• 2 genera, 2 species: 1 in southern South America , 1 in Africa, southern and eastern Asia, Australia. (britannica.com)
  • African Giant Millipedes are found in tropical and subtropical Africa. (virginiazoo.org)
  • These trees are indigenous to Australia, but they've been exported to many different countries, generally those with tropical or subtropical climates, including the U.S., southern Europe, Africa, India, South America. (cdc.gov)
  • These diseases are more of a problem in Africa and other tropical areas of the world, but more of them are spreading to the United States. (medlineplus.gov)
  • with regions that are covered under the vines of tropical and sub-tropical forests include Africa, the Americas (of course), and Asia. (cdc.gov)
  • Tropical seasonal forests, also known as moist deciduous, monsoon or semi-evergreen (mixed) seasonal forests, have a monsoon or wet savannah climates (as in the Köppen climate classification): receiving high overall rainfall with a warm summer wet season and (often) a cooler winter dry season. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hookworm diseases are most common in tropical and subtropical climates. (healthychildren.org)
  • What's very unusual about this is that Vancouver Island has a temperate climate, when previously Cryptococcus gattii had been thought to be restricted to tropical and subtropical climates. (cdc.gov)
  • Treponema species typically associated with nonvenereal disease are transmitted among children living in tropical, subtropical, or warm arid climates, chiefly by direct contact. (medscape.com)
  • Protozoal organisms that can be passed on through transfusion include species of the genus Plasmodium , which cause malaria. (medscape.com)
  • Most species in this genus are very useful cultivated plants, with no known or only limited wild populations. (efloras.org)
  • The genus is of tropical and subtropical distribution. (wordnik.com)
  • Jaguars are classified under the genus Panthera, which includes the four species of "big cats": the jaguar, tiger, lion and leopard. (louisvillezoo.org)
  • The viruses are spread through the bite of infected mosquito species belonging to the genus Aedes . (cdc.gov)
  • 80 species (67 endemic) in China, mainly in the south and southwest. (efloras.org)
  • 18 species (six endemic) in China. (efloras.org)
  • Endemic species from tropical and subtropical islands. (luomus.fi)
  • Treponematosis, also known as treponemiasis, traditionally refers to the group of nonvenereal diseases (including endemic syphilis [nonvenereal syphilis]) caused by Treponema species that are morphologically and serologically identical to each other and to Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum, the cause of venereal syphilis. (medscape.com)
  • They dominate grasslands in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate areas. (scienceblog.com)
  • This species can be found in temperate, subtropical, and tropical habitats up to 2000 meters (1.24 miles) above sea level. (senecaparkzoo.org)
  • The biome includes several types of forests: Lowland equatorial evergreen rain forests, commonly known as tropical rainforests, are forests which receive high rainfall (tropical rainforest climate with more than 2000 mm, or 80 inches, annually) throughout the year. (wikipedia.org)
  • It inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. (earthlife.net)
  • Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. (bsc-eoc.org)
  • Some species occur in more open habitats. (sigloxxi.com)
  • Other remarks in species accounts may include comments on habitat (particularly if fishes are found in other environments than coral reefs), depth of occurrence in metres, and something of their natural history and habitats when known. (marinespecies.org)
  • was the species most demanded by customers followed by Momordica charantia L. Traders confirmed the scarcity of all species in recent years and climate change and destruction of natural habitats for logging were the most cited causes. (hindawi.com)
  • Animal migrations developed over millennia commonly follow migration corridors-unique routes for each species-to move among seasonal habitats. (usgs.gov)
  • Habitats range from tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands and deserts. (louisvillezoo.org)
  • Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests (TSMF), also known as tropical moist forest, is a subtropical and tropical forest habitat type defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sumatran rhino habitat is being lost or degraded by invasive species, road construction, and encroachment for agricultural expansion. (worldwildlife.org)
  • The continued existence of this species is threatened by habitat destruction. (earthlife.net)
  • This species is threatened by the destruction of its specialized habitat and a presumed low rate of reproduction. (earthlife.net)
  • Wetlands provide habitat for thousands of species of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. (usgs.gov)
  • There are over 3000 species of stick insects in the world with many of them being susceptible to habitat destruction, pesticide use and collection for the pet trade. (virginiazoo.org)
  • However subtropical hill forests are found in few areas. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Schistosomiasis is prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical areas, especially in poor communities without access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. (who.int)
