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Review of taxonomic history of bats of the family Molossidae of the Old World
Forró, Beáta ; Benda, Petr (advisor) ; Staňková, Markéta (referee)
0 Abstract This thesis deals with systematics and taxonomic expressions of the relationships within the Molossidae family. Further attention is devoted to the species that occur in the Old World. The work consists of four chapters: introduction, basic characteristics of the family, description of particular species and conclusions. The second chapter, focused on the characteristics of the family Molossidae, consists of a description of the family systematics, its distribution range, morphological characters and the role of molecular genetics in the taxonomy of this family. The third chapter briefly discusses the genera of the New World thereafter looks in detail at the evolution and various views on the taxonomy of the species in the Old World. The species on which the thesis focuses belong to the following genera: Platymops, Sauromys, Cheiromeles, Myopterus, Otomops, Chaerephon, Austronomus, Ozimops, Micronomus, Setirostris, Mops, Tadarida, and Mormopterus. The aim of this thesis is to summarize the opinions on the systematic arrangement as well as taxonomic representation of relationships in the Molossidae family of the Old World and to reveal areas that require further attention. It also provides a description of alternative taxonomic arrangements based on the available evidence.
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Systematika zelených kokálních řas tříd Chlorophyceae a Trebouxiophyceae
ŠTENCLOVÁ, Lenka
Aim of the review part is to summarize a current situation in the systematics of the green coccal algae, which were traditionally assembled in only one order: Chlorococcales. Their distribution into the lower taxonomical unites (suborders, families, subfamilies, genera) was based on the classic morphological criteria as shape of the cell and characteristics of the colony. Introduction of molecular methods caused radical changes in our insight to the system of green (not only coccal) algae and green coccal algae were redistributed in two of newly described classes: Chlorophyceae a Trebouxiophyceae. Representatives of individual morphologically delimited families, subfamilies and even genera and species were commonly split in several lineages, often in both of mentioned classes. For the practical part, was chosen two problematical groups of green coccal algae: family Oocystaceae and family Scenedesmaceae - specifically its subfamily Crucigenioideae, which were revised using polyphasic approach. Based on the molecular phylogeny, relevance of some old traditional morphological traits was reevaluated and replaced by newly defined significant characteristics.
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Proposal methodists recordings in volleyball\\
BLAŽEK, Zdeněk
This thesis proposes methodology of settig technique in volleyball. It concerns specification and systematics of volleyball, divides setting according to technical and tactical perspectives. The main aim was to design a model setting exercise and to test it on a control group. For control group I chose girl players from Tj Jiskra team in Zruč nad Sázavou. They were divided into A and B group. Both groups went through a movement skills test and a test determinig the setting skill level. For 4 mounths A group practiced the setting technique exercises. After this period both groups were tested again and the results were compared and statistically evaluated. The thesis also includes a series of game and drill exercises within each stage. \\
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Overview of the family Deinotheriidae C.L. Bonaparte, 1841 [Mammalia, Proboscidea] with direction to fossil discoveries in Czech Republic.
Šmejkal, Roman ; Mazuch, Martin (advisor) ; Wagner, Jan (referee)
This work presents the family Deinotheriidae including the subfamily Chilgatherinae. Morphological differences of teeth point to anatomical differences between the genders Chilgatherium, Prodeinotherium and Deinotherium. Further, the anatomical differences of skull and postcranial skeleton of the Deinotherinae subfamily are described. The Extension of the family Deinotherium is tied to the migration routes from Africa to Asia and Europe. The Occurrence in the Czech Republic is confirmed by 2 important discovery sites. The first one is located in Horní Ves near Franzensbad where the skeleton of the species Prodeinotherium bavaricum was discovered. The second one is located near Česká Třebová and represented by the fragments of the lower jaw of the species Prodeinotherium cuvieri. The discussion focuses on the use of the lower tusks and the method of food intake.
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Clavarioid fungi: overview of their systematics and data on diversity in the Czech Republic
Matouš, Jan ; Holec, Jan (advisor) ; Tomšovský, Michal (referee)
In the first part of my bachelor thesis Clavariaceae family is characterized in historical, morphological and ecological perspective and three main genera Clavaria, Clavulinopsis and Ramariopsis with clavarioid and ramarioid morphology of fruit body are described. The second part surveys the development of their systematics and discusses the most important genera, which in certain phases of the system progress emerged in the Clavariaceae family. It also put emphasis on the characters that led the autors to their conclusions and on the development of the generic concept of the three mentioned clavarioid genera. The third part summarizes older and recent knowledge on the diversity of the three mentioned genera in the Czech Republic on the basis of the literature data. Species that have been found in the Czech Republic are listed and are briefly characterized from an ecological perspective. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Lower Cretaceous belemnites and their occurrence in Czech Republic
Vaňková, Lucie ; Košťák, Martin (advisor) ; Marek, Jaroslav (referee)
