Porous Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework Loaded Mn as an Efficient Catalyst for the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx with NH3 by Yongliang Chen, Meiqing Yu, Rui Wang

“…Abstract Zinc 2-methylimidazolate (Zn(Me-Im)2, ZIF-8) was synthesized through solvothermal method, and the Mn@ZIF-8 was synthesized by loading the Mn species onto the prepared ZIF-8 through impregnation. …”
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Revealing the status of Orbicella: Main reef-builder of Morrocoy National Park and Cuare Wildlife Refuge, Venezuela, Southern Caribbean. by Anaurora Yranzo-Duque, Ana Teresa Herrera-Reveles, Estrella Villamizar, Francoise Cabada-Blanco, Jeannette Pérez-Benítez, Hazael Boadas, José G Rodríguez Quintal, Carlos Pereira, Samuel Narciso, Freddy A Bustillos

“…Among the two Orbicella species, O. faveolata was dominant in both MPA´s with higher densities and live cover, varying at both reefs and sectors. …”
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Weeds Predominant in Potato Fields: A Case of Southern Division, Kabale Municipality, Kabale District, South Western Uganda. by Akankwasa, Lowland

“…Field data was used to determine weed species, weed density, weed frequency, weed domination, im-portance value, summed dominance ratio, weed dry weight and species diversity index. …”
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Applesnails of Florida Pomacea spp. (Gastropoda: Ampullariidae) by Thomas R. Fasulo

“…There are four species in Florida, one of which is native and considered beneficial. …”
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Slugs (of Florida) (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) by Lionel A. Stange, Jane E. Deisler

“… Florida has a depauparate slug fauna, having only three native species which belong to three different families. …”
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Freshwater Ornamental Fish Commonly Cultured in Florida by Jeffrey E. Hill, Roy Yanong

“…One major division in the industry which has practical significance is that between egg-laying species and live-bearing species. The culture practices for each division are different, requiring specialized knowledge and equipment to succeed. …”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) by Steve A. Johnson, Sam Logue

“…Johnson and Sam Logue, introduces this small to medium-sized member of the parrot family that has become an established non-native bird in Florida — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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Woolly oak aphids Stegophylla brevirostris Quednau and Diphyllaphis microtrema Quednau (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae) by Susan E. Halbert

“…Two genera of woolly oak aphids occur in Florida, each including one known native Florida species. One species, Stegophylla brevirostris Quednau, is common, and the other, Diphyllaphis microtrema Quednau, is rare. …”
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Biology and Control of Horse Purslane and Common Purslane in Sugarcane by Dennis Calvin Odero, Ron Rice, Les Baucum

“…Growers often confuse these two weed species with each other. However, these two species have distinct phylogenetic (evolutionary) and morphological differences. …”
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Lernaea (Anchorworm) Infestations in Fish by Natalie Steckler, Roy P. Yanong

“…Lernaea species, commonly known as “anchorworms,” are crustacean, copepod parasites that can infect and cause disease and mortality in many types of freshwater fishes, especially wild-caught and pond-raised species. …”
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Fruit Fly, Anastrepha edentata Stone (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems

“…There is a possibility that this species has not survived in Florida. It is not considered to be of economic importance anywhere within its range. …”
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Fruit Fly, Anastrepha nigrifascia Stone (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

“… Anastrepha nigrifascia Stone is one of six species of fruit flies of the genus Anastrepha which occur in Florida or which have been established in Florida at some time. …”
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Spiral Nematode, Helicotylenchus pseudorobustus (Steiner, 1941) Golden, 1956 (Nematoda: Tylenchida: Hoplolaimidae) by William T. Crow

“…On most plants, it is not considered particularly damaging, but recent research has shown that this species suppresses growth of certain turfgrass hosts. …”
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South American Fruit Fly, Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

“… Anastrepha fraterculus was described in the genus Dacus by Wiedemann (1830), based on specimens from Brazil. This species is of great economic importance because of the wide variety of plants which it attacks and its extensive distribution. …”
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Graphiola Leaf Spot (False Smut) of Palm by Monica L. Elliott

“… Graphiola leaf spot, also referred to as “false smut,” is a foliar pathogen of certain palm species. In Florida, it is primarily a cosmetic disease and does not adversely affect plant growth. …”
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Microworm Culture for Use in Freshwater Ornamental Aquaculture by Shane Ramee, Taylor Lipscomb, Matthew DiMaggio

“…These worms are small enough to be ingested by the larvae of many commonly cultured ornamental species and their production methods are simple and reliable. …”
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Lesser Canna Leafroller, Geshna cannalis (Quaintance) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by Heather J. McAuslane

“…It is one of two leaf-rolling lepidopteran species found infesting canna, the other one being the larger and more voracious larger canna leafroller, Calpodes ethlius (Stoll). …”
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Florida Foliage House Plant Care: Adenium swazicum by Richard J. Henny, Jianjun Chen

“… Adenium swazicum is a species of desert rose whose gray-green leaves appear folded and are velvety to touch. …”
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A reliance on human habitats is key to the success of an introduced predatory reptile. by Tom Major, Lauren Jeffrey, Guillem Limia Russel, Rebecca Bracegirdle, Antonio Gandini, Rhys Morgan, Benjamin Michael Marshall, John F Mulley, Wolfgang Wüster

“…Commensal species which can live alongside humans by making use of specific conditions, structures, or prey, have a significant advantage. …”
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A new skink of the genus Scincella Mittleman, 1950 (Squamata, Scincidae) from Son La Province, northwestern Vietnam by Anh Van Pham, Thomas Ziegler, Cuong The Pham, Thao Ngoc Hoang, Hanh Thi Ngo, Minh Duc Le

“…A new species of the genus Scincella Mittleman, 1950 is described from northern Vietnam based on morphological and molecular evidence. …”
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