  • Today they primarily inhabit tropical and subtropical environments from Argentina to northern Mexico, particularly in the Amazon Basin. (louisvillezoo.org)
  • Ten glasshouses open to the public offer a glimpse into the plant life of torrid deserts, humid rainforests and tropical wetlands. (luomus.fi)
  • Plants from tropical and subtropical deserts and semideserts. (luomus.fi)
  • Morphna maculata ( Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1865 ) and Colapteroblatta compsa Hebard, 1919 are the type species of the genera Morphna Shelford, 1910 and Colapteroblatta Hebard, 1919 , respectively. (bioone.org)
  • It includes around 147 species distributed in 15 genera. (dbpedia.org)
  • The shape of the gonopodium or andropodium differs among genera and even species. (animal-world.com)
  • Forest composition is dominated by evergreen and semi-deciduous tree species. (wikipedia.org)
  • These forests are home to more species than any other terrestrial ecosystem on Earth: Half of the world's species may live in these forests, where a square kilometer may be home to more than 1,000 tree species. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sal trees (Shorea robusta) is the dominant tree species. (tajhotels.com)
  • On the Island itself, the fungus has been isolated from many different types of environmental sample, including more than 10 different native tree species, as well as soil, water, and air samples. (cdc.gov)
  • By accurately monitoring and identifying mosquito species we can better understand and manage the impacts of mosquitoes. (lu.se)
  • In this thesis work you will be investigating if we can differentiate mosquito species and sex based on wing interference patterns (WIPs). (lu.se)
  • The most important vector for dengue, Aedes aegypti, is a predominantly urban mosquito species that favours particular environments such as locations where water storage is common and waste disposal services are inadequate. (who.int)
  • Having evolved relatively recently, C4 plants make up 3 percent of all living species of flowering plants. (scienceblog.com)
  • The Rhizophoraceae is a family of tropical or subtropical flowering plants. (dbpedia.org)
  • DF and DHF are caused by an infected Aedes species mosquito. (medicinenet.com)
  • The Aedes species are commonly found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. (medicinenet.com)
  • They live in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific . (wikipedia.org)
  • Blacktip sharks are quite common in the coastal subtropical and tropical waters on the planet. (worldatlas.com)
  • From those locations they spread to just about all tropical and sub-tropical waters, even into southern Europe. (animal-world.com)
  • You will analyze hyperspectral imaging data in Matlab for 4 species of mosquitoes from tropical and sub-tropical regions and both sexes, including Anopheles and Culex. (lu.se)
  • Distinct WIP signals between species and sex could greatly improve the accuracy for identifying the correct species and sex of mosquitoes for photonic field sensors. (lu.se)
  • Triaeris stenaspis can be found in the subtropical and tropical parts of the world including Australia, Madagascar, Argentina, the United States, and various isolated islands like Cook, Marquesas, Hawaii, and the Galapagos Islands . (worldatlas.com)
  • So they are species which are primarily hunted for human consumption as a primary source of animal protein, or they are used as a cash-earning commodity. (cdc.gov)
  • aegypti mosquito is vectoring yellow fever, dengue, Zika and Chikungunya diseases in tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide. (oecd.org)
  • As for other neglected tropical diseases, estimation of global morbidity, disability and mortality due to snakebite envenoming is problematic. (who.int)
  • Dengue is a tropical and subtropical mosquito-borne infection that can cause severe illness and death. (who.int)
  • The sweetpotato weevil is an important pest of sweet potato in tropical and subtropical areas. (usda.gov)
  • Three of these groups originated in the Americas but some were introduced into Asia and from there spread to almost all tropical and sub-tropical areas including southern Europe. (animal-world.com)
  • Mycetoma occurs mainly in tropical or subtropical areas, including the southern US. (msdmanuals.com)
  • These pests tend to live in tropical and subtropical regions, but these regions include areas of the southeastern United States and surrounding territories like Key West and Puerto Rico ( see WHO map ). (cdc.gov)
  • Other reasons include increased trade with, and travel to, tropical and subtropical areas. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Malaria is a major health problem in many tropical and subtropical areas of the world. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Preventing Malaria in Travelers A guide for travelers to malarious areas Many people acquire malaria, a potentially life-threatening disease, during travel to tropical and subtropical countries. (cdc.gov)
  • Now, Cryptococcus neoformans is commonly found in pigeon droppings throughout the world, but about 15 years ago, a group of researchers in Australia reported that Cryptococcus gattii is associated with various species of the red gum group of eucalyptus trees. (cdc.gov)
  • Scientists estimate that more than half of all the world's plant and animal species live in tropical rainforests. (wikipedia.org)