The thesis deals with an complex overview of the Lower Cretaceous belemnites, and their occurrence in the Czech Republic, especially in Štramberk locality. First part provides a brief introduction to the Lower Cretaceous and to belemnite morfology with emphasis on internal skeleton especially of rostrum. Next chapter includes short review of morfometric analysis, which is the most important feature for taxonomy. The following part presents systematics and taxonomy of the Lower Cretaceous belemnite, and their paleoecological use as an indicators for paleotemperatures. There are also mentioned geographical occurrences and migrations of certain belemnite taxa and their stratigraphical evidence in the Lower Cretaceous sediments. The last part deals with the locality Štramberk, which is unique in the Czech Republic because of its stratigraphical evidence of the Lower Cretaceous belemnite fauna. Key words: Belemnites, Lower Cretaceous, systematice, palaeobiogeography, palaeoecology, Štramberk
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Systematics of oribatid mite families Damaeidae and Gymnodamaeidae (Acari: Oribatida) feeding ecology of selected oribatid species
Mourek, Jan ; Smrž, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Schatz, Heinrich (referee) ; Starý, Josef (referee)
I Summary Thepresentedthesisincludescontributionsontworelativelyindependentthemes: (1)particularta,ronomicalproblemsof Europeanmembersof theoribatidfamilies DamaeidaeBerlese,1896andGymnodamaeidaeGrandjean,1954basedon morphologicalstudiesand(2) feedingpreferencesof selectedoribatidmitesand theirinteractionswith saprotrophicfungiin pinelitter. Boththemesarelinkedmainlythroughsomeofthe usedmodelorganisms- thepredominantlymycophagousoribatidmitesof thefamilyDamaeidae. Thethesisconsistsof generalintroduction,in whichI reviewcurrentstateof knowledgein bothfieldsof studyfollowedby the synopsisof eachcontribution, agreementsof co-authorsand full-text versionscontributions.In total, seven primaryscientificcontributionsareincluded.Fourof the contributionsarealready published-three in peer-reviewedjournals and one in per-reviewedconference proceedings.Theremainingthreecontributionsaremanuscriptssubmittedto peer- reviewedjournals. Theconceptionof thethesishasgraduallychangedduringthestudyperiod. Originally,I intendedto focusmainlyonthemorphologyof immaturestagesof the genuscomplexDamaeussensulato(Damaeidae)andon feedingpreferencesof its selectedspecies.Later,thereviewof preliminaryresultsrevealed,thatmorphology of immatureDamaeussensulatooffersonly a low numberof characters,whichare of limitedvaluein...
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Morphology and evolution of selected groups of Palaeodictyopterida (Insecta: Palaeoptera)
Pecharová, Martina ; Prokop, Jakub (advisor) ; Hodunko, Roman (referee) ; Sroka, Pavel (referee)
Palaeodictyopterida is remarkable insect superorder, which formed a significant part of the diversity of upper Palaeozoic insects, but disappeared by the end of the Permian. The main synapomorphy of the superorder is the piercing-sucking mouthparts in the form of a rostrum consisting of five styles. This rostrum was probably used to pierce on plant tissue and for the juice sucking. The same type of mouthparts shared by adults was present also in larvae of Palaeodictyopterida. The external copulatory organs of the superorder members was also showed some morphological interests. The male genitalia consist of a pair of gonostyli and two penial lobes, similarly to the genitalia of recent Ephemeroptera. The female genitalia of Palaeodictyopterida are developed in a form of the ovipositor that can be compared with the endophytic ovipositor of some recent Odonata. This morphological features support placement of Palaeodictyopterida as sister group of Odonatoptera + Panephemeroptera. The main aim of the work was to describe new representatives of the order Megasecoptera, the second largest group of Palaeodictyopterida. Wing venation of Megasecoptera exhibits a reduction of the longitudinal and transverse veins in comparison with the order Palaeodictyoptera. Other body structures were examined mainly in the...
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Diversity, systematics, and phylogeny of families Opetiidae and Platypezidae (Diptera)
Tkoč, Michal ; Prokop, Jakub (advisor) ; Ševčík, Jan (referee) ; Zatwarnicki, Tadeusz (referee)
5 ABSTRACT This doctoral thesis is focused on flat-footed fly families Opetiidae, Platypezidae and genus Microsania (Insecta: Diptera). The thesis consists of general introduction to the systematics, taxonomy, diversity, zoogeography, phylogeny, and biology of the flat-footed flies. Systematics and taxonomy are summarized based on historical as well as recent literature. Each important taxon is shortly introduced and information about its taxonomy, morphology, diversity, distribution, and biology is provided. The next two chapters deal with fossil species and research on species diversity. The following part is a summary and plan for future research. Final chapter consists of 9 published peer-reviewed articles (5 in impacted international journals and 4 in journals without impact factor). The first article is a molecular phylogeny study of relationships between genera of flat- footed flies. The results show Platypezidae consisting of two well-supported clades, the first with the subfamilies Melanderomyiinae + Callomyiinae and the second formed by subfamily Platypezinae. Genus Microsania was resolved as a separate lineage distant from Platypezidae which clustered with Opetiidae as its sister group, both together forming a sister group to Platypezidae. The genus Agathomyia proved to be paraphyletic....
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Castorids (Castoridae, Mammalia) from the Early Miocene (MN 3) locality Ahníkov
Šmejkal, Roman ; Čermák, Stanislav (advisor) ; Mazuch, Martin (referee)
Beavers are members of Castoridae - the family of large rodents characterized by a robust skull of sciuromorphic type, a sciurognathous mandible, dentition with a tendency to hypsodoncy and incisives by uniserial microstructure. The aim of the thesis is a detailed morphometric analysis of the fossil material of beavers coming from the early Miocene (MN 3a) locality Ahníkov I, II in the Czech Republic. In the numerous material comprising 388 fragmentary specimens, all belonging to the genus Steneofiber, two distinct species were distinguished, attributed here as - Steneofiber eseri (the larger form) and Steneofiber aff. dehmi (the smaller form). Their taxonomy, systematics and assumed position within existing phylogenetic models were discussed. Key words: Castoridae, Steneofiber, Czech republic, Ahníkov, MN 3, early Miocene
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