Résumé
During an inventory conducted in 2013, followed by in-depth examinations, an atypical specimen of Epidendrum from the E. nocturnum group was revealed to be new to science. This taxon, which brings to seven the number of species in this group in French Guiana, is described here, illustrated and compared to the closes species. A key to determining these seven species is provided. A brief discussion is provided on the taxon E. carpophorum, described by Barbosa Rodrigues, in relation to the French Guianan populations. A nomenclatural clarification is also provided concerning the name Epidendrum purpureocaulis, taxon of the E. nocturnum group, sometimes incorrectly modified to E. purpureocaule.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Aurélien Sambin
Date : 2025
Catégorie(s)
#CNRS #FORET NouraguesRésumé
A review of the scorpions of the genus Auyantepuia (Scorpiones, Chactidae) in French Guiana is conducted using an integrative taxonomic approach combining molecular analysis performed on the mitochondrial genome of most species occurring in the territory and more traditional morphological analyses, leading to the descriptions of two new species, Auyantepuia kwata sp. nov. and Auyantepuia manmandinan sp. nov. Diagnoses are presented for all Auyantepuia species occurring in French Guiana and an identification key is proposed. The total number of recognized species in the genus Auyantepuia species is raised to 15.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Eric Ythier , Johan Chevalier , Lucie Moreau , Jérôme Murienne
Publication : European Journal of Taxonomy
Date : 2026
Volume : 1034
Pages : 31-57
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#CNRS #FORET NouraguesRésumé
The Guiana Shield hosts large, well-preserved forest areas and littoral habitats (savannas, mangroves) with high biological diversity. Based on previous work and continuously growing knowledge resulting from taxonomic updates, ongoing field work, genetic and acoustic surveys, and an increasing network of non-professional but highly skilled naturalists, we propose a list of 198 terrestrial species of mammals, including 91 non-flying species and 107 bats, and 27 marine and estuarine species. The updated list provides, for each species, habitats preference, abundance, and conservation status. Although some groups (e.g., bats) and poorly contacted species (e.g., marine species) still require further taxonomic and ecological research, the work proposed in the checklist is expected to provide a relevant reference basis for taxonomic assignments, necessary for policy implementation, actions plans, and conservation prioritizations.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Benoit de Thoisy , Amandine Bordin , Vincent Rufray , Quentin Uriot , Margot Vanhoucke , Claudia Regina Silva
Publication : Mammalia
Date : 2026
Volume : 90
Issue : 1
Pages : 1-22
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#CNRS #FORET NouraguesRésumé
Atmospheric dioxygen (O2) concentration and isotopic composition are closely linked to the carbon cycle through anthropic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and biological processes such as photosynthesis and respiration. The measurement of the isotopic ratio of O2, trapped in ice core bubbles, brings information about past variation in the hydrological cycle at low latitudes, as well as past productivity. Currently, the interpretation of those variations could be drastically improved with a better (i.e., quantitative) knowledge of the oxygen isotopic fractionation that occurs during photosynthesis and respiration processes. This could be achieved, for example, during experiments using closed biological chambers. In order to estimate the isotopic fractionation coefficient with good precision, one of the principal limitations is the need for high-frequency online measurements of isotopic composition of O2, expressed as δ18O of O2 (δ18O(O2)) and O2 concentration. To address this issue, we developed a new instrument, based on the optical-feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy (OF-CEAS) technique, enabling high-temporal-resolution and continuous measurements of O2 concentration as well as δ18O(O2), both simultaneously. The minimum Allan deviation occurred between 10 and 20 min, while precision reached 0.002 % for the O2 concentration and 0.06 ‰ for δ18O(O2), which correspond to the optimal integration time and analytical precision before instrumental drift started degrading the measurements. Instrument accuracy was in good agreement with dual-inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS). Measured values were slightly affected by humidity, and we decided to measure δ18O(O2) and O2 concentration after drying the gas. On the other hand, a 1 % increase in O2 concentration increased the δ18O(O2) by 0.53 ‰. To ensure the good quality of O2 concentration and δ18O(O2) measurements we eventually proposed to measure the calibration standard every 20 min.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Clément Piel , Daniele Romanini , Morgane Farradèche , Justin Chaillot , Clémence Paul , Nicolas Bienville , Thomas Lauwers , Joana Sauze , Kévin Jaulin , Frédéric Prié , Amaëlle Landais
