近日，中国科学院成都生物研究所联合西南科技大学、四川大学、九寨沟国家级自然保护区管理局以及重庆师范学院，在九寨沟风景区发现一种兰科盆距兰 属植物，根据其形态特征与分子证据确定其为新物种，将其命名为九寨沟盆距兰。相关研究成果已在国际知名植物分类学期刊《PhytoKeys》（《国际植物 分类学期刊》）发表。 盆距兰属隶属于兰科树兰亚科指甲兰亚族，全球约73种，是一类附生在热带和亚热带山地森林中树木或岩石上的草本植物。该属植物的唇瓣色彩斑斓、结构 精巧，具有较高的观赏价值。 据分析，九寨沟盆距兰隶属于盆距兰属列叶组，该种的发现将列叶组的物种数量增加到16种，不仅丰富了物种图谱，更对区域植物生态适应机制研究具有重 要价值。 据了解，九寨沟盆距兰现仅见于九寨沟五花海栈道边的枯枝上，主要附生在海拔2400至2500米的亚高山针叶林和阔叶林的交界处。该新种为小型附生植物， 叶片斜线状披针形，叶厚革质，具紫红色斑点，紧密排列。花瓣呈倒卵形，黄绿色，长约4至5.8厘米。花开展，萼片黄绿色，中萼片椭圆形，长约4.8至6厘 米。 （总台记者 韩民权） 研究团队介绍，作为岷山山系生物多样性保护的核心，九寨沟的垂直海拔落差孕育了从针阔 ...

中华锯角拟叩甲从形态上看极具辨识度，其体长5～7毫米，通体橙棕色搭配背部黑色纵纹，前胸背 板光滑呈球状，触角末端为细长椭圆形，脚的末端(跗节)明显膨大。这些独特特征，让它与近缘属物种 清晰区分。 花坪自然保护区是全国第一批、广西首个国家级自然保护区，素有"生物物种基因库"的美誉。 图为中华锯角拟叩甲。陆千乐供图 据悉，早在2006年8月，花坪自然保护区组织的第二次综合科考团队在保护区境内的粗江管理站区 域首次采集到该昆虫个体。多年后，中国科学院动物研究所黄正中博士将其标本与伦敦自然历史博物 馆、中国科学院动物研究所馆藏标本作详尽深入研究与探讨对比，并结合形态解剖、实地追踪等研究手 段，最终确认这是从未被记录的新属新种。 广西壮族自治区林业局11日介绍，近日，广西花坪国家级自然保护区综合科学考察添新果，发现新 物种中华锯角拟叩甲，并确认为昆虫新属——锯角拟叩甲属，相关论文已在国际权威动物分类学期刊发 表。 ...

广西壮族自治区中国科学院广西植物研究所(以下简称"广西植物研究所")27日介绍，该所与浙江省 生态环境科学设计研究院和贵州大学科研团队在广东省化州市新安镇联合科考时，发现苦苣苔科漏斗苣 苔属新物种——化州漏斗苣苔。相关研究结果在国际植物学期刊《植物钥匙》(PhytoKeys)上发表。 图为化州漏斗苣苔形态图。广西植物研究所 供图 据介绍，这个物种主要生长于亚热带常绿阔叶林边缘，经形态学比较与文献资料考证过后确定为漏 斗苣苔属的一个新种。因其模式产地在广东省化州市，故将其命名为"化州漏斗苣苔"。 据了解，目前该物种仅发现一个居群，大约100株成株。因其花冠筒外部呈黄色至棕黄色，且具数 条明显的棕黄色条纹，内部为紫红至紫褐色而区别于漏斗苣苔属其他物种。根据世界自然保护联盟濒危 等级划分标准，该物种属于非常珍稀的极危物种。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Researchers from Guizhou University have discovered a new species of the genus Weigela, named Daluoshan Weigela, in the Dasha River National Nature Reserve, marking a significant addition to the biodiversity of the Rosaceae family [1] Group 1 - The new species was found in July 2024 at an altitude of approximately 1900 meters, growing in sandy soil with ample sunlight, with around 50 individuals observed [1] - Initial observations did not reveal flowering or fruiting, but by late October of the same year, the plant was confirmed to be in a flowering and fruiting state [1] - The new species exhibits clear differences from all known Weigela species, confirming it as an unrecorded species [1] Group 2 - The Weigela genus is a small group within the Rosaceae family, with 18 species recorded globally and 10 species in China, primarily distributed in the southwestern region [1] - The last new species in the Weigela genus was reported 35 years ago, highlighting the significance of this discovery [1] - The Daluoshan Weigela is the only known climbing plant in its genus, enriching the species and genetic diversity of Weigela [1]

