Change in the composition of fauna associated with Pocillopora spp. (Scleractinia, Pocilloporidae) following transplantation

Introduction: Associated fauna comprises most of the diversity of a coral reef and performs ecological functions essential to the reef's survival. Since Pocillopora corals harbor an important associated fauna, reef restoration efforts are underway in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica, to preserve them. Objective: To describe changes in cryptofauna and fish communities associated with Pocillopora colonies to better understand the succession of associated fauna following transplantation. Methods: An experimental patch of 30 nursery-grown Pocillopora colonies and a control patch containing no colonies were monitored for 8 months following transplantation in Golfo Dulce. Cryptofauna within each colony and fish within each patch were observed using SCUBA to quantify temporal changes in the abundance, diversity, and community structure of the colonies. Results: The abundance and diversity of cryptofauna increased throughout the experiment. Obligate symbiont decapods were the most abundant. The composition of the community of cryptofauna differed between periods with fish in the genus Scarus as the main contributor to any differences. The increase in abundance and diversity of cryptofauna and fish may reflect coral growth and the corresponding availability of space and environmental complexity in the experimental patch. The composition of the cryptofauna communities was generally consistent with other studies. However, a high density of decapod symbionts could suggest that without other Pocillopora colonies to move to, they may crowd together despite their aggressive tendencies. Conclusions: Pocillopora colonies will experience an increase in symbionts that could positively contribute to the health and survival of the coral following transplantation.

Introducción: La fauna asociada comprende la mayor parte de la diversidad de un arrecife de coral y realiza funciones ecológicas esenciales para la supervivencia del arrecife. Dado que los corales Pocillopora albergan una importante fauna asociada, se están realizando esfuerzos de restauración de arrecifes en Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica, para preservarlos. Objetivo: Describir los cambios en la comunidad de criptofauna y peces asociados a las colonias de Pocillopora para comprender mejor la sucesión de la fauna asociada después del trasplante. Métodos: Un parche experimental de 30 colonias de Pocillopora cultivadas en vivero y un parche de control que no contenía colonias fueron monitoreados durante 8 meses después del trasplante en Golfo Dulce. La criptofauna dentro de cada colonia y los peces dentro de cada parche se observaron usando SCUBA para cuantificar los cambios temporales en la abundancia, diversidad y estructura de la comunidad de las colonias. Resultados: La abundancia y diversidad de criptofauna aumentó a lo largo del experimento. Los decápodos simbiontes obligados fueron los más abundantes. La composición de la comunidad de criptofauna difirió entre períodos con peces del género Scarus como el principal contribuyente a cualquier diferencia. El aumento en la abundancia y diversidad de criptofauna y peces puede reflejar el crecimiento de coral y la correspondiente disponibilidad de espacio y complejidad ambiental en el parche experimental. La composición de las comunidades de criptofauna fue generalmente consistente con otros estudios. Sin embargo, una alta densidad de simbiontes decápodos podría sugerir que, sin otras colonias de Pocillopora a las que trasladarse, pueden amontonarse a pesar de sus tendencias agresivas. Conclusiones: Las colonias de Pocillopora experimentarán un aumento de simbiontes que podrían contribuir positivamente a la salud y supervivencia del coral después del trasplante.

The role of spine length in crustacean and fish associations with echinoids at Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico / El papel de la longitud de la espina en la asociación de crustáceos y peces con equinoideos en Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, México

Introduction: Echinoids (sea urchins) provide shelter for a variety of facultative or obligatory ectosymbionts. Objective: To evaluate the hypothesis that decapods and fishes prefer to associate with echinoid individuals and species that have longer spines. Methods: We visually studied the frequency of decapod crustaceans and fishes associated with echinoids in shallow water (< 4 m) and deeper water (5-20 m) at Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico, during 1-6 January 2019. Results: We inspected 1 058 echinoids of six species. Five decapod species associated with three species of echinoids. When compared with other echinoid species, in shallow water, decapods associated 5.1 times more often with the longest-spined echinoid Diadema mexicanum (7.0 times more decapods per individual D. mexicanum); in deeper water, association frequency was similar for all echinoid species. Fourteen fish species associated with four echinoid species. In shallow water, fishes associated 2.6 times more with D. mexicanum (4.5 times more fishes per individual). There was no preferred echinoid species in deeper water. Longer-spined D. mexicanum had more decapods and fishes. Associations were more frequent in shallow water. Multiple individuals and species of decapods and fish often associated together with a single D. mexicanum. The decapod that presumably is Tuleariocaris holthuisi showed a possible obligatory association with one of the equinoids (D. mexicanum); the other decapods and all fish species are facultative associates. Conclusion: Our results support the hypothesis that decapods and fishes associate most frequently with echinoids with the longest spines, presumably to reduce the risk of predation.

