@article {1220, title = {An annotated checklist of millipede fauna from Slovakia, with ecological and biogeographic characteristics}, journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal}, volume = {9}, year = {2021}, month = {09/09/2021}, pages = {1-29}, abstract = {

Two decades have passed since the last checklist of the millipedes in Slovakia. During this time, several new records have been added and taxonomic revisions have occurred. The present updated checklist summarizes data on all millipede species recorded in Slovakia, including altogether 93 species. For each species, habitat evaluation, ecological classification and distributional pattern is provided. Ecological classification is presented for the first time for the area of Slovakia and can be used in ecological studies and for the needs of nature protection. Special remarks to selected taxa are given, including Geoglomeris subterranea Verhoeff, 1908, Brachyiulus lusitanus\ Verhoeff, 1898, Cylindroiulus britannicus\ (Verhoeff, 1891), C.\ parisiorum\ (Br\ölemann \& Verhoeff, 1896) and Polydesmus burzenlandicus Verhoeff, 1925, which are recently found for the first time, as well as C.\ arborum Verhoeff, 1928, confirmed in Slovakia after more than 70 years.

}, keywords = {Diplopoda, distributional pattern, ecological classification, faunal list, new records}, issn = {1314-2836}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.9.e71495}, url = {https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/71495/}, author = {Ha{\v l}kov{\'a}, Be{\'a}ta and Drabov{\'a}, Martina and Mock, Andrej} } @article {1006, title = {Hungarosoma bokori Verhoeff, 1928 (Diplopoda: Chordeumatida): new insights into its taxonomy, systematics, molecular genetics, biogeography and ecology}, journal = {Zootaxa}, volume = {4178}, year = {2016}, month = {10/2016}, pages = {234{\textendash}256}, chapter = {234}, abstract = {

Hungarosoma bokori Verhoeff, 1928 is a millipede species which was originally classified solely on the basis of a female specimen. Subsequently, a long history of field searching for and surmising about the systematic position of this small, enigmatic species followed. In April 2013, 85 years after its first description, a series of nine specimens were sampled in the type locality, the Abaliget Cave, in southern Hungary. An adult male was collected for the first time, along with females and juveniles. Descriptions of the gonopods and the female vulvae, both important for considerations of the systematic position of the species, are presented for the first time. Revision and re-designation of the type material was made. The cryptic life of the species is connected with its activity in winter, and its known fragmented distribution corresponds with its presence in undisturbed microhabitats having a specific microclimate, often in the soil at cave entrances.
Molecular methods showed a positive detection of the intracellular prokaryotic parasite Wolbachia in H. bokori, reflecting its highly probable parthenogenetic character in the main part of its known area of occurrence. This is the first demonstration of Wolbachia in a millipede.
The legitimacy of the family Hungarosomatidae Ceuca, 1974, as a separate taxon was analysed using morphological and molecular approaches. Results of both methods confirmed the existence of a distinct phyletic line. DNA barcoding has shown its closest position to Attemsiidae Verhoeff, 1899, or Neoatractosomatidae Verhoeff, 1901. Based on records from Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, the residual circum-pannonic distribution that the whole genus (family) probably represents is proposed.

}, keywords = {cytochrome oxidase 1 gene, distribution, DNA barcoding, gonopods, Hungarosomatidae, redescription, Wolbachia}, issn = {1175-5326}, doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.4178.2.4}, url = {https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4178.2.4}, author = {Mock, Andrej and Tajovsk{\'y}, Karel and {\v Z}urovcov{\'a}, Martina and Jaro{\v s}ov{\'a}, Andrea and Kocourek, Pavel and Gruber, J{\"u}rgen and Angyal, Dorottya and Spelda, J{\"o}rg} } @article {290, title = {Subterranean biodiversity and depth distribution of myriapods in forested scree slopes of Central Europe}, journal = {ZooKeys}, volume = {930}, year = {2020}, month = {28/04/2020}, pages = {117-137}, abstract = {