Core Points - A new species named "Tongbiguang Horned Toad" has been discovered in the Tongbiguang Provincial Nature Reserve in Yunnan, China, as reported in the international journal "Animal Systematics and Evolution" [2] - The discovery increases the total number of species in the genus Ansonia from 31 to 32 globally, with China's known species in this genus rising to 13 [2] Summary by Sections - **Species Description** - The Tongbiguang Horned Toad is a medium-sized amphibian, with males measuring 43.5 to 44.2 millimeters in length and females measuring 54.8 to 57.6 millimeters [2] - The toad has a nearly equal head length and width, an oval-shaped tongue with a slightly notched tip, and a yellow-brown throat, chest, and upper abdomen covered with orange-red spots and three dark brown longitudinal stripes [2] - It features slight webbing between its toes [2] - **Research Background** - This discovery marks the third new amphibian species identified by the research team led by researcher Che Jing in the Tongbiguang Nature Reserve since 2025 [2] - Previous discoveries include "Tongbiguang Small Mountain Frog" and "White-edged Palm Toad," with the former being a new record genus for China and a new record family for Yunnan [2]

Core Viewpoint - Chinese scientists have discovered a new species, the Tongbiguang Horned Toad, in the Tongbiguang Provincial Nature Reserve, increasing the number of known species in the genus to 32 globally and 13 in China [1][1][1] Summary by Relevant Categories Discovery Details - The Tongbiguang Horned Toad belongs to the genus Ansonia and was named after its discovery location [1] - The species is characterized by a medium size, with males measuring 43.5 to 44.2 millimeters and females measuring 54.8 to 57.6 millimeters [1][1] - Distinctive features include a nearly equal head length and width, an oval-shaped tongue with a slight notch at the end, and a yellow-brown throat, chest, and front abdomen covered with orange-red spots and three dark brown longitudinal stripes [1][1] Research Team Achievements - This discovery marks the third amphibian species identified by the research team led by researcher Che Jing in the Tongbiguang Nature Reserve since 2025 [1] - Previous discoveries include the "Tongbiguang Small Mountain Frog" and the "White-edged Palm Toad," with the former being a new record genus for China and a new record family for Yunnan [1][1]

Core Viewpoint - A new species of climbing plant, named "Daluoshan Xiuxianmei," has been discovered in the Dasha River National Nature Reserve in Guizhou, marking a significant addition to the Rosaceae family and the only known climbing species in the genus [1][2]. Group 1: Discovery and Research - The new species was identified during a scientific survey organized by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration and the Guizhou Provincial Forestry Bureau [2]. - The discovery challenges the long-standing classification of the genus, which has been recognized primarily as upright shrubs, thus enriching the species and genetic diversity within the group [2]. - The research was published in the international plant taxonomy journal "Plant Keys" on August 15 [1]. Group 2: Characteristics and Habitat - "Daluoshan Xiuxianmei" was found in two field investigations, with approximately 50 specimens located at an altitude of about 1900 meters, in sandy soil with ample sunlight [6]. - Initial observations did not reveal flowering or fruiting, but subsequent investigations confirmed the plant's reproductive state, highlighting its distinct morphological and molecular characteristics compared to known species [6].