The arrangement of threatened plants in Mordovia: the role of biodiversity research centers

Khapugin, Anatoliy A.; Silaeva, Tatyana B.

doi:10.1080/11956860.2020.1753293

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“…Their establishment and maintenance of their functioning contribute to the preservation of species diversity [1,2], the improvement of the environmental status of previously disturbed habitats [3,4], and the counteracting of illegal poaching [5]. On the regional scale, protected areas are recognized as local biodiversity hotspots of plants [6], and animals [7]. To date, the global network of protected areas covers about 15% of the global land surface [8].…”

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Dataset: Fauna of Adult Ground Beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the National Park “Smolny” (Russia)

Ruchin

Алексеев²,

Artaev

et al. 2022

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(1) Background: Protected areas are “hotspots” of biodiversity in many countries. In such areas, ecological systems are preserved in their natural state, which allows them to protect animal populations. In several protected areas, the Coleoptera biodiversity is studied as an integral part of the ecological monitoring of the ecosystem state. This study was aimed to describe the Carabidae fauna in one of the largest protected areas of European Russia, namely National Park “Smolny”. (2) Methods: The study was conducted in April–September 2008, 2009, 2017–2021. A variety of ways was used to collect beetles (by hand, caught in light traps, pitfall traps, and others). Seasonal dynamics of the beetle abundance were studied in various biotopes. Coordinates were fixed for each observation. (3) Results: The dataset contains 1994 occurrences. In total, 32,464 specimens of Carabidae have been studied. The dataset contains information about 131 species of Carabidae beetles. In this study, we have not found two species (Carabus estreicheri and Calathus ambiguus), previously reported in the fauna of National Park “Smolny”. (4) Conclusions: The Carabidae diversity in the National Park “Smolny” is represented by 133 species from 10 subfamilies. Ten species (Carabus cancellatus, Harpalus laevipes, Carabus hortensis, Pterostichus niger, Poecilus versicolor, Pterostichus melanarius, Carabus glabratus, Carabus granulatus, Carabus arvensis baschkiricus, Pterostichus oblongopunctatus) constitute the majority of the Carabidae fauna. Seasonal dynamics are maximal in spring; the number of ground beetles decreases in biotopes by autumn.

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Dataset: Fauna of Adult Ground Beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the National Park “Smolny” (Russia)

Ruchin

Алексеев²,

Artaev

et al. 2022

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“…Blum ex Ledeb.). In general, they are very rich in floristic composition and structure [23] and are typical for northern steppe areas. Outcrops of calcareous rocky outcrops are often found in such areas.…”

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Comparative analysis of the beetle fauna (Coleoptera: Carabidae) of small steppe plots in the forest-steppe zone

Aleksanov,

Alekseev,

Ruchin

et al. 2023

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The fauna and abundance of Carabidae inhabiting small steppe plots in the forest-steppe zone of European Russia were analysed. In total, 14 such plots (biotopes) were studied, they were grouped by vegetation type into two groups: meadow steppe (5 plots) and calcareous steppe (9 plots). A total of 104 species of beetles from 6 subfamilies were collected. In meadow steppe, 91 species of beetle species were found, in calcareous steppe, 64 species were collected. Species richness was significantly higher in some meadow steppe plots (14-67 species) than in calcareous steppe plots (4-27 species). Numerical abundance of beetles was also higher in meadow steppe. Nine indicator species for calcareous steppe and no indicator species for calcareous steppe were identified. The structure of beetle dominance was analysed for individual biotopes. Beetle populations are analysed by life forms and life cycle types. NMDS scaling results are presented, demonstrating significant diversity of species composition and structure both in meadow steppe and calcareous steppe.

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“…The study was carried out in the Mordovia State Nature Reserve (European Russia), located on the southern boundary of the taiga zone (54°42′–54°56′ N, 43°04′–43°36′ E; up to 190 m a.s.l.). The Mordovia State Nature Reserve contains natural ecosystems in the center of European Russia, acknowledged as a hotspot for biodiversity [ 43 , 44 ]. The total area of the protected area is 321.62 km 2 with forest communities covering 89.3% of this area.…”

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Seasonal Dynamics of Fruit Flies (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Forests of the European Russia

Горностаев

Ruchin

Esin

et al. 2022

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(1) Background: Seasonal dynamics of the abundance and species diversity of various insect groups is of great importance for understanding their life cycles; (2) Methods: In our study, Drosophilidae species and their seasonal changes in Mordovia State Nature Reserve were explored. We collected the flies by crown fermental traps in five types of forests (birch, aspen, linden, pine and oak) since May to October in 2019. (3) Results: A total of 4725 individuals belonging to 9 genera and 30 species of drosophilid flies were identified, among them 15 species in 3 genera are new to the Republic of Mordovia. Drosophila obscura and D. histrio were the most abundant species in traps, the other mass species are D. kuntzei, D. testacea, D. phalerata, S. rufifrons, D. bifasciata, A. semivirgo, and L. quinquemaculata. (4) Conclusions: We found three groups of mass species with significant correlation of seasonal dynamics, e.g., D.obscura and D. bifasciata; D. histrio, D. kuntzei, D. phalerata, and D. testacea, and, finally, A. semivirgo and S. rufifrons. Apparently, the similarity observed in the seasonal dynamics of these drosophilid species is influenced at a high degree by their food preferences and rearing sites.

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The arrangement of threatened plants in Mordovia: the role of biodiversity research centers

Cited by 7 publications

References 26 publications

Dataset: Fauna of Adult Ground Beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the National Park “Smolny” (Russia)

Dataset: Fauna of Adult Ground Beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae) of the National Park “Smolny” (Russia)

Comparative analysis of the beetle fauna (Coleoptera: Carabidae) of small steppe plots in the forest-steppe zone

Seasonal Dynamics of Fruit Flies (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Forests of the European Russia

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