Publication : Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Date : 2024
Volume : 17
Issue : 22
Pages : 6647-6658
Catégorie(s)
#CNRS #Ecotron de MontpellierRésumé
Atmospheric dioxygen (O2) concentration and isotopic composition are closely linked to the carbon cycle through anthropic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and biological processes such as photosynthesis and respiration. The measurement of the isotopic ratio of O2, trapped in ice core bubbles, brings information about past variation in the hydrological cycle at low latitudes, as well as past productivity. Currently, the interpretation of those variations could be drastically improved with a better (i.e., quantitative) knowledge of the oxygen isotopic fractionation that occurs during photosynthesis and respiration processes. This could be achieved, for example, during experiments using closed biological chambers. In order to estimate the isotopic fractionation coefficient with good precision, one of the principal limitations is the need for high-frequency online measurements of isotopic composition of O2, expressed as δ18O of O2 (δ18O(O2)) and O2 concentration. To address this issue, we developed a new instrument, based on the optical-feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy (OF-CEAS) technique, enabling high-temporal-resolution and continuous measurements of O2 concentration as well as δ18O(O2), both simultaneously. The minimum Allan deviation occurred between 10 and 20 min, while precision reached 0.002 % for the O2 concentration and 0.06 ‰ for δ18O(O2), which correspond to the optimal integration time and analytical precision before instrumental drift started degrading the measurements. Instrument accuracy was in good agreement with dual-inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS). Measured values were slightly affected by humidity, and we decided to measure δ18O(O2) and O2 concentration after drying the gas. On the other hand, a 1 % increase in O2 concentration increased the δ18O(O2) by 0.53 ‰. To ensure the good quality of O2 concentration and δ18O(O2) measurements we eventually proposed to measure the calibration standard every 20 min.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Clément Piel , Daniele Romanini , Morgane Farradèche , Justin Chaillot , Clémence Paul , Nicolas Bienville , Thomas Lauwers , Joana Sauze , Kévin Jaulin , Frédéric Prié , Amaëlle Landais
Publication : Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Date : 2024
Volume : 17
Issue : 22
Pages : 6647-6658
Catégorie(s)
#CNRS #Ecotron de MontpellierRésumé
Atmospheric dioxygen (O2) concentration and isotopic composition are closely linked to the carbon cycle through anthropic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and biological processes such as photosynthesis and respiration. The measurement of the isotopic ratio of O2, trapped in ice core bubbles, brings information about past variation in the hydrological cycle at low latitudes, as well as past productivity. Currently, the interpretation of those variations could be drastically improved with a better (i.e., quantitative) knowledge of the oxygen isotopic fractionation that occurs during photosynthesis and respiration processes. This could be achieved, for example, during experiments using closed biological chambers. In order to estimate the isotopic fractionation coefficient with good precision, one of the principal limitations is the need for high-frequency online measurements of isotopic composition of O2, expressed as δ18O of O2 (δ18O(O2)) and O2 concentration. To address this issue, we developed a new instrument, based on the optical-feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy (OF-CEAS) technique, enabling high-temporal-resolution and continuous measurements of O2 concentration as well as δ18O(O2), both simultaneously. The minimum Allan deviation occurred between 10 and 20 min, while precision reached 0.002 % for the O2 concentration and 0.06 ‰ for δ18O(O2), which correspond to the optimal integration time and analytical precision before instrumental drift started degrading the measurements. Instrument accuracy was in good agreement with dual-inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS). Measured values were slightly affected by humidity, and we decided to measure δ18O(O2) and O2 concentration after drying the gas. On the other hand, a 1 % increase in O2 concentration increased the δ18O(O2) by 0.53 ‰. To ensure the good quality of O2 concentration and δ18O(O2) measurements we eventually proposed to measure the calibration standard every 20 min.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Clément Piel , Daniele Romanini , Morgane Farradèche , Justin Chaillot , Clémence Paul , Nicolas Bienville , Thomas Lauwers , Joana Sauze , Kévin Jaulin , Frédéric Prié , Amaëlle Landais