Introducción: Los equinoideos (erizos de mar) brindan refugio a una variedad de ectosimbiontes facultativos u obligatorios. Objetivo: Evaluar la hipótesis de que los decápodos y los peces prefieren asociarse con individuos y especies de equinoideos con espinas más largas. Métodos: Estudiamos visualmente la frecuencia de crustáceos decápodos y peces asociados con equinoideos en aguas poco profundas (< 4 m) y aguas más profundas (5-20 m) en Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, México, del 1-6 de enero 2019. Resultados: Examinamos 1 058 equinoideos de seis especies. Cinco especies de decápodos se asociaron con tres especies de equinoideos. Al comparar con otras especies de equinoideos, en aguas poco profundas, los decápodos se asociaron 5.1 veces más frecuentemente con la especie de equinoideo de espinas más largas, Diadema mexicanum (7.0 veces más decápodos por individuo en D. mexicanum); en aguas más profundas, la frecuencia fue similar para todas las especies de equinoideos. Catorce especies de peces se asociaron con 4 especies de equinoideos. En aguas poco profundas, los peces se asociaron 2.6 veces más con D. mexicanum (4.5 veces más peces por individuo). No hubo preferencia por una especie de equinoideo en aguas más profundas. Individuos de D. mexicanum con espinas largas tuvieron más asociación con decápodos y peces. Las asociaciones se dieron con mayor frecuencia en aguas poco profundas. Múltiples individuos y especies de decápodos y peces a menudo se asociaron con un solo D. mexicanum. Un decápodo que presumiblemente es Tuleariocaris holthuisi mostró una posible asociación obligatoria con uno de los equinoideos (D. mexicanum); las otras especies de decápodos y todas las especies de peces presentaron asociaciones facultativas. Conclusión: Nuestros resultados apoyan la hipótesis de que los decápodos y los peces se asociaron con mayor frecuencia con los equinoideos con las espinas más largas, presumiblemente para reducir el riesgo de depredación.

Identificación de microbiota bucal en caninos en estado de abandono / Identification of Bucal Microbiota in Canines in State of Abandonment

Resumen Objetivo. Describir la microbiota que se encuentra en la cavidad bucal de caninos en condición de abandono de la Fundación Razas Únicas en el municipio de Chía -Cundinamarca. Métodos. Para el estudio se tomaron 29 muestras orales con escobillón a 23 caninos de la Fundación Razas Únicas del municipio de Chía - Cundinamarca. 23 muestras se recolectaron para identificación de bacterias aerobias y anaerobias facultativas, las cuales se transportaron en medio líquido tripticasa soya y 6 muestras para recuperación de bacterias anaerobias estrictas transportadas en medio VMGA-III. El aislamiento de los microorganismos se realizó en medios selectivos y la identificación con el sistema BD BBL™ Crystal™. Resultados. De las 29 muestras analizadas se aislaron 59 bacterias, entre ellas 15 géneros y 15 especies diferentes como; Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter sakazakii, Enterobacter cloacae, Enterococcus durans, Enterococcus faecalis, Eikenella corrodens, Porphyromonas endodontalis, Fusobacterium spp y Capnocytophaga spp. De acuerdo con la revisión de la literatura, las bacterias anaerobias encontradas están principalmente relacionadas con enfermedad periodontal y las enterobacterias con contaminación oro-fecal.