  • At the Zoo we have several animal species that many people refer to as creepy crawlers but these species all have important roles in the environment. (virginiazoo.org)
  • Clinical signs vary by animal species. (cdc.gov)
  • This paper reports seed strike of a range of perennial pasture species in 2 contrasting environments. (uky.edu)
  • The allelopathic potential of extracts of Azadirachta indica L., which is one of the mostdominant weeds in tropical regions of South-west Asia, was investigated under laboratory conditions. (researchgate.net)
  • Palm trees are common parts of urban and coastal landscapes in tropical to sub-tropical regions. (gardenguides.com)
  • In contrast, C. gattii was, until recently, considered a disease exclusive to immunocompetent persons living in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. (cdc.gov)
  • This tree is widely distributed in all tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found throughout the Brazilian territory, attracting a wide range of research due to its biological activities 12,13 . (bvsalud.org)
  • They are tropical and subtropical trees, shrubs, and woody vines that have resin ducts in the bark. (bvsalud.org)
  • All levels of these forests contain an unparalleled diversity of invertebrate species, including New Guinea's stick insects and butterflies that can grow over 30 cm (1 ft) in length. (wikipedia.org)
  • They are covered with long hair and are more closely related to the extinct woolly rhinos than any of the other rhino species alive today. (worldwildlife.org)
  • Sumatran rhinos compete with the Javan rhino for the unenviable title of most threatened rhino species. (worldwildlife.org)
  • aside from their small size and hairy bodies that distinguish the Sumatran rhinos from other rhino species, they also have unique skin folds. (savetherhino.org)
  • Tropical and subtropical Asia. (co.zw)
  • Indo-Pacific geckos, also known as fox geckos, is a species of geckos that can be found in Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines. (worldatlas.com)
  • Plants from the Mediterranean region and subtropical Asia. (luomus.fi)
  • Similarly, growing plants that are adapted for cold weather in a tropical climate will end in failure. (guzmansgreenhouse.com)
  • About 500 species of medicinal plants are found. (selfgrowth.com)
  • The Triaeris stenaspis is believed to be parthenogenetic since no male species has ever been found. (worldatlas.com)
  • A cosmopolitan species, tripletail can be found living in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. (takemefishing.org)
  • In Australia, the distribution of Cryptococcus gattii infection generally corresponds to the distribution of these various species of eucalypts. (cdc.gov)
  • Chronic infection can lead to various symptoms depending on the species of worm. (who.int)
  • In most species of hummingbirds, the males and females look quite different in appearance. (sigloxxi.com)
  • Males of most hermit species usually form competitive mating displays during the breeding season to attract females. (sigloxxi.com)
  • Depending on the species, males can even mate multiple times in a single day. (usda.gov)
  • In species with males that mate frequently, management of sperm levels by males can be via spermiogenesis, sperm storage or ejaculation.The present investigate the effects of ejaculate size on various aspects of female reproduction such as remating, attractiveness, and oviposition in the sweetpotato weevil. (usda.gov)
  • In this species the males live about 3-5 years while the females can live up to 30 years! (virginiazoo.org)
  • Snakebite envenoming affects people in predominantly poor, rural communities in tropical and subtropical countries throughout the world. (who.int)
  • David Warnock] Well, Dan, Cryptococcus gattii used to be classed as a variety of Cryptococcus neoformans , and it's only in the last few years that it's been reclassified as a separate fungal species. (cdc.gov)
  • The remainder are caused by about 20 different fungal species. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Many species are used in China as medicinal drugs, insecticide, or fish poison. (efloras.org)
  • The Informant Consensus Factor is not applicable in this study since we are dealing neither with the diversity of medicinal plants used by a community of people nor with a great number of plant species used for medicinal purposes, nor the diversity of plant species used in the treatment of a specific or group of ailments. (hindawi.com)
  • Soushieta Jagadesh] So bushmeat or wild meat refers to meat from terrestrial wildlife species. (cdc.gov)
  • Blacktip sharks are requiem shark species that belong to the family Carcharhinidae . (worldatlas.com)
  • Jaguars belong to the family Felidae, which includes 36 species of cats worldwide. (louisvillezoo.org)
  • The respondent's age does not influence the diversity of ethnobotanical uses they hold on the study species. (hindawi.com)
  • Although four species of malaria parasites can infect humans and cause illness (Plasmodium falciparum, P. malariae, P. vivax, and P. ovale), only falciparum malaria is potentially life-threatening. (cdc.gov)
  • Manigua a low, often impenetrable dense forest of tangled tropical shrub and small trees. (wikipedia.org)
  • the Sumatran rhino lives in dense tropical forest, in both the lowlands and highlands. (savetherhino.org)
  • Sumatran rhinos are well adapted to life in very dense tropical forests. (savetherhino.org)
