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Proteus species distribution

Proteus species distribution

https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/18/11/659 Subterranean environments are characterised by high spatial fragmentation and limited connectivity, which can strongly influence genetic structure and species distributions in troglobitic organisms. Here, we investigated the occurrence and spatial distribution of Proteus scopolii and P. xanthostictus within the Italian sector of the Classical Karst, the only Italian area where the two species naturally coexist. Species distributions were assessed using the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) marker, combined with morphological traits and the Scaled Mass Index (SMI),…

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Non-invasive UV P. anguinus identification

Non-invasive UV P. anguinus identification

https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/article/208806/list/21/ This work describes a photographic monitoring method using ultraviolet (UV) light to identify individual Italian cave salamanders through the unique yellow markings on their skin. This non-invasive technique allows researchers to track individuals over time, improve understanding of their movements and population dynamics, and support the conservation of this elusive subterranean amphibian.

ICSB27 website

ICSB27 website

The website of our conference is now live and functional. https://icsb2026.com Follow us also on Facebook and Instagram https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578142154074 https://www.instagram.com/icsb27mangalia Please share widely!

4th Dinaric Symposium on Subterranean Biology

4th Dinaric Symposium on Subterranean Biology

The 4th Dinaric Symposium on Subterranean Biology is organized by the Croatian Biospeleological Society (CBSS) and the Public Institution Barać Caves – Protected Areas Management In the Municipality of Rakovica. More on https://din-sym-hbsd-hr.netlify.app  

new council

new council

A new council was constituted during the General Assembly on 21 July 2022 in Cluj, Romania. The Council appointed board members as follows (2022-2024): Maria Elina Bichuette / President Mattia Saccò / Vice-President Stefano Mammola / Vice-President Susanne Schmidt / Secretary Ana Komerički / Treasurer Further members of the ISSB Council are: Traian Brad, Enrico Lunghi, and Alberto Sendra. Jean-Jacques Geoffroy (France) is appointed as manager of the Library at Brunoy (France) Ana Sofia Reboleira (Portugal) is appointed as ISSB…

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CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION

Registration for the 25th International Conference on Subterranean Biology will close at the beginning of June. Please submit your registration ­now, if you haven’t done so already. Further details are available on the conference website https://www.25icsb.com/.

Conference Announcement

Conference Announcement

The 25th Conference on Subterranean Biology is now planned to be held as a hybrid conference with both physical and online attendance possible. The conference is planned to be held at Cluj-Napoca in Romania from 18-21 July 2022 with a post conference tour on the 22nd of July. More details are available on the Conference website https://www.25icsb.com/.