Abstract Objective. To describe the microbiota found in the oral cavity of canines in condition of abandonment of the Razas Únicas Foundation in the municipality of Chía - Cundinamarca. Methods. For the study, 29 oral samples were taken with a brush from 23 canines from the Razas Únicas Foundation of the municipality of Chía - Cundinamarca. 23 samples were collected for identification of facultative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, which were transported in soybean tripticase liquid medium and 6 samples for recovery of strict anaerobic bacteria transported in VMGA-III medium. The isolation of the microorganisms was carried out in selective media and identification with the BD BBL™ Crystal™ system. Results. From the 29 samples analyzed, 59 bacteria were isolated, including 15 genera and 15 different species such as Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter sakazakii, Enterobacter cloacae, Enterococcus durans, Enterococcus faecalis, Eikenella corrodens, Porphyromonas endodontalis, Fusobacterium spp and Capnocytophaga spp. According to the review of the literature, the anaerobic bacteria found are mainly related to periodontal disease and the enterobacteria with oral-fecal contamination.

Culture-dependent approaches to explore the prevalence of root canal pathogens from endodontic infections

Abstract: Endodontic infections are considered to be caused by the presence of various microorganisms within the root canal system. Recognition of this microbiota contributes to the successful treatment of infected root canals. This study investigated the microorganisms associated with primary and secondary endodontic infections via culture methods, biochemical tests, and molecular approaches in an Iranian population. Microbial specimens were collected from 36 patients with primary endodontic infection and 14 patients with a history of root canal therapy. Advanced microbiological culture techniques were used to isolate microbiota; subsequently, biochemical tests and 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing were performed to identify the microorganisms. Within the total 218 cultivable isolates, Veillonella parvula (20.6%) was found to occur with the highest frequency in primary endodontic infection, followed by Porphyromonas gingivalis (14.1%), and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (9.2%). Enterococcus faecalis (36.6%) was the most predominant microorganism in secondary endodontic infections, followed by Candida albicans, Propionibacterium acnes, and V. parvula with frequencies of 20%, 2%, and 2%, respectively. It was concluded that V. parvula and E. faecalis was most frequently found in primary and secondary endodontic infections, respectively.

Dissemination of Aleurocanthus woglumi in citrus plants, its natural enemies and new host plants in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Disseminação de Aleurocanthus woglumi em citros, seus inimigos naturais e novas plantas hospedeiras no estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

ABSTRACT: Aleurocanthus woglumi is an exotic pest, widely disseminated in Brazil, with a high preference for citrus plants, but with a polyphagous feeding habit. The contribution of the state of Rio de Janeiro in the Brazilian production of citrus fruits is small; however, there are still public policies that encourage citrus production in the state. In 2010, the appearance of this pest in Rio de Janeiro was confirmed in the municipality of Cachoeiras de Macacu. The objectives of this research were to evaluate the dissemination of A. woglumi in this state, conduct a survey of new species of host plants, identify and evaluate the population of natural enemies present at two orchards that grow 'Tahiti' limes ( Citrus latifolia ) infested by the pest in Cachoeiras de Macacu, RJ, Brazil. In 19 municipalities, leaves of citrus and other species of plants presenting aleyrodid nymphs were collected, and yellow sticky traps were installed to capture adults for subsequent identification. At the 'Tahiti' lime orchards, the leaf collections were done to confirm the species of Aleyrodidae , and regarding A. woglumi , the natural enemies associated with this pest were collected directly from the infested plants. The results showed that A. woglumi is wide-spread in 12 municipalities. Three new host plants for A. woglumi were identified: Artocarpus heterophyllus ( Moraceae ) , Pouteria caimito ( Sapotaceae ) and Struthanthus flexicaulis ( Loranthaceae ). In Cachoeiras de Macacu, a new species of parasitoid of A. woglumi nymphs was named: Encarsia pergandiella (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae ), while the insects in the Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) family have stood out as predators of this pest.

