E. N. Mirzoyan. THEORETICAL BIOLOGY: SEARCHING FOR INTER-DISCIPLINARY APPROACHES // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.3-9.
Institute of Natural Sciences and Technology History of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
V. A. Zeitsev. GUIDES, LEADERS AND SCOUTS IN WILD BOAR // . Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.10-17.
Institute of Ecology and Evolution of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 117071, Russia
Abstract
The behavior of wild boars was studied in natural environment and in enclosures (open-air cages) during 1975-1994. Young boars (0-1 y. o.) appeared to have complicated group structure (from the standpoint of leadership); double leadership is present. Male leaders are found to be members of less groups than females, but they constitute more groups among males. Female leaders are rare for the groups of young boars. High-rank females compose a bigger number of various groups (young and adult individuals). In the ontogeny of the behavior leading in life-important situations is concentrated at dominating individuals. Leaders, teachers and guards were revealed among the boars. In groups of females dominating individuals are found to be leaders and teachers, whereas mostly [alpha]-, [gamma]-, and [omega]- individuals are responsible for scouting.
Yu. V. Glushkova, P. N. Korablyov, V. A. Kachanovskyi. DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE CHARACTERS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF THREE MUSTELID SPECIES (MUSTELA LUTREOLA, M. VISON, M. PUTORIUS) // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.18-23.
Central-Forest State Nature Reserve, Nelidovo District, Tver' Region, 172513, Russia
Abstract
Craniological analysis was applied to the features, referred to as diagnostic for species identification of skulls of minks and polecats. On the basis of thorough investigation of 256 skulls (64 - of M. lutreola, 97 - of M. vison, 95 - of M. putorius) it was shown that out of more than ten traits recommended by different authors, only three can be used for species identification. A scheme of species attribution identification for skulls of the three mustelid species is proposed. The scheme is based upon 12 features; ten of them are considered for the first time.
I. I. Dzeverin. CRANIOMETRIC VARIATION IN POND BATS FROM CENTRAL AND EASTERN PARTS OF IT'S GEOGRAPHICAL AREA // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.24-29.
Institute of Zoology of Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences, 15, Bogdan Khmelnitsky str., Kiev, 252601, Ukraine; e-mail: root@iz.freenet.kiev.ua
Abstract
27 craniometric traits have been measured in 72 adult specimens of Myotis dasycneme (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae). Only several traits are found to be distributed normally. Intertrait correlations are relatively weak. Principal components analysis has been used to characterize general trends of craniometric variations. The first factor describing variation expresses general size of skull. The second factor corresponds to the level of brachicephaly in skull shape. Other factors also seemed to be related with certain contrasts in quantitative morphological variability. Distinct geographical gradients and sexual dimorphism are observed in the variation of values of some factors.
G. B. Zevina, O. P. Poltarukha. BARNACLES (CIRRIPEDIA, THORACICA) OF THE BLACK SEA // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.30-39.
Department of Invertebrate Zoology, Biological Faculty, Moscow State University, Moscow 119899, Russia
Abstract
The research on Cirripedia carried out in 1960 - 1970s marked out five species permanently inhabiting the Black Sea. After the latest revision we found six species: Microeuraphia depressa (Poli), Chthalamus stellatus (Poli), Ch. montagui Southward, Balanus eburneus Gould, B. improvisus Darwin, Metaverruca spengleri (Darwin). The generic attribution of some species was revised and changed by the authors. The distribution of all six species and key to Cirripedia taxa are given. New data on Cirripedia brought on ship bottoms to the Black Sea from tropical waters are discussed.
A. R. Ishbirdin, A. F. Khusainov, B. M. Mirkin. TECHNOGENIC SUCCESSIONAL SYSTEM OF VEGETATION IN "MEDVEZHJE" DEPOSIT AND MONITORING OF RESTORATION PROCESSES // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.40-48.
Institute of Biology, Ufa, Russia
Abstract
The natural-technogenic system of successions in "Medvezhje" deposit (the subzone of forest tundra in West Siberia) is considered. The scheme of successions was constructed on the syntaxonomic basis with the character of technogenic disturbance taken into account. Methods of vegetation restoration monitoring with the usage of mineral fertilizers, peat and grass-mixtures consisting of native grasses are proposed.
R. P. Barykina. ON SOME TRANSFORMATION MODA OF ONTOGENESIS, ORGANOGENESIS AND HISTOGENESIS IN SOMATIC EVOLUTION OF THE FAMILY RANUNCULACEAE // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.49-53.
