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Four new species of the spider genus Ochyrocera Fage, 1912 are described from iron caves in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Here we present the third anophtalmic and depigmented species of the genus, O. dorinha sp. nov., and three other depigmented species: O. monica sp. nov., O. magali sp. nov. and O. rosinha sp. nov. Only O. dorinha sp. nov. and O. rosinha sp. nov. are considered as troglobites due the ocular reduction or anophthalmia and elongated appendages, two troglomorphic features absent in the other species described.
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In the present paper, two new species of Isotomidae belonging to the genera Isotomiella Bagnall, 1939 and Paracerura Deharveng & Oliveira, 1994 are described and illustrated. Isotomiella denticulata sp. nov. is distinguished from all known species specially by a single tooth in the inner edge of the unguis, a unique feature among the members of the genus. Paracerura bella sp. nov., differs from other congeners with respect to overall coloration, the sensillary pattern on tergite abd. IV-V and type of chaetae on both lateral margins of dens. Both species are described from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Arthropods , Animal Distribution , Animals , BrazilABSTRACT
The fishery on Penaeidae shrimp is done all over the Brazilian coast, especially the seabob shrimp (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri). It is captured in large quantities in the Southeast and Southern Brazil. In order to study the population structure of X. kroyeri from Anchieta Municipality, Espيrito Santo State, during the period from January to December 2008, monthly samplings with one-hour-long were conducted to verify the number of individuals, biomass, sex, total length and gonad maturity stage. The specimens had total length ranging from 2.96 to 9.96 cm, and females were larger than males. It is suggested that the population of X. kroyeri presents patterns of recruitment and reproduction similar to those of the Northeast region. The estimated size of first gonadal maturation was 4.5 and 6.9 cm for males and females, respectively. The fishing operates on a stock composed of predominantly adult males and juveniles and adult females. The mesh size of the nets and the high plant biomass in the fishing areas may be contributing to the increased catch of juveniles, undermining the recruitment of X. kroyeri.(AU)
A pesca de camarُes Penaeidae é realizada em todo o litoral brasileiro, com destaque para o sete-barbas (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri) capturado em grande quantidade nas regiُes Sudeste e Sul do Brasil. Com o objetivo de estudar a estrutura populacional de X. kroyeri de Anchieta, Estado do Espيrito Santo, durante o perيodo de janeiro a dezembro de 2008 foram realizadas coletas mensais com 1h de duraçمo. Foram registrados o nْmero de indivيduos, a biomassa, o sexo, o comprimento total e o estلdio de maturaçمo gonadal. Os exemplares amostrados apresentaram comprimento total que varia entre 2,96 a 9,96 cm sendo as fêmeas maiores que os machos. Sugere-se que a populaçمo de X. kroyeri estudada apresente reproduçمo e recrutamento semelhantes ao da regiمo Nordeste. O tamanho estimado de primeira maturaçمo gonadal foi de 4,5 cm para machos e 6,9 cm para fêmeas, sendo que a pesca atua sobre um estoque composto por machos predominantemente adultos e por fêmeas juvenis e adultas. O tamanho de malha das redes e a elevada biomassa vegetal presente nas لreas de pesca podem estar contribuindo para o aumento da captura de juvenis, comprometendo o recrutamento de X. kroyeri.(AU)
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Animals , Penaeidae/anatomy & histology , Penaeidae/growth & development , Fisheries/trendsABSTRACT
The fishery on Penaeidae shrimp is done all over the Brazilian coast, especially the seabob shrimp (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri). It is captured in large quantities in the Southeast and Southern Brazil. In order to study the population structure of X. kroyeri from Anchieta Municipality, Espírito Santo State, during the period from January to December 2008, monthly samplings with one-hour-long were conducted to verify the number of individuals, biomass, sex, total length and gonad maturity stage. The specimens had total length ranging from 2.96 to 9.96 cm, and females were larger than males. It is suggested that the population of X. kroyeri presents patterns of recruitment and reproduction similar to those of the Northeast region. The estimated size of first gonadal maturation was 4.5 and 6.9 cm for males and females, respectively. The fishing operates on a stock composed of predominantly adult males and juveniles and adult females. The mesh size of the nets and the high plant biomass in the fishing areas may be contributing to the increased catch of juveniles, undermining the recruitment of X. kroyeri.
A pesca de camarões Penaeidae é realizada em todo o litoral brasileiro, com destaque para o sete-barbas (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri) capturado em grande quantidade nas regiões Sudeste e Sul do Brasil. Com o objetivo de estudar a estrutura populacional de X. kroyeri de Anchieta, Estado do Espírito Santo, durante o período de janeiro a dezembro de 2008 foram realizadas coletas mensais com 1h de duração. Foram registrados o número de indivíduos, a biomassa, o sexo, o comprimento total e o estádio de maturação gonadal. Os exemplares amostrados apresentaram comprimento total que varia entre 2,96 a 9,96 cm sendo as fêmeas maiores que os machos. Sugere-se que a população de X. kroyeri estudada apresente reprodução e recrutamento semelhantes ao da região Nordeste. O tamanho estimado de primeira maturação gonadal foi de 4,5 cm para machos e 6,9 cm para fêmeas, sendo que a pesca atua sobre um estoque composto por machos predominantemente adultos e por fêmeas juvenis e adultas. O tamanho de malha das redes e a elevada biomassa vegetal presente nas áreas de pesca podem estar contribuindo para o aumento da captura de juvenis, comprometendo o recrutamento de X. kroyeri.