RESUMO: Aleurocanthus woglumi é uma praga exótica, amplamente disseminada no Brasil, com grande preferência pelos citros, mas com hábito alimentar polífago. A participação do estado do Rio de Janeiro na produção brasileira de citros é pequena; todavia, ainda ocorrem políticas públicas de incentivo à citricultura no Estado. Em 2010, a ocorrência dessa praga no estado do Rio de Janeiro foi confirmada no município de Cachoeiras de Macacu. Os objetivos deste trabalho foram avaliar a disseminação de A. woglumi nesse Estado, levantar novas espécies de plantas hospedeiras, identificar e avaliar a população de seus inimigos naturais presentes em dois pomares de lima-ácida ( Citrus latifolia ) 'Tahiti', infestados pela praga em Cachoeiras de Macacu, RJ, Brasil. Foram realizadas coletas de folhas de citros e de outras espécies de plantas com presença de ninfas de aleirodídeos em 19 municípios, e armadilhas adesivas amarelas foram instaladas para a captura de adultos, para posterior identificação. Nos pomares de lima-ácida, coletas de folhas foram feitas para confirmar a espécie de aleirodídeo e, em se tratando de A. woglumi , coletaram-se inimigos naturais associados a essa praga diretamente nas plantas infestadas. Os resultados mostraram que A. woglumi está disseminada em 12 municípios. Três novas espécies de plantas hospedeiras de A. woglumi foram identificadas: Artocarpus heterophyllus ( Moraceae ), Pouteria caimito ( Sapotaceae ) e Struthanthus flexicaulis ( Loranthaceae ). Em Cachoeiras de Macacu, uma nova espécie de parasitoide de ninfas de A. woglumi foi assinalada: Encarsia pergandiella (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae ), enquanto que os insetos representantes da família Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) se destacaram como predadores dessa praga.

Maize-Dwelling insects omnivory in Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) egg masses

This work reports the first record of omnivory behavior of Diabrotica speciosa (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae), Leptoglossus zonatus (Hemiptera, Coreidae), Monocrepidius aff. posticus and Monocrepidius fuscofasciatus (Coleoptera, Elateridae) on fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) egg masses in maize fields. Macrophotography was used to record the activity of these insects on fall armyworm sentinel egg masses during 2009 and 2010 maize growing seasons. The presence of omnivorous insects changes the species population dynamics within the ecosystem. Therefore, the implications of these interactions should be understood and taken into consideration for integrated pest management enhancement.

The effect of environment on development and survival of pupae of the necrophagous fly Ophyra albuquerquei Lopes (Diptera, Muscidae)

The effect of environment on development and survival of pupae of the necrophagous fly Ophyra albuquerquei Lopes (Diptera, Muscidae). Species of Ophyra Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 are found in decomposing bodies, usually in fresh, bloated and decay stages. Ophyra albuquerquei Lopes, for example, can be found in animal carcasses. The influence of environmental factors has not been evaluated in puparia of O. albuquerquei. Thus, the focus of this work was motivated by the need for models to predict the development of a necrophagous insect as a function of abiotic factors. Colonies of O. albuquerquei were maintained in the laboratory to obtain pupae. On the tenth day of each month 200 pupae, divided equally into 10 glass jars, were exposed to the environment and checked daily for adult emergence of each sample. We concluded that the high survival rate observed suggested that the diets used for rearing the larvae and maintaining the adults were appropriate. Also, the data adjusted to robust generalized linear models and there were no interruptions of O. albuquerquei pupae development within the limits of temperatures studied in southern Rio Grande do Sul, given the high survival presented.

Efeito de fatores ambientais sobre o desenvolvimento e sobrevivência de pupas de Ophyra albuquerquei Lopes (Diptera, Muscidae). Espécies de Ophyra Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 são encontradas em corpos em decomposição, usualmente nas fases fresca, inchamento e murcha. Entre estas espécies, Ophyra albuquerquei Lopes, 1985 pode ser encontrada em carcaças de ratos e coelhos. A influência de fatores ambientais sobre pupas de O. albuquerquei não tinha sido avaliada até o momento. Desta maneira, o foco deste trabalho foi motivado pela necessidade por modelos de previsão do desenvolvimento de insetos necrófagos em função de fatores abióticos. Colônias de O. albuquerquei foram mantidas em laboratório para a obtenção de pupas. Até o décimo dia de cada mês, 200 pupas distribuídas em 10 frascos de vidro foram expostas ao meio e foi verificada diariamente a emergência dos adultos de cada amostra. Os dados se ajustaram a modelos lineares generalizados robustos. Além disto, foi concluído que não existem limiares mínimos e máximos de temperatura para o desenvolvimento de pupas de O. albuquerquei no sul do Rio Grande do Sul, devido à alta sobrevivência apresentada.