Higher Plants Department, Biological Faculty, Moscow State University, Moscow 119899, Russia
Abstract
A lot of material on ontogeny, organogenesis and histogenesis was analyzed and several paths and moda of structural transformations of great importance for the somatic evolution of the family Ranunculaceae were revealed on that ground. Acceleration was found to be the dominating modus of ontogeny transformation for the formation of the basic types of life forms. Acceleration of the development is often accompanied by numerous prolongations (terminal, medial, basal). Neoteny also occupies the certain position in morphological differentiation of the family. A number of important transformations are conditional upon terminal (rarely - basal) abbreviations as well as early deviations in organogenesis and hystogeny.
I. V. Tatarenko, V. P. Verkcholat, M. V. Rakova. AGE STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF ORCHID POPULATIONS IN PRIMORYE TERRITORY // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P. 54-58.
Moscow Pedagogical State University, Moscow, Russia
Institute of Biology and Soil Science of Far East Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, Russia
Abstract
The age structure of orchid populations has been studied in Primorye territory during 1984 - 1995. The problem of age differentiation among the orchid individuals of various life forms are discussed in the present paper. The statistical comparison of age spectra of more than ten populations allowed to establish the basic age spectrum for each species. The basic spectrum of a species was found to be dependent upon the life form. Dynamic processes in the orchid populations were analyzed according to the life form types and influence of ecological and anthropological factors.
M. L. Golubev, S. V. Mezhzherin. ON THE SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTION AND THE ORIGIN OF THE APSHERON POPULATION OF THE PERSIAN TOAD-HEADED AGAMA, PHRYNOCEPHALUS PERSICUS (REPTILIA, AGAMIDAE) // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.59-61.
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
Institute of Zoology of Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences, Kiev, UkraineAbstract
A specimen of sunwatcher, P. helioscopus, from Apsheron Peninsula is determined as "persicus" form by use of biochemical genetic markers. On that ground, a hypothesis of the southern origin of this population is confirmed. It is mentioned that the main feature of the "persicus" form, the row of spinose scales along the neck (the "crest") is also characteristic to some degree to the majority of the P. helioscopus populations. It is supposed that in the past, the "persicus" form could also penetrate into South-West Turkmenistan.
P. V. Kulikov, E. G. Philippov. DACTYLORHIZA AGGR. TRAUNSTEINERI (SAUT). SOO COMPLEX (ORCHIDACEAE) IN THE URALS: TAXONOMIC STRUCTURE AND DISTRIBUTION // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.61-65.
Forestry Institute of Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russia
Abstract
The subsection Latifoliae (Reichenb.) Aver. of the genus Dactylorhiza Neck. ex Nevski is represented, as this is considered so far, by D. traunsteineri (Saut.) Soo complex and D. baltica (Klinge) Orlova in Ural region and West Siberia. The area of D. traunsteineri s.l. area is divided into the northern (to 60 o N) and southern (54 - 57 o N) parts in Ural. The northern and southern populations distinguish in a number of morphometric characters as well as their phytocoenotic preferences therefore they must be considered as two species, D. traunsteineri s. str. and D. russowii (Klinge) Holub, respectively. Both species are tetraploids with 2n = 80.
A. P. Sukhorukov A NEW SPECIES OF THE GENUS HORANINOVIA FISCH. ET C. A. MEY (CHENOPODIACEAE) FROM EAST KAZAKHSTAN // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.66-67.
Higher Plants Department, Biological Faculty, Moscow State University, Moscow 119899, Russia
Abstract
A new species of Horaninovia, H. capitata Sukhor. is described from East Kazakhstan. The distribution of the new species and its relationships are indicated. The description of this taxon helps to clarify the diagnosis of the genus Horaninovia, stating that fruits can be situated not only horizontally but also obliquely.
A. S. Zernov. A NEW SPECIES OF THE GENUS TRIPLEUROSPERMUM SCH. BIP. SECTION CHLOROCEPHALA POBED. (COMPOSITAE) FROM THE CAUCASUS // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.68.
Department of Botany, Moscow Pedagogical State University, Moscow, Russia
V. N. Pavlov. Book review: K. Lauber und G. Wagner. Flora Helvetica (deutsche auflage). Berlin-Stuttgart-Wien, 1996 // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.69-70.
V. B. Golub, T. M. Lysenko. Book review: K. Dierssen. Vegetation Nordeuropas. Stuttgart, 1996 // Bull. Mosc. Soc. Natur. Biological Series. 1999. V. 104, part 1. P.70.