Publication : Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Date : 2024
Volume : 17
Issue : 22
Pages : 6647-6658
Catégorie(s)
#CNRS #Ecotron de MontpellierRésumé
Atmospheric dioxygen (O2) concentration and isotopic composition are closely linked to the carbon cycle through anthropic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and biological processes such as photosynthesis and respiration. The measurement of the isotopic ratio of O2, trapped in ice core bubbles, brings information about past variation in the hydrological cycle at low latitudes, as well as past productivity. Currently, the interpretation of those variations could be drastically improved with a better (i.e., quantitative) knowledge of the oxygen isotopic fractionation that occurs during photosynthesis and respiration processes. This could be achieved, for example, during experiments using closed biological chambers. In order to estimate the isotopic fractionation coefficient with good precision, one of the principal limitations is the need for high-frequency online measurements of isotopic composition of O2, expressed as δ18O of O2 (δ18O(O2)) and O2 concentration. To address this issue, we developed a new instrument, based on the optical-feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy (OF-CEAS) technique, enabling high-temporal-resolution and continuous measurements of O2 concentration as well as δ18O(O2), both simultaneously. The minimum Allan deviation occurred between 10 and 20 min, while precision reached 0.002 % for the O2 concentration and 0.06 ‰ for δ18O(O2), which correspond to the optimal integration time and analytical precision before instrumental drift started degrading the measurements. Instrument accuracy was in good agreement with dual-inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS). Measured values were slightly affected by humidity, and we decided to measure δ18O(O2) and O2 concentration after drying the gas. On the other hand, a 1 % increase in O2 concentration increased the δ18O(O2) by 0.53 ‰. To ensure the good quality of O2 concentration and δ18O(O2) measurements we eventually proposed to measure the calibration standard every 20 min.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Clément Piel , Daniele Romanini , Morgane Farradèche , Justin Chaillot , Clémence Paul , Nicolas Bienville , Thomas Lauwers , Joana Sauze , Kévin Jaulin , Frédéric Prié , Amaëlle Landais
Publication : Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Date : 2024
Volume : 17
Issue : 22
Pages : 6647-6658
Catégorie(s)
#CNRS #Ecotron de MontpellierRésumé
Atmospheric dioxygen (O2) concentration and isotopic composition are closely linked to the carbon cycle through anthropic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and biological processes such as photosynthesis and respiration. The measurement of the isotopic ratio of O2, trapped in ice core bubbles, brings information about past variation in the hydrological cycle at low latitudes, as well as past productivity. Currently, the interpretation of those variations could be drastically improved with a better (i.e., quantitative) knowledge of the oxygen isotopic fractionation that occurs during photosynthesis and respiration processes. This could be achieved, for example, during experiments using closed biological chambers. In order to estimate the isotopic fractionation coefficient with good precision, one of the principal limitations is the need for high-frequency online measurements of isotopic composition of O2, expressed as δ18O of O2 (δ18O(O2)) and O2 concentration. To address this issue, we developed a new instrument, based on the optical-feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy (OF-CEAS) technique, enabling high-temporal-resolution and continuous measurements of O2 concentration as well as δ18O(O2), both simultaneously. The minimum Allan deviation occurred between 10 and 20 min, while precision reached 0.002 % for the O2 concentration and 0.06 ‰ for δ18O(O2), which correspond to the optimal integration time and analytical precision before instrumental drift started degrading the measurements. Instrument accuracy was in good agreement with dual-inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS). Measured values were slightly affected by humidity, and we decided to measure δ18O(O2) and O2 concentration after drying the gas. On the other hand, a 1 % increase in O2 concentration increased the δ18O(O2) by 0.53 ‰. To ensure the good quality of O2 concentration and δ18O(O2) measurements we eventually proposed to measure the calibration standard every 20 min.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Clément Piel , Daniele Romanini , Morgane Farradèche , Justin Chaillot , Clémence Paul , Nicolas Bienville , Thomas Lauwers , Joana Sauze , Kévin Jaulin , Frédéric Prié , Amaëlle Landais