Eficiencia del tratamiento de aguas residuales por lagunas facultativas e implicaciones en la salud pública

El objetivo principal de esta investigación fue evaluar la Estación de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales (ETAR) de Ilha Solteira (SP) en relación a su eficiencia, acumulación de lodos y los posibles efectos en la salud pública producidos por la calidad del efluente final. La investigación consistió en el estudio batimétrico de las lagunas de estabilización facultativas primarias y un monitoreo de 24 horas consecutivas en el que se caracterizó los afluentes; los efluentes; las condiciones físicas de la ETAR y se diagnosticó el comportamiento de la Estación en relación al tratamiento de las aguas residuales. Se determinó que pese a que la carga orgánica efluente se encontró dentro de los rangos recomendados, la eficiencia de remoción de la Demanda Bioquímica de Oxígeno de 78% estuvo muy próxima a la mínima permitida por la legislación brasilera vigente; la cantidad de Coliformes totales y fecales, así como las concentraciones de sólidos totales en el efluente sobrepasaron los valores permitidos; sin embargo, la concentración de sólidos sedimentables cumplió a cabalidad con la norma ambiental presentando valores menores a 1,0mL/L. Los resultados mostraron que la estación requiere control operacional y mantenimiento más efectivos. Se evidenció la necesidad de implementar un sistema de pos tratamiento que garantice la disminución de los impactos ambientales producidos por los efluentes y los riesgos a la salud pública tanto en la zona de descarga como aguas abajo del punto de vertimiento final.

The main objective of this research was to evaluate the situation of the Ilha Solteira'44;s (SP) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in connection with its efficiency, sludge accumulation and possible effects on public health produced by the quality in the final effluent. The research consisted in the batimetric study of the facultative primary stabilization ponds and a 24 consecutive hours monitoring in which there were characterized the affluent, the effluents and the STP physical conditions, and the Station behavior in relation to the wastewater treatment was diagnosed. It was established that despite the fact that the effluent organic load was between the recommended levels, the Biochemical Oxygen Demand efficiency removal of 78% was very near to the minimum values allowed by the Brazilian current Legislation; the total and faecal Coliforms, and total solids concentrations at the effluent exceeded the permitted values. However, the settleable solids concentration achieved the environmental regulation with values lower than 1,0mL/L.The results indicated that the STP requires operational controls and more effective maintenance. It was showed the need to install a post treatment system that guarantees the reduction of the environmental impacts produced by the effluents and the public health risks in the discharge zone as well as in the downstream of the final dump point.

Achados bacterianos encontrados na secreção da otite média cronica: estudo comparativo entre o colesteatoma (OMCC) e a otite média cronica simples (OMCS) / Bacterial findings found in the chronic otitis media secretion: comparative study between cholesteatoma (OMCC) and simple chronic otitis media (SCOM)

Introdução: Foi feita uma comparação na frequencia com que os patogenos infectantes foram detectados na supuração causada pelo colesteatoma e pela otite crônica simples no período de 2006 a 2008. Objetivo: Fazer um estudo comparativo entre os achados bacterianos encontrados na secreção da otite crônica simples e a colesteatomatosa. Método: Foram estudados a bacterioscopia de 83 pacientes (125 orelhas) portadores de otite média crônica, sendo 43 (52 orelhas) com colesteatoma e 40 (73 orelhas) com otite crônica simples, com predominância de idade dos 16 aos 20 anos. A duração da otorreia variou entre 2 meses e 10 anos. Para a colheita do material utilizamos um equipamento bastante pratico com caldo de tioglicolato dentro e fora enviados ao laboratório por um período máximo de até 18 horas. Resultados: O S. aureus foi mais frequente na otite crônica simples, enquanto que os anaeróbios foram mais frequentes no colesteatoma. A P. aeruginosa foi mais frequente na otite crônica simples e o Corynebacterium sp. apresentou maior frequencia no colesteatoma. o S. epidermidis apareceu com frequencias iguais em ambas as doenças otológicas. Conclusão: Não encontramos mudanças notáveis na bacteriologia dessas duas doenças. Na otite crônica simples os achados mais frequentes foram S. aureus, Pseudomonas sp. e fungos. No colesteatoma os achados mais frequentes foram os Anaeróbios e o Corynibacterium sp. A frequencia de aparecimento para S. epidermidis, Klebisiela sp. e Streptococcus sp. foi igual em nosso estudo.

