Aquatic Oligochaetes: Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Aquatic Oligochaetes held in Presque Isle, Maine, USA, 18–22 August 1997

287 Pages·1999·25.49 MB·English

by  Stuart R. Gelder, Susan M. Peterson (auth.), B. M. Healy, T. B. Reynoldson, K. A. Coates (eds.)

Aquatic Oligochaetes
Developments in Hydrobiology 139
Series editor
H. J. Dumont
Aquatic Oligochaetes
Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium
on Aquatic Oligochaetes
held in Presque Isle, Maine, USA, 18-22 August 1997
Edited by
B.M. Healy, T.B. Reynoldson and K.A. Coates
Reprinted from Hydrobiologia, volume 406 (1999)
Springer Science+Business Media, B.V.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
A C.I.P. Catalogue record for this book is available from the Library of Congress.
ISBN 978-94-010-5829-2 ISBN 978-94-011-4207-6 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-94-011-4207-6
Printed an acid-free paper
AII Rights reserved
© 1999 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht
Originally published by Kluwer Academic Publishers in 1999
Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1 st edition 1999
No part of the material protected by this copyright notice may be reproduced
or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and
retrieval system, without written permission from the copyright owner.
~ Hydrobiologia 406: v-vii, 1999. v
" B. M. Healy, T. B. Reynoldson & K. A. Coates (eds), Aquatic Oligochaetes.
Contents
Preface ......................................................................... . ix-x
List of Participants ............................................................... . xi-xii
Andreina Di Chiara (1937-1997): In Memoriam .................................... . xiii-xiv
Historical reviews
Past symposium attendees in the group photograph.
by Stuart R. Gelder & Susan M. Peterson ...................................... 1-7
Retrospect and Prospect: reflections on forty years of study of aquatic oligochaetes
by Ralph O. Brinkhurst ...................................................... 9-19
Taxonomy and geographic distribution
Zoogeography of branchiobdellidans (Annelida) and temnocephalidans (Platyhelminthes)
ectosymbiotic on freshwater crustaceans, and their reactions to one another in vitro
by Stuart R. Gelder ......................................................... . 21-31
Studies on the aquatic oligochaete fauna in Lake Biwa, central Japan. II. Records and
taxonomic remarks of nine species
by Akifumi Ohtaka & Machiko Nishino ...................................... . 33-47
Monopylephorus camachoi nov. sp., a new rhyacodriline worm (Tubificidae, Clitellata)
from the Coiba Island, on the east Pacific Coast of Panama
by Pilar Rodriguez .......................................................... . 49-55
Records of Enchytraeidae (Clitellata) from the People's Republic of China
by Hongzhu Wang, Zhicai Xie & Yanling Liang ............................... . 57-66
Distribution of freshwater oligochaetes in the west and east coastal regions of the North
Pacific Ocean
by Tarmo Timm ............................................................ . 67-81
Systematics and evolution
Enzymatic variability in sympatric species of Tubifex (Clitellata: Tubificidae)
by Andreina Paoletti Di Chiara, Manuela Pagani & Barbara Leoni ............... . 83-86
Terrestrial polychaetes - models for the evolution of the Clitellata (Annelida)?
