照像。干制培养物标本和菌种保藏在西北农林科技大学真菌标本室(HMUABO)。     

T-strain mycoplasma in the chimpanzee.

Specimens from 4 chimpanzees were cultured for T-strain mycoplasma and Mycoplasma hominis. T-strain mycoplasmas were recovered from the genital tract and throat of a male and the genital tract of his female cagemate; neither had clinical evidence of infection. Two other male chimpanzees were culturally negative for T-strain mycoplasmas. M hominis was not isolated from any of the animals. The chimpanzee may serve as a suitable experimental model for studying the role of T-strain mycoplasmas in human urethritis and reproductive failure.     

Pseudomastus deltaicus gen. et sp.n. (Polychaeta: Capitellidae) from a shallow water bay in the North- Western Mediterranean Sea

Specimens of Pseudomastus deltaicus gen. et sp.n. (Capitellidae), were collected from muddy bottoms in Els Alfacs Bay (Ebre Delta), a semi-enclosed shallow water area. The main diagnostic characteristics are the possession of 12 thoracic setigers, of which the first 10 have only capillary setae and the last two have capillary notosetae and neuropodial hooded hooks, and presence of branchiae in the abdominal region. Pygidium bearing three anal cirri.     

中国砖格丝孢菌研究I.砖格孢属*

在进行中国砖格丝孢菌分类研究中,发现砖格孢属一个新种和两个中国新记录种。新种是泰山砖格孢Dictyosporiumtaishanensis,新记录种是索兰砖格孢Dictyosporiumsolani和七臂砖格孢Dictyosporiumheptasporum。分别对三个种进行了中文描述,并附图,新种有拉丁文描述。研究标本保存在山东农业大学植物病理学标本室(HSAUP)。     

Occurrence of Kudoa sp. (Myxozoa) in Trachurus trachurus L. (osteichthyes) in Portugal

Specimens of Trachurus trachurus L., obtained monthly in a fish market of Oporto from October 1998 to August 1999, were examined for the presence of Kudoa in the muscle. Kudoa sp. spores were found in 84.7% of the specimens (n = 209). The prevalence was not significantly different between seasons and was not related to the host's length. The infection does not seem to have negative effects on the fish quality once no macroscopic pseudocysts or myoliquefaction were detected.     

The life cycle of Asymphylodora perccotti sp. n. (Trematoda: Lissorchiidae) in the Russian Southern Far East

Specimens of Asymphylodora perccotti sp. n. (Trematoda: Lissorchidae) were found in the esophagus of the freshwater fish Perccottus glenii (Odobantidae) taken from the Bolshaya Ussurka River Basin (Primorsky Region, Russian Southern Far East). The first intermediate host of this trematode is a gastropod, Parafossarulus manchouricus, and the secondary hosts are the same mollusk and Boreoelona ussuriensis. Specimens of the new species are similar to A. amnicolae identified by Stunkard in 1959, but the mature worms have larger suckers and shorter ceca. The cercariae of these species are distinguished by body, suckers and pharynx size. These organs in A. perccotti sp. n. are more than one-third larger than what is observed in A. amnicolae. In addition, the new species lacks the capacity for progenesis. Finally, the new species is unusual in that it resides in the fish esophagus instead of the intestine, as is common for most Asymphylodora species. Partial ribosomal DNA sequences and phylogenetic reconstruction sequence data indicate that these worms represent a new digenean species.     

Spiranthes sinensis var.amoena in Japan contains two seasonally differentiated groups

Specimens ofSpiranthes sinensis var.amoena in four Harbaria in Japan and living materials from four localities were examined for the flowering time. As a result, two distinct types, flowering in spring and autumn respectively, are recognized.     

中国毛壳菌科研究III.毛壳菌属和梭孢壳属的种

报道了毛壳菌属和梭孢壳属5个新记录种,同丝毛壳Chaetomiumhomopilatum,刺毛壳C.spinosum,变绿毛壳C.virescens,小孢梭孢壳Thielaviamicrospora,栖土梭孢壳T.terricola。根据所采集的标本和菌种对这些种进行了描述和照像。干制培养物标本和菌种保藏在西北农林科技大学真菌标本室(HMUABO)。