  • The Madagascar Serpent-eagles , Serpentaire de Madagascar , or Culebrera Azor (Eutriorchis astur) is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. (earthlife.net)
  • We have several different species of tarantulas, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, vinegaroons, African giant millipedes, and thorny devil stick bugs. (virginiazoo.org)
  • The major species of hookworms associated with infections in humans are Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. (healthychildren.org)
  • As of 1994 eight species within Dasyatidae were listed as endangered or vulnerable to extinction, with one other species nearing vulnerable status. (eol.org)
  • About half of the world's tropical rainforests are in the South American countries of Brazil and Peru. (wikipedia.org)
  • In: Foundations of Tropical Forest Biology (eds. (abdn.ac.uk)
  • The protected area stretches over 900 kilometres square of subtropical forest. (tajhotels.com)
  • The pineapplefish , Cleidopus gloriamaris , is the largest species, reaching up to 30 centimetres (12 in) in length. (wikipedia.org)
  • Jaguars are considered the equivalent of leopards in the New World and are the largest species of cats in the Western Hemisphere. (louisvillezoo.org)
  • The rufous-breasted hermit is a widespread and common hummingbird species. (sigloxxi.com)
  • The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as locally common (Clement 1999). (birdlife.org)
  • The glasshouses' biggest attraction is the Victoria cruziana (Santa Cruz water lily), which has survived the bombings of World War II and now dominates the luminous and tropical Waterlily Room. (luomus.fi)
  • The family contains just four species . (wikipedia.org)
  • Epiperipatus imthurni is a velvet worm species that belongs to the Peripatidae family. (worldatlas.com)
  • Triaeris stenaspis is a spider species belonging to the Oonopidae family. (worldatlas.com)
  • The waved woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae, the woodpeckers. (bsc-eoc.org)
  • The São Tomé green pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. (bsc-eoc.org)
  • Among these, what stands out is the Psidium guajava, a fruit species of the Myrtaceae family, popularly known as the guava tree. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ethnobotanical indices are worldwide applied to evaluate ethnobotanical knowledge on plant species [ 8 - 10 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This category refers to those species of animals that live in temperatures of at least 15-19°C (59-66.2°F) . Some of these species may tolerate the lower end of Tropical temperatures also. (theaquariumwiki.com)
  • Please copy and paste ' [[Category:Sub-Tropical Invertebrate Species]] ' into the end of your article to include it in this category. (theaquariumwiki.com)
  • After inhalation of the infectious propagules, the disease presents as lung nodules, pneumonia, and meningitis, both in humans and in many species of animals. (cdc.gov)
  • In humans and animals, snakebite envenoming affects multiple organ systems (depending on the particular species of snake and the classes of toxins present in the venom) and can cause, among other things: haemorrhage and prolonged disruption of haemostasis, neuromuscular paralysis, tissue necrosis, myolysis (muscle degeneration), cardiotoxicity, acute kidney injury, thrombosis and hypovolaemic shock. (who.int)
  • There are around 10,000 pigeons of this species today. (bsc-eoc.org)
  • Hermits are differentiated from other hummingbird species by the color of their plumage which is typically grey, green, slightly green, rufous, or brown. (sigloxxi.com)
  • Central India is covered with tropical forests, which are supposed to be rich in biodiversity. (selfgrowth.com)
  • This species was believed to be extinct, with the last confirmed sighting being from 1950. (earthlife.net)
  • While transformation procedures have become routine for a growing number of plant species, the random introduction of complex transgenenic DNA into the plant genome by current methods generates unpredictable effects on both transgene and homologous native gene expression. (bioone.org)
  • The risk of transgene transfer into related plant species and consumers is another concern associated with the conventional transformation technologies. (bioone.org)
  • The majority of traders do not plant the species. (hindawi.com)
  • The evolution path leads you through the evolutionary history of the plant kingdom and introduces you to living fossils: species that have remained unchanged over millions of years to the modern day. (luomus.fi)
  • All of the information on every plant species in the collection is stored in the garden's plant database. (luomus.fi)
  • The evolution of the plant kingdom, tropical economic plants. (luomus.fi)
  • The n-hexanesoluble,acetone-soluble and water-soluble fractions obtained from the acetone extract of A. indica shoots inhibited thegermination and the growth of roots and shoots of six test plant species. (researchgate.net)
  • The giant hummingbird is twice as heavy as the next heaviest hummingbird species and it is ten times heavier than the smallest hummingbird species, the bee hummingbird. (sigloxxi.com)
  • Tracey, J. G. (John Geoffrey) (1982), The Vegetation of the Humid Tropical Region of North Queensland, pp. 13-20 Tracey, J. G. (John Geoffrey) (1982), The Vegetation of the Humid Tropical Region of North Queensland, pp. 13-20 Beard, J.S. (wikipedia.org)