Introduction: This study carried out a comparison in the frequency with which the infecting pathogens were detected in the suppuration caused by cholesteatoma and simple chronic otitis media in the period from 2006 to 2008. Objective: To carry out a comparative study between the bacterial findings found in the simple and cholesteatomatous chronic otitis media secretion. Method: We studied the bacterioscopy of 83 patients (125 ears) with chronic otitis media, 43 (52 ears) with cholesteatoma and 40 (73 ears) with simple chronic otitis, and age prevalence from 16 to 20 years. The duration of otorrhea ranged between 2 months and 10 years. For collection of the material we used very practical instrument with tioglicolate broth inside and outside sent to the laboratory for a maximum period of until 18 hours. Results: The S. aureus was more frequent in the simple chronic otitis, and the anaerobic were more frequent in the cholesteatoma. The P. aeruginosa was more frequent in the simple chronic otitis and the Corynebacterium sp. presented a higher frequency in cholesteatoma. The S. epidermidis appeared with the same frequencies in both otologic diseases. Conclusion: We did not find any critical changes in the bacteriology of either disease. In the simple chronic otitis, the most frequent findings were S. aureus, Pseudomonas sp. and fungi. In the cholesteatoma, the most frequent findings were the Anaerobios and Corynibacterium sp. The frequency of S. epidermidis, Klebisiela sp. and Streptococcus sp. was the same in our study.

Buffering capacity and membrane H+ conductance of protease producing facultative alkaliphilic bacterium Bacillus flexus from mangrove soil. Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics. 2009 June; 46(3): 261-265.

A facultative alkaliphilic protease-producing gram-positive rod-shaped bacteria (EMGA 5) was isolated from mangrove soil and confirmed as Bacillus flexus by the 16S rDNA sequence. Buffering capacity and membrane H+ conductance of this alkaliphilic isolate were investigated for the cells grown at pH 7.2 and 10.5 using acid pulse technique. Suspensions of B. flexus cells grown in poly peptone yeast glucose medium at pH 10.5 exhibited higher cytoplasmic membrane buffering capacity values (70 µmol H+/pH unit/mg protein at pH 9.9) than the cells grown at pH 7.2 (41 µmol H+/pH unit/mg protein at pH 9.9). B. flexus grown aerobically at pH 7.2 showed higher H+ conductance values than the cells grown at pH 10.5 (0.032 µmol H+/s/pH unit/mg protein at pH 9.9 and 0.028 µmol H+/s/pH unit/mg protein at pH 9.8, respectively). The present study revealed that the buffering capacity and membrane H+ conductance of the B. flexus isolates were influenced by pH of the medium.

Development of Melittobia australica Girault and M. digitata Dahms (Parker) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) parasitizing Neobellieria bullata (Parker) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) puparia / Desenvolvimento de Melittobia australica Girault e M. digitata Dahms (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) parasitando pupários de Neobellieria bullata (Parker) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

The development of Melittobia australica Girault and M. digitata Dahms were studied parasitizing blow fly puparia Neobellieria (=Sarcophaga) bullata (Parker) using from one to five foundress females per host. Aspects of parasitoids biology such as number of descendents produced, longevity, and progeny body size can be affected as the number of foundress increases per host. The percentage of puparia parasitized was higher overall for M. digitata than for M. australica. Regardless of foundress numbers, the average total number of descendents produced was significantly higher for M. digitata (66.5 158.0) than for M. australica (10.9 55.5). The number of descendents produced per female was inversely proportional to the number of foundresses on a host for both species. Developmental time increased for M. australica and decreased for M. digitata, as the number of foundresses increased. Life spans of adult progeny of both species, deprived of host and food, were longer for progeny derived from fewer foundresses. Body size as measured by forewing and hind-tibia lengths of descendents showed significant reduction as number of foundresses increased for both species, except for the forewing of M. digitata. Changing foundress number did not affect offspring sex ratios (0.95 0.98 for M. australica, and 0.95 0.97 for M. digitata). These results indicated that M. digitata achieved better performance parasitizing N. bullata compared to M. australica, and both parasitoid species had their performance affected by increasing the parasitoid densities per host, suggesting that progeny competition occurred.

