Are laboratory studies on behavior of troglobitic species always trustful? A case study with an isopod from Brazil

Silva, Ana Paula Bueno da; Oliveira, Isabel Pires Mascarenhas Ribeiro de; Bastos-Pereira, Rafaela; Ferreira, Rodrigo Lopes

doi:10.1016/j.beproc.2018.05.009

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“… Cylindroniscus flaviae ; Campos-Filho et al 2017b : 70; Campos-Filho et al 2018 : 4; Fernandes et al 2018 : 441; Silva et al 2018 : 56. …”

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Expanding the knowledge on the diversity of the cavernicolous Styloniscidae Vandel, 1952 (Oniscidea, Synocheta) from Brazil, with descriptions of two new species from the semiarid karst regions

Campos-Filho¹,

Gallão²,

Torres³

et al. 2022

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Two new species of Pectenoniscus from two caves in karst areas of the Brazilian semiarid region are described. Pectenoniscus pankaru Campos-Filho, Torres & Bichuette, sp. nov. from Gruna do Govi cave, Serra do Ramalho karst area, state of Bahia, and Pectenoniscus fervens Campos-Filho, Taiti & Bichuette, sp. nov. from Toca Coroa do Frade cave, Barra Bonita karst area, state of Piauí. In addition, specimens of Cylindroniscus flaviae from Gruta da Tapagem (= Caverna do Diabo), Açungui karst area were also recorded. An updated diagnosis of Pectenoniscus and a distribution map of the species examined herein are given.

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“… Cylindroniscus flaviae ; Campos-Filho et al 2017b : 70; Campos-Filho et al 2018 : 4; Fernandes et al 2018 : 441; Silva et al 2018 : 56. …”

Section: Systematic Accountunclassified

Expanding the knowledge on the diversity of the cavernicolous Styloniscidae Vandel, 1952 (Oniscidea, Synocheta) from Brazil, with descriptions of two new species from the semiarid karst regions

Campos-Filho¹,

Gallão²,

Torres³

et al. 2022

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“…As a drawback, laboratory observations may not accurately reflect the natural traits, especially behavioral and physiological, as shown in the cave (Silva et al, 2018). Although laboratory studies are useful, the ex-situ conditions rarely resemble those found in the natural habitat (e.g., higher density, different environmental conditions).…”

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Collecting eco‐evolutionary data in the dark: Impediments to subterranean research and how to overcome them

Mammola

Lunghi

Bilandžija

et al. 2021

Ecology and Evolution

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Caves and other subterranean habitats fulfill the requirements of experimental model systems to address general questions in ecology and evolution. Yet, the harsh working conditions of these environments and the uniqueness of the subterranean organisms have challenged most attempts to pursuit standardized research. Two main obstacles have synergistically hampered previous attempts. First, there is a habitat impediment related to the objective difficulties of exploring subterranean habitats and our inability to access the network of fissures that represents the elective habitat for the so‐called “cave species.” Second, there is a biological impediment illustrated by the rarity of most subterranean species and their low physiological tolerance, often limiting sample size and complicating laboratory experiments. We explore the advantages and disadvantages of four general experimental setups ( in situ , quasi in situ , ex situ , and in silico ) in the light of habitat and biological impediments. We also discuss the potential of indirect approaches to research. Furthermore, using bibliometric data, we provide a quantitative overview of the model organisms that scientists have exploited in the study of subterranean life. Our over‐arching goal is to promote caves as model systems where one can perform standardized scientific research. This is important not only to achieve an in‐depth understanding of the functioning of subterranean ecosystems but also to fully exploit their long‐discussed potential in addressing general scientific questions with implications beyond the boundaries of this discipline.

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“…As a drawback, laboratory observations may not accurately reflect the natural traits, especially behavioural and physiological, as shown in the cave (Silva, Oliveira, Bastos-Pereira, & Ferreira, 2018). Although laboratory studies are useful, the ex-situ conditions rarely resemble those found in the natural habitat (e.g., higher density, different environmental conditions).…”

Section: Ex-situmentioning

confidence: 99%

Collecting eco-evolutionary data in the dark: Impediments to subterranean research and how to overcome them

Mammola¹,

Lunghi²,

Bilandžija³

et al. 2020

Preprint

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(1) Caves and other subterranean habitats fulfill the requirements of experimental model systems to address general questions in ecology and evolution. Yet, the harsh working conditions of these environments and the uniqueness of the subterranean organisms have challenged most attempts to pursuit standardized research(2) Two main obstacles have synergistically hampered previous attempts. First, there is a habitat impediment related to the objective difficulties of exploring subterranean habitats and our inability to access the network of fissures that represent the elective habitat for the so-called “cave species.” Second, there is a biological impediment illustrated by the rarity of most subterranean species and their low physiological tolerance, often limiting sample size and complicating lab experiments.(3) We explore the advantages and disadvantages of four general experimental setups (in-situ, quasi in-situ, ex-situ, and in-silico) in the light of habitat and biological impediments. We also discuss the potential of indirect approaches to research. Furthermore, using bibliometric data, we provide a quantitative overview of the model organisms that scientists have exploited in the study of subterranean life.(4) Our over-arching goal is to promote caves as model systems where one can perform standardised scientific research. This is important not only to achieve an in-depth understanding of the functioning of subterranean ecosystems but also to fully exploit their long-discussed potential in addressing general scientific questions with implications beyond the boundaries of this discipline.

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Are laboratory studies on behavior of troglobitic species always trustful? A case study with an isopod from Brazil

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Expanding the knowledge on the diversity of the cavernicolous Styloniscidae Vandel, 1952 (Oniscidea, Synocheta) from Brazil, with descriptions of two new species from the semiarid karst regions

Expanding the knowledge on the diversity of the cavernicolous Styloniscidae Vandel, 1952 (Oniscidea, Synocheta) from Brazil, with descriptions of two new species from the semiarid karst regions

Collecting eco‐evolutionary data in the dark: Impediments to subterranean research and how to overcome them

Collecting eco-evolutionary data in the dark: Impediments to subterranean research and how to overcome them

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