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Abstract Cosmarium bromelicola sp. nov. is a new desmid species described from samplings carried out in bromeliad tanks (phytotelmata) from an area of rocky outcrops at Serra da Jiboia, Bahia State, Northeast Brazil. Presence of subtrapeziform cells with a deep depression at the apical region and twisted X-shaped cell in side view are the diagnostic features for the species. Relationships with the morphologically closest taxa are discussed.
Resumo Cosmarium bromelicola sp. nov. é uma nova espécie de desmídia descrita a partir de amostragens realizadas em tanques de bromélias (fitotelmata) de uma área de afloramentos rochosos na Serra da Jiboia, Bahia, nordeste do Brasil. A presença de células trapeziformes com uma depressão profunda na região apical e célula em forma de X em vista lateral são as características diagnósticas da espécie. Relações com os táxons morfologicamente próximos são discutidas.
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Desmidiales/classificação , Brasil , Bromeliaceae/microbiologia , Desmidiales/citologia , Desmidiales/fisiologiaRESUMO
Calcified microbial microfossils-often interpreted as cyanobacteria-were important components of Precambrian and Paleozoic limestones, but their paucity in modern marine environments complicates our ability to make conclusive interpretations about their taxonomic affinity and geologic significance. Freshwater spring-associated limestones (e.g., travertine and tufa) serve as terrestrial analogs to investigate mineralization in and around aquatic biofilms on observable timescales. We document the diagenesis of calcite fabrics associated with the freshwater algae Oocardium stratum, an epiphytic colonial green algae (desmid) known for producing stalks of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and passively producing a bifurcating tubular calcite monocrystal. Bifurcating EPS stalks produced by Oocardium colonies can become calcified and preserved in ancient carbonate deposits. Calcified micritic EPS stalks have a filamentous morphology, show evidence of branching, and maintain uniformity in diameter thickness throughout the mm-scale colony, much like the enigmatic calcimicrobe Epiphyton. We provide a mechanism by which calcification associated with a colonial semispherical micro-organism produces microfossils that deceptively resemble filamentous forms. These findings have implications for the use of morphological traits when assigning taxonomic affinities to extinct microfossil groups and highlight the utility of calcifying freshwater modern environments to investigate microbial taphonomy.
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Carbonato de Cálcio/análise , Desmidiales/anatomia & histologia , Fósseis/anatomia & histologia , Carbonato de Cálcio/química , Cianobactérias/classificação , Cianobactérias/citologia , Desmidiales/classificação , Água Doce , Sedimentos Geológicos/químicaRESUMO
Cosmarium bromelicola sp. nov. is a new desmid species described from samplings carried out in bromeliad tanks (phytotelmata) from an area of rocky outcrops at Serra da Jiboia, Bahia State, Northeast Brazil. Presence of subtrapeziform cells with a deep depression at the apical region and twisted X-shaped cell in side view are the diagnostic features for the species. Relationships with the morphologically closest taxa are discussed.
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Desmidiales/classificação , Brasil , Bromeliaceae/microbiologia , Desmidiales/citologia , Desmidiales/fisiologiaRESUMO
Com base em 109 amostras coletadas em diferentes fases do ciclo hidrológico nos anos de 2002 a 2004 no lago Cutiuaú, um ambiente de águas pretas localizado no Parque Nacional do Jaú na bacia do rio Negro, foi realizado um levantamento taxonômico das espécies de desmídias filamentosas. Foram identificadas 15 espécies distribuídas em sete gêneros, sendo Desmidium C. Agardh ex Ralfs, com sete espécies, o gênero que apresentou a maior riqueza específica, incluindo D. quadratum citado pela primeira vez para o estado do Amazonas. O gênero Groenbladia Teiling apresentou três espécies, enquanto os gêneros Bambusina Kützing ex Kützing, Hyalotheca Ehrenberg ex Ralfs, Phymatodocis Nordstedt, Spondylosium Brébisson ex Kützing e Teilingia Bourrelly, apresentaram uma única espécie. Em relação aos períodos do ciclo hidrológico, três táxons foram registrados no período de águas baixas, seis no de vazante, oito no de águas altas e 15, ou seja, todos foram observados no período de enchente.
A taxonomic survey regarding the filamentous desmids species was carried out made based on 109 samples collected in different phases of the hydrological cycle between the years of 2002 and 2004 in Cutiuaú lake, an black water system located in Jau National Park in the Negro river basin. A total of 15 filamentous desmids species distributed in seven genera were identified. Desmidium C. Agardh ex Ralfs, with seven species, was the genera with more species richness, being D. quadratum mentioned for first time in Amazonas State. Three Groenbladia Teiling species and one of Bambusina Kützing ex Kützing, Hyalotheca Ehrenberg ex Ralfs, Phymatodocis Nordstedt, Spondylosium Brébisson ex Kützing and Teilingia Bourrelly were registered. In relation to hydrological cycle, three taxa were registered in the low water period, six in the decreasing water period, eight in the high water period and 15, all of identified taxa, in the increasing water period.