Publication : Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Date : 2024
Volume : 17
Issue : 22
Pages : 6647-6658
Catégorie(s)
#CNRS #Ecotron de MontpellierRésumé
Atmospheric dioxygen (O2) concentration and isotopic composition are closely linked to the carbon cycle through anthropic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and biological processes such as photosynthesis and respiration. The measurement of the isotopic ratio of O2, trapped in ice core bubbles, brings information about past variation in the hydrological cycle at low latitudes, as well as past productivity. Currently, the interpretation of those variations could be drastically improved with a better (i.e., quantitative) knowledge of the oxygen isotopic fractionation that occurs during photosynthesis and respiration processes. This could be achieved, for example, during experiments using closed biological chambers. In order to estimate the isotopic fractionation coefficient with good precision, one of the principal limitations is the need for high-frequency online measurements of isotopic composition of O2, expressed as δ18O of O2 (δ18O(O2)) and O2 concentration. To address this issue, we developed a new instrument, based on the optical-feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy (OF-CEAS) technique, enabling high-temporal-resolution and continuous measurements of O2 concentration as well as δ18O(O2), both simultaneously. The minimum Allan deviation occurred between 10 and 20 min, while precision reached 0.002 % for the O2 concentration and 0.06 ‰ for δ18O(O2), which correspond to the optimal integration time and analytical precision before instrumental drift started degrading the measurements. Instrument accuracy was in good agreement with dual-inlet isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS). Measured values were slightly affected by humidity, and we decided to measure δ18O(O2) and O2 concentration after drying the gas. On the other hand, a 1 % increase in O2 concentration increased the δ18O(O2) by 0.53 ‰. To ensure the good quality of O2 concentration and δ18O(O2) measurements we eventually proposed to measure the calibration standard every 20 min.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Clément Piel , Daniele Romanini , Morgane Farradèche , Justin Chaillot , Clémence Paul , Nicolas Bienville , Thomas Lauwers , Joana Sauze , Kévin Jaulin , Frédéric Prié , Amaëlle Landais
Publication : Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Date : 2024
Volume : 17
Issue : 22
Pages : 6647-6658
Catégorie(s)
#CNRS #Ecotron de MontpellierRésumé
Applying single-cell genomics (SCG) to microbes is an excellent opportunity to study their genome structure, diversity and evolution. The interpretation of SCG datasets depends directly on the quality of sample preparation and data processing, which should be as universal as possible to allow comparison and synthesis of the outcomes. We propose an adaptable and universal SCG library preparation protocol and an automated data decontamination tool, which we named SINgle-CEll REads Decontamination through Automatic Taxonomic Assignation (SINCERE-DATA) workflow. Our workflow identifies and removes contaminant reads based on (i) their contribution to high-coverage regions of the assembly and (ii) their taxonomy at both read and contig levels. We applied these workflows to single cells isolated from laboratory strains and published SCG environmental datasets, demonstrating the procedure's efficiency in cleaning datasets. We highlight sources of contamination and sample preparation biases that jeopardise the quality of recovered single-cell genomes. Using SINCERE-DATA, we successfully removed contaminant DNA sequences from single-amplified genomes that were undetected with the currently available decontamination tools used. In this work, we propose the full workflow embedding bacterial single-cell library preparation and a dedicated bioinformatic tool, SINCERE-DATA, to produce automatically decontaminated single-amplified genomes. This workflow constitutes a new attempt to unify and improve the quality and comparison of the single-cell datasets that will allow standardised examination of data contamination and provide cleaner genomes from the uncultivated majority.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Solène Mauger , Yann Sevellec , Léna Carret , Noé Robert , Cecile Monard , Cécile Thion , Laura Jarassier , Philippe Vandenkoornhuyse
Publication : Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Date : 2026
Volume : 16
Issue : 12
Pages : 2819-2835