The four-language web presence offers photos of the campus flora of "te Kortrijk" of the Löwen University (Dutch Leuven, French Louvain)" including the immediate vicinity. Photos of more than one thousand plant species are accessible. The species can be chosen from alphabetical lists of the vernacular or the scientific names, or selected using specific characteristics. ... [Editorial staff vifabio]
This website is dedicated to the pteridophyte flora (ferns, horsetails and clubmosses) of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. In the last decades, ferns and allied plants - especially subspecies and hybrids - were often neglected by botanists in Luxembourg, so that reliable data about distribution and status of pteridophyte species is often lacking. Over the last few years, the study of the pteridophytes of Luxembourg was relaunched, and the existing information deficiencies are progressively reduced. Luxembourg is internationally known for the relictual populations of Hymenophyllum tunbrigense (L.) Smith (Tunbridge filmy-fern), first discovered in this continental island in 1821. But Hymenophyllum is not the only interesting fern in Luxembourg. Despite the small territory of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, the diversity of pteridophytes is remarkable. Not less than 62 pteridophytes (species, subspecies, nothosubspecies and hybrids) are known for Luxembourg. More than 95% of all pteridophytes known in Luxembourg occur or have occurred in the 'Petite Suisse' area. Not to be underestimated is the diversity on Devonian schist. Regrettably a certain number of species haven't been observed in the last decades and can be considered as extinct in wild. Fortunately new taxons were discovered recently. At present date the pteridophyte flora of Luxembourg counts 5 clubmosses, 7 horsetails and 50 ferns. Let's hope that these numbers aren't decreasing in future. ... [Information of the supplier]
Lichenology in Luxembourg and Belgium started in the early XIXth century, but it was especially towards the end of that century that national floras and checklists became available. After 1900, the lichenological exploration dramatically declined in these two countries, and it is only since the beginning of the sixties that, through the work of Prof. Jacques Lambinon, a new era of lichenology started. It is also during that time that Belgian lichenologists started exploring the neighbouring areas of northern France, which are therefore included within the scope of the present checklist. Since the early eighties, we have attempted to fill the gap by preparing a detailed inventory of crustose lichens, as well as of lichenicolous fungi which, although not lichenized, have traditionally been studied by lichenologists. Nowadays, the total number of accepted species almost reaches 1250, more than twice the number of previously published taxa. Nevertheless, no doubt this number will continue to increase in the forthcoming years for several reasons: we know of many, often sterile crusts, that still require identification; several genera are poorly known in the area of study (e. g. Acarospora, Thelidium, Verrucaria); many lichenicolous fungi and some small, inconspicuous crustose lichens are only found by chance, and despite very careful sampling during these past years, many have certainly been missed; comparison with modern European floras or checklists suggests that a relatively large number of additional species might occur in the study area. Therefore the aim of this internet site is to update our current knowledge of lichens and lichenicolous fungi in Luxembourg, Belgium and northern France, and to encourage students and botanists to pay attention to this fascinating world of organisms. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
This website deals with all alien vascular plants ever recorded in Belgium (with emphasis on those recorded since 1950). It is important to stress that species included range from ephemeral aliens that were only recorded once to widely naturalised and noxious environmental or agricultural weeds (see Catalogue of neophytes in Belgium for definitions; available as a PDF version). Please note that this website is in progress. At present accounts for the following groups and/or families are available: Pteridophytes, Actinidiaceae, Apocynaceae (incl. Asclepiadaceae), Berberidaceae, Campanulaceae (incl. Lobeliaceae), Caprifoliaceae (incl. Dipsacaceae, Valerianaceae), Celastraceae, Convolvulaceae (incl. Cuscutaceae), Cornaceae (incl. Nyssaceae), Cyperaceae, Elaeagnaceae, Garryaceae, Grossulariaceae, Juglandaceae, Linderniaceae, Loasaceae, Phytolaccaceae, Smilacaceae, Tamaricaceae and Verbenaceae. New families will be added in due course. ... [Information of the supplier]
The Royal Belgian Entomological Society is a non-profit making organization established since 9 april 1855. Its aim is to encourage the study of insects through activities, publications and educational material. [Information of the supplier]
130 species of Hygrobiidae, Noteridae and Dytiscidae were indexed in Belgium. Some of them were no more observed since 1950, others are potentially observable in Belgium because they were recorded in the adjacent zones, for others the observations are doubtful. This catalog is based on 15.070 observations (or occurrences) realized between 1839 and 2001. The sources are: collections, literature and observations. ... [Information of the supplier]
The order Lepidoptera is one of the largest orders in the class of insects. It contains a.o. the very popular butterflies on which a huge amount of information has been published. However, the butterflies group only 4.5% of the total number of Lepidoptera species in Belgium. They are important as bio-indicators and can easily be observed as they are active by daytime. By far the largest number of Belgian Lepidoptera are active during the night, which makes their observation more difficult. Nevertheless, a lot of information on them was gathered by several entomologists, and these data are included in the present catalogue. ... [Information of the supplier]
More and more species are introduced outside their natural geographic range due to the increasing rate of trade in the world. Some of them are able to establish in their new environment and to develop dense populations where they can outcompete native species or disrupt ecosystem functioning. They are called invasive alien species. The Belgian Forum on Invasive Species gathers scientific information on presence, distribution, auto-ecology, adverse impacts and management of invasive alien species. It regularly updates a reference list of exotic species in Belgium and is responsible for the elaboration of a black list gathering species with a strong detrimental impact on biodiversity. Information exchange on exotic species is promoted through this website and by occasional forum meetings. The Belgian Forum on Invasive Species supports activities of the Belgian Contact Group on Invasive Species. It is the national node of the IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group and of the NOBANIS network. ... [Information of the supplier]
We very much look forward to the next years Mycotoxin Workshop, which will be held in Ghent, Belgium. The conference will start Wednesday, 22nd of May 2013, and end Friday, 24th of May 2013. The workshop will be organized by Prof. Dr. Siska Croubels (Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine) and by Prof. Sarah De Saeger (Department of Bioanalysis, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) from Ghent University (Belgium) in cooperation with the MYTOX research group (www.en.mytox.be), together with the Society for Mycotoxin Research. ... [Information of the supplier]
After a long and successful career as Europe’s first truly operational system for global monitoring of vegetation, the mission is now nearing the end of its life cycle. But the story continues! The role of SPOT-VEGETATION will be taken over by ESA’s technologically advanced PROBA-V mission from the summer of 2013 onwards. To celebrate with us the operational and scientific achievements of SPOT-VEGETATION and to look forward to the intriguing perspectives that will offered to the user’s community by PROBA-V, BELSPO and VITO are delighted to invite you to the conference “PROBING VEGETATION”. ... [Information of the supplier]