by Gi.inter Purschke ......................................................... . 87-99
VI
Distribution, abundance and habitats
Clitellate diversity in Nationalstadsparken, an urban national park in Stockholm, Sweden
by Christer Erseus, Reinmar Grimm, Brenda Healy, Stefan Lundberg, Emilia Rota &
Tarn10 Timm ............................................................... . 101-110
Finding enchytraeid oligochaetes (Clitellata) in hot climates: species OCCUITence on the
shores of Bermuda
by Brenda Healy & Kathryn A. Coates ....................................... . 111-117
Spatial distribution of oligochaetes (Clitellata) in the tidal freshwater and brackish parts of
the Schelde estuary (Belgium)
by J. Seys, M. Vincx & P. Meire ............................................. . 119-132
Distribution and dispersal capacity of the Ponto-Caspian tubificid oligochaete Potamothrix
heuscheri (Bretscher, 1900) in Scandinavia
by Goran Milbrink .......................................................... . 133-142
Oligochaeta and Aphanoneura in two Northern German hardwater lakes of different trophic
state
by Rut Collado, Peter Kasprzak, & Rudiger M. Schmelz ........................ . 143-148
Micro-distribution of oligochaetes in a soft-bottomed lowland stream (Elsbeek; The Neth
erlands)
by Piet F. M. Verdonschot ................................................... . 149-163
Oligochaeta from the abyssal zone of Lake Baikal (Siberia, Russia)
by Patrick Martin, Koen Martens & Boudewijn Goddeeris ...................... . 165-174
Oligochaetes of Karavasta Lagoon (Albania). Preliminary results
by S. Casellato ............................................................. . 175-182
Population dynamics
A comparison among different population models for Limnodrilus hoffineisteri Claparede
(Oligochaeta, Tubificidae)
by Andrea Pasteris, Martina Vecchi and Giuliano Bonomi ...................... . 183-189
Assessment of secondary production of Naididae (Oligochaeta): an example from a North
German lake
by Boris Lohlein ........................................................... . 191-198
Histology and ultrastructure
Ultrastmcture and functional significance of intestinojunctional spermathecae in en
chytraeids (Oligo chaeta, Annelida)
by Wilfried Westheide ...................................................... . 199-211
New sperm types in Naididae and Lumbriculidae (Annelida: Oligochaeta) and their pos
sible phylogenetic implications
by Marco FeITaguti, Christer Erseus, Irina Kaygorodova & Patrick Martin ........ . 213-222
CLSM analysis of serotonin-immunoreactive neurons in the central nervous system of Nais
variabilis, Slavina appendiculata and Stylaria lacustris (Oligochaeta: Naididae)
by Rene Hessling, Monika C. Muller & Wilfried Westheide ..................... . 223-233
vii
Development, physiology and behaviour
Tubificoides benedii (Tubificidae, Oligochaeta) - a pioneer in hypoxic and sulfidic envir
onments. An overview of adaptive pathways
by O. Giere, J.-H. Preusse & N. Dubilier ...................................... . 235-241
Decoupling of fission and regenerative capabilities in an asexual oligochaete
by Alexandra E. Bely ....................................................... . 243-251
Autotomy reflex in a freshwater oligochaete, Lumbriculus variegatus (Clitellata:
Lumbriculidae)
by Nalena M. Lesiuk & Charles D. Drewes ................................... . 253-261
Helical swimming and body reversal behaviors in Lumbriculus variegatus (Annelida: Cli
tellata: Lumbriculidae)
by Charles D. Drewes ....................................................... . 263-269
Pollution studies
Bioaccumulation test with Tubificid Sludgeworms in artificial media - development of a
standardisable method
by Philipp Egeler, 1. Rombke, M. Meller, Th. Knacker & R. Nagel .............. . 271-280
Progress Report
Lumbriculids, branchiobdellidans and leeches: an overview of recent progress in phylogen
etic research on clitellates
by Ralph O. Brinkhurst ..................................................... . 281-290
Hydrobiologia 406: ix-x, 1999.
ix
B. M. Healy, T. B. Reynoldson & K. A. Coates (eds), Aquatic Oligochaetes.
Preface
The Seventh International Symposium on Aquatic Oligochaetes (SISAO) was organized by Stuart R. Gelder of
the University of Maine at Presque Isle with assistance from Mary Lawrence, Susan Peterson, Joy Rayburn and
Keith Madore, and support from the local organizing committee of John Badger, James Dwyer, Dave Lavway and
Michael Corey. Additional help came from colleagues and friends around the world. As a result of this team's
effort, everyone agreed the Symposium was a success.
Over 400 invitations were mailed and 78 scientists from 30 countries expressed interest in attending. However,
illness and financial restrictions reduced these numbers so that only 50 scientists plus 9 guests from 20 countries
were finally able to attend. A more realistic representation in terms of science can be gathered from the 53 papers
presented involving 90 authors.