The shallow underground of rock debris is a unique animal refuge. Nevertheless, the research of this habitat lags far behind the study of caves and soil, due to technical and time-consuming demands. Data on Myriapoda in scree habitat from eleven localities in seven different geomorphological units of the Czech and Slovak Republics were processed. Based on previous studies, as well as knowledge of cave and soil fauna, it was hypothesised that the occurrence of a varied and peculiar fauna would show a pattern of depth distribution with variations due to local specificities. From 2005\–2016 (at least one year on each site), macrofauna was collected via sets of three long-term exposed subterranean traps consisting of 110 cm long perforated tube, with ten cups located in a gradient at 5\–95 cm below the soil surface. In total, 14 symphylans (not identified to species level), 271 centipedes (23 spp.) and 572 millipedes (32 spp.) were sampled. The overall depth distribution of centipedes and millipedes appeared to have relatively similar pattern, with both groups being found at all depth levels. Nevertheless, this pattern depends on locations. The depth distribution trend lines are mostly in the form of an asymmetric \‘U\’, with decreased abundance until the middle of the gradient, followed by increase in the deepest levels. Epigeic species were sporadically distributed along the whole depth gradient, but concentrated at the soil surface, while some subterranean species, such as the centipede Lithobius lucifugus and the millipedes Geoglomeris subterranea, Cibiniulus slovacus and Archiboreoiulus pallidus, were recorded in the deepest parts of the gradient. This characterises the debris community as a mixture of soil and subterranean species with an absence of species exclusively found in caves. The use of different fixation methods in traps had a significant and selective impact on samples; millipedes were either attracted by ethylene glycol or repelled by formaldehyde. Centipedes were also captured more frequently in ethylene glycol; however, the species composition varied in each of the fixatives. Depth distribution of myriapods was similar in both fixative solutions. Traps with these fixatives could be recommended for similar ecological studies.

}, keywords = {Chilopoda, Diplopoda, MSS, Myriapoda, subterranean traps}, issn = {1313-2989}, doi = {10.3897/zookeys.930.48914}, url = {https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/48914/}, author = {Ha{\v l}kov{\'a}, Be{\'a}ta and Tuf, Ivan Hadri{\'a}n and Tajovsk{\'y}, Karel and Mock, Andrej} } @article {289, title = {Character of woodland fragments affects distribution of myriapod assemblages in agricultural landscape}, journal = {ZooKeys}, volume = {930}, year = {2020}, month = {28/04/2020}, pages = {139 - 151}, abstract = {

Fragments of woodland fulfil many irreplaceable functions in the agricultural landscape including being the main source of biodiversity of soil invertebrates. Due to intensive farming and land use changes, especially in the second half of the 20th century, fragments of woodland in agricultural landscape almost disappeared. This has led to a decrease in the diversity of invertebrates, especially those for which the presence of these woodland habitats in the landscape is a key element for survival. The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of fragments of woodland (characterised by their area, vegetation structure, the amount of leaf litter layer and soil moisture) on the distribution of centipedes and millipedes (Myriapoda) in the agricultural landscape of South Moravia (Czech Republic). Myriapods were collected using pitfall traps during summer in 2016 and 2017. Results showed that activity-density of myriapods is positively correlated with thickness of the leaf litter layer. Moreover, the species richness of centipedes is positively correlated with increasing size of fragments of woodland although higher centipedes\’ activity-density was found in rather uniform woodlands in term of diversity of tree species.

}, keywords = {activity-density, area, Chilopoda, Diplopoda, landscape elements, species richness}, issn = {1313-2989}, doi = {10.3897/zookeys.930.48586}, url = {https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/48586/}, author = {Hor{\v n}{\'a}k, Ond{\v r}ej and Mock, Andrej and {\v S}arapatka, Bo{\v r}ivoj and Tuf, Ivan Hadri{\'a}n} } @article {16, title = {Interview: 70th birthday of Pavel Kocourek. Diplopodologist, painter and teacher}, year = {2018}, month = {12/2018}, pages = {7{\textendash}21}, publisher = {Hans S. Reip}, edition = {Schubartiana 7}, address = {Jena}, abstract = {

Pavel Kocourek is a Czech diplopodologist know mainly thanks to two monographs on millipedes of Czech Republic and Prague. To mark his anniversary, three his closest colleagues decided to prepare an interview with him, and to introduce him also from a probably unknown point of view.

}, keywords = {anniversary, biography, education, illustrations, millipedes, popularization}, url = {https://schubartiana.de/issues/pdf/vol7/Dolejs-2018-Interview_70th_birthday_of_Pavel_Kocourek.pdf}, author = {Dolej{\v s}, Petr and Mock, Andrej and Tajovsk{\'y}, Karel} }