O desenvolvimento de Melittobia australica Girault e M. digitata Dahms parasitando pupários de Neobellieria (=Sarcophaga) bullata (Parker) foram estudados com densidades de um a cinco parasitóides fêmeas por pupário. Aspectos da biologia dos parasitóides tais como: número de descendentes produzidos, longevidade, e tamanho do corpo dos descendentes, podem ser afetados em função do número de parasitoides por pupário. Em geral, a porcentagem de pupários parasitados foi maior para M. digitata do que para M. australica. Independentemente da densidade de parasitóides por pupário, o número total de descendentes produzidos foi significativamente maior para M. digitata (66,5 a 158,0)que para M. australica (10,9 a 55,5). Para ambas espécies, o número de descendentes produzidos por fêmea dos parasitóides foi inversamente proporcional à densidade dos parasitóides. O aumento da densidade dos parasitóides prolongou o tempo de desenvolvimento M. australica, e ocasionou redução em M. digitata. A longevidade dos adultos emergidos de M. australica e M. digitata foi maior quando oriundos das densidades até três parasitóides por pupário, e o tamanho do corpo dos decendentes, mostrou significante redução quando aumentou a densidade de fêmeas dos parasitóides por pupário. Entretanto, a razão sexual dos descendentes não foi afetada, variando de 0,95 a 0,98 para M. australica, e de 0,95 a 0,97 para M. digitata. Os resultados mostram que M. digitata apresentou melhor desempenho que M. australica parasitando N. bullata, e ambas espécies apresentaram redução no desempenho aumentando a densidade de parasitoides por hospedeiro, sugerindo haver competição entre os descendentes.

SCREENING,IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTIC OF A STRAIN OF FACULTATIVE ANAEROBE METABOLIZING DIESEL / 微生物学通报

The strain of DG7 isolated from the oilwater sample in DAGANG oilfield could produce surfactant ?acids and gas in the culture medium in which the diesel was sole carbon source .The strain was Gram-negative, motive, rod and growed facultatively in the 0 to 18.5% NaCl. Based on its characters, the strain was identified as a member of the genus Aeromonas, but there were some differences between this strain and the described species of this genus in some biochemical features, suggesting that it could be a new species of the genus.

Considerações sobre 5.360 hemoculturas realizadas no Instituto Adolfo Lutz, São Paulo / 5,360 blood cultures carried out in Instituto Adolfo Lutz, Sao Paulo

Foram analisados os resultados de 5.360 culturas de sangue de pacientes provenientes do Hospital de Isolamento "Emílio Ribas", Hospital Infantil Cândido Fontoura, e do Instituto da Criança do Hospital das Clínicas, no município de São Paulo, SP, durante o período de 1978 a 1982, em relação à incidência de infecções bacterianas mistas, faixas etárias, e à resistência das cepas isoladas aos antibióticos e sulfonamidas. As hemoculturas foram positivas em 19,70% dos casos, sendo que 18,060/0 correspondeu a infecções simples, enquanto que em 1,64% dos casos positivos foi encontrado mais de um germe como agente etiológico. Nas infecções simples evidenciou-se a predominância da Salrnonella typhirnuriurn em 24,40% dos casos, seguida pelo Staphylococcus aureus e Salrnonella typhi, com 17,67 e 11,15%, respectivamente. Nas infecções mistas houve a predominância da Klebsiella pneurnoniae em 20,91% dos casos, seguida pela S. typhirnuriurn e Eechcrichia coli em 18,38 e 14,28% respectivamente, associadas entre si ou com outras bactérias. Foi digno de nota que em 7 casos foram isoladas cepas de Shiçeilo. fleteneri pertencentes aos sorotipos 2 (4 casos), 3 (2 casos) e 4 (1 caso). Com relação à sensibilidade aos antibióticos testados, observou-se grande resistência da S. typhirnuriurn, P. aeriujinoso. e K. pneurnoniae a vários destes antibióticos. As cepas de S. typhirnuriurn apresentaram 100% de sensibilidade ao c1oranfenicol (AU).