Following, and developing, the themes used at the seventh symposium in Tjarno, Sweden, three guest presenta
tions, and four workshops, in addition to the traditional research papers were arranged. The presentation by Ralph
O. Brinkhurst entitled, 'Retrospective and Perspective', summarized the history and contributions of workers on
aquatic oligochaetes with comments on possible future trends. This was a timely work to present at the SISAO
meeting for two reasons. Firstly, 20 years have passed since the need for such a forum on aquatic oligochaete
research was recognized, and secondly, it marks Ralph's retirement after some 40 years involvement with aquatic
oligochaete research. Clive A. Edwards was invited to give an over-view on the biology of earthworms, particularly
with respect to agriCUlture. This aspect of clitellate study is often ignored by workers in the aquatic field, and the
topic was particularly appropriate given the importance of farming in Aroostook County. The third speaker, Kristian
Fauchald, reviewed current developments in morphological and molecular research, particularly on polychaetes,
as a means of characterizing a hypothetical ancestral annelid. Both of these presenters felt that readers interested
in their speeches would be best served by obtaining copies of their recent major review papers.
The workshop on enchytreaid anatomical nomenclature chaired by Brenda Healy and Riidiger M. Schmelz,
soon expanded into a discussion on homologous and analogous structures in clitellates. One result of the discussion
by the members was to adopt the term 'chaeta! chaetae' for the bristle-like appendages in annelids. This enables
the use of 'seta! setae' to be used for arthropods etc., and thus these analogous characters become clearly separated
in a data matrix. A seminar on the phylogenetic relationships within the Clitellata was held at the sixth symposium
in Tjarno, Sweden, and although an enthusiastic discussion ensued no new consensus of opinion emerged. Given
the importance of this topic and the amount of new information, a continuation seminar was included in the current
symposium entitled, 'Clitellate Phylogeny - round 2', chaired by Christer Erseus. The theme of the discussion
rapidly focused on the relationships between the oligochaetes and leeches, and in particular the lumbriculids and
branchiobdellidans. In order for the background and current research results to be made available to a broader
readership, Brinkhurst was asked by the organizer to submit the text of his presentation to the Proceedings for
publication, "Lumbriculids, branchiobdellidans and leeches: an overview of recent progress in phylogenetic re
search on clitellates". The evening ended with a default acceptance, for the time being, of the current taxonomic
arrangement of the Clitellata (paraphyletic 'oligochaetes', and the debatable position of branchiobdellidans alone,
with the latter or the leeches). This acceptance was based on the fact that no significant body of new evidence had
been found since the last meeting three years ago, and that important information is anticipated from a number of
research groups currently working on genetic sequencing that involves a large numbers of clitellate species. The
microscope workshop enabled members to examine specimens, and particularly type material brought from China
and Europe to the meeting. The workshop on 'whirling disease in salmonid and other fishes' chaired by Deedee
Kathman ended the Symposium with the same full attendance and vigorous enthusiasm as the opening sessions.
The Business Meeting was chaired by Ralph O. Brinkhurst and the members received an invitation and
slide presentation from Pilar Rodriguez, Universidad del Pais Vasco, Bilbao, Spain, for the Eighth International
Symposium on Aquatic Oligochaetes to be held in Bilbao in July 2000. This was unanimously adopted by the
x
membership. Two tentative proposals were presented for the meeting to be held in 2003. Piet F. M. Verdonschot
proposed the symposium be held in Wageningen, The Netherlands, and Marco FeITaguti conveyed an invitation
from Giulio Lanzavecchia and his colleagues at the University of Varese, Italy. The majOlity of the membership
voted to accept the proposal for The Netherlands. The location of the 2003 meeting will be confirmed at the Eighth
Symposium in Bilbao.
