Arhiva pentru cuvântul-cheie: Zoologie

April of 2025 was rich in events promoting inventions. Researchers from the Institute of Zoology (Moldova State University) took advantage of this opportunity by participating in three exhibitions of inventions. Various works were demonstrated, highly appreciated by international experts. Thus, five works were presented at the 6th edition of the International Exhibition INVENTCOR (3-4 April 2025, Deva, Romania), all being awarded the gold medals: ZUBCOV Elena, ZUBCOV Natalia, UNGUREANU Laurenția, BAGRIN Nina, MIRON Liviu-Dan, BULAT Denis, CIORBA Petru, BILEŢCHI Lucia, ANDREEV Nadejda. Method...

Four species of saproxylic beetles – Lymexylon navale (Linnaeus, 1758), Pediacus dermestoides (Fabricius, 1792), Leiestes seminiger (Gyllenhal, 1808) and Grynocharis oblonga (Linnaeus, 1758) – have been recorded for the first time in the fauna of the Republic of Moldova. The insects were collected in 2023 and 2024 from the scientific reserves “Plaiul Fagului” and “Codrii”. Both forest reserves have plant associations typical of those in Central Europe, being located in the south-eastern extreme of their distribution area. Adults of the species Lymexylon navale (Linnaeus, 1758) are 7-16 mm long...

May 22 has been celebrated around the world since 2000 as International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD). The United Nations has proclaimed the IDB to increase understanding and awareness on the biodiversity issues. The theme of the 2025 edition is "Harmony with nature and sustainable development" (https://www.cbd.int/biodiversity-day). Biodiversity conservation in the Republic of Moldova is managed at the state level through the comprehensive regulatory framework (laws, regulations), policy documents (strategies, programs and action plans), the publication of the Red Book of the Republic of...