Financial support for the symposium came primarily from contributions made by the University of Maine at
Presque Isle, Maine Potato Board, Maine Public Service, Presque Isle Rotary Club and MFX, along with other
donations. The field trip to Sinclair and Long Lake, northern Maine, was completely supported and coordinated
through the St. John Aroostook Resource Conservation and Development organization and the Fish River Lakes
Water Quality Association. Attendees would like to thank all of these organizations and individuals for their
generous gifts and time.
All of the papers in the Proceedings have been peer reviewed. I would like to thank the editors for their time
and efforts, and all of the reviewers for their constructive criticisms.
STUART R. GELDER
University of Maine at Presque Isle
June, 1998
~ Hydrobiologia 406: xi-xii, 1999. xi
" B. M. Heal" T. B. ReYlloldsol1 & K. A. Coates (eds), Aquatic Oligochaetes.
List of attendees
Michael AUBELE, Texas A & M Marine Laboratory, Steve FEND, U.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield
5007 Avenue U, Galveston, Texas 77551, U.S.A. Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, U.S.A.
Kathy A. BEAUCHAMP, Department of Medicine Marco FERRAGUTI, Dipartimento di Biologia, sez.
and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Zoologia e Citologia, Universita degli Studi di
University of California, Davis, CA 95616, U.S.A. Milano, 26, Via Celoria, 1-20133 Milano, Italy
Alexandra E. BELY, Department of Ecology and Evol Stuat1 R. GELDER, Department of Biology, Univer
ution, SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY sity of Maine at Presque Isle, 181 Main Street,
11794-5245 U.S.A. Presque Isle, ME 04769-2888, U.S,A.
Carla BONACINA, CNR-Istituto Italiano di Idrobio Olav GIERE, Universiata Hamburg, Zoologisches In
logia, 1-28048 Pallanza VB, Italy stitut und Zoologisches Museum, Martin-Luther
King-Platz 3, D-20l46 Hamburg, Germany
Giuliano BONOMI, Dipartimento di Biologia Evoluzion
istica Sperimentale, Universita degli studi di Bo Patti GILLIS, National Water Research Institute, En
logna, Via Selmi 3, 1-40126 Bologna, Italy vironment Canada, CCIW, 867 Lakeshore Road,
Burlington, Ont. L7R 4A6, Canada
Ralph O. BRINKHURST, 205 Cameron Court, Her
mitage, TN, 37076, U.S.A. Sascha L. HALLETT, Department of Parasitology,
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queens
Sandra CASELLATO, Dipartimento di Bologna, Uni land, 4072 Australia
versita degli Studi di Padova, Via Trieste, 75,
1-35121 Padova, Italy Brenda HEALY, Zoological Department, University
College, Belfield, Still organ Road, Dublin 4, Ire
Charles DREWES, Department of Zoology and Ge land
netics, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011,
U.S.A. Rene HESSLING, Universitat Osnabriick, FB5 Bio
logie/Chemie, Abt. Spez. Zoo!., Postfach 4469,
Clive A. EDWARDS, Ohio State University, De D-49069 Osnabriick, Germany
partment of Entomology, 103 Botany and Zo
ology Building, 1735 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH Deedee KATHMAN, Aquatic Resource Center, P.O.
43210-1220, U.S.A. Box 680818, Franklin, TN 37068 -0818, U.S.A.
Philipp EGELER, ECT Oekotoxikologie GmbH. B6t Billie KERANS, Department of Biology, Montana
tgerstr. 2-14, D-65439 FlOrsheim, Germany State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717-0346,
U.S.A.
Christer ERSEUS, Department of Invertebrate Zo
ology, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Box Jan LOCKE, Bermuda Biological Station for Re
50007, S-1 04 05 Stockholm, Sweden seat'ch, 17 Biological Lane, Ferry Reach, St.
Georges, GE 01, Bermuda
Kristian FAUCHALD, Deptartment of Invertebrate
Zoology, MRL 163, National Museum Natural Boris LOHLEIN, Ecosystem Research Centre, Schauen
History, Washington D.C. 20560, U.S.A. burgerstr. 112, D-241 14 Keil, Germany