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Snakes of the genus Bothrops inhabit tropical forests in Central and South America and are important for the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries because of the chemical properties of their venom. They serve as either definitive or intermediate hosts for many parasitic helminths. The Marajó Island (Brazil) is the natural habitat of venomous snakes, Bothrops atrox and Bothrops marajoensis, which are often found around rural and peri-urban areas and are known to bite humans. Samples of helminths parasitizing the oral cavity, subcutaneous tissues, coelomic cavity, and intestine of four B. atrox from Marajó Island (Pará-Brazil) were collected. The specimens studied were taxonomically classified as trematodes of the species Stycholecitha serpentis, nematodes of the genera Eustrongylides and Camallanus and cystacanths of an acanthocephalan of the genus Centrorhynchus. The aims of the present study were: to record helminths found in B. atrox from the Marajó Island; to discuss their role as definitive, intermediate, or paratenic hosts; and to compile a list of helminths that have been recorded in snakes of the genus Bothrops of the Neotropical region.

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New morphological, morphometric and scanning electron microscopy data of a nematode of the family Anisakidae, recovered from a specimen of Kogia sima, a cetacean that died off the northern coast of Brazil, are presented in this paper. Morphological features such as the violin-shaped ventricle and short and equal spicules, as well as the distribution of post-cloacal papillae and specificity for the definitive host (Kogiidae cetaceans) demonstrate similarity to Skrjabinisakis paggiae. This research records Kogia sima and S. paggiae on the estuarine coast of Pará, northern Brazil.

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We report two cases of disseminated hyperinfection by filariae in free-living primates Saimiri sciureus and Saguinus niger from eastern Amazon. Histopathological examination showed the presence of Dipetalonema gracile microfilariae in blood, liver, lungs, spleen, small intestine, kidney, brain, liver, and adults in peritoneal thoracic cavity.

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Background: Physical inactivity is prevalent in childhood. Schools can be an ideal context to promote the regular practice of physical activity since children spend there a large part of the day. In this sense, an emerging and current trend is active breaks at school. This article presents a study protocol that seeks to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of an intervention with active breaks (ACTIVA-MENTE program) in a school context on physical activity, on-task classroom behavior, and the physical activity enjoyment in schoolchildren. Methods: The protocol includes children aged 10 to 11 years. Two groups will be randomized (intervention and control groups). The intervention group will use the active break program, ACTIVA-MENTE, which consists of the application of a 4-min, 30-s video with moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity. These breaks will be taken 6 times a day in the classes for 6 weeks. The total physical activity will be measured with accelerometers (Actigraph wGT3X-BT), the on-task behavior through the Direct Behavior Rating Scale and the level of enjoyment through the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale. Discussion: Previous research reported that active breaks have positive results in physical activity levels. This study will be one of the few to design active breaks through videos without depending on the presence of a physical education teacher and it can also provide new findings on the effectiveness of an active break's structure (e.g., types of exercises and intensity) on the indicated outcomes. Expected results: It is expected that the ACTIVA-MENTE program can be a suitable program for school settings, potentially increasing physical activity levels, and the commitment to the task, as well as be a pleasant moment for the students. Clinical trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov, identifier NCT05403996.

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Abstract New morphological, morphometric and scanning electron microscopy data of a nematode of the family Anisakidae, recovered from a specimen of Kogia sima, a cetacean that died off the northern coast of Brazil, are presented in this paper. Morphological features such as the violin-shaped ventricle and short and equal spicules, as well as the distribution of post-cloacal papillae and specificity for the definitive host (Kogiidae cetaceans) demonstrate similarity to Skrjabinisakis paggiae. This research records Kogia sima and S. paggiae on the estuarine coast of Pará, northern Brazil.

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INTRODUCTION: Most women with breast cancer have sexual function problems related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. These problems harm the quality of life and relationships. However, most patients do not receive care or guidance regarding sexuality from healthcare providers. This study aimed to test the effect of telenursing counseling on sexual functioning in women undergoing breast cancer treatment. METHODS: This randomized clinical trial was conducted at 2 reference hospitals for cancer treatment. One hundred eight women with stage I-IV breast cancer undergoing treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or hormone therapy) with a partner will be included in this study. The study was authorized by the Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Ceará (Opinion number: 46,13,609) and the Maternity School Assis Chateaubriand (Opinion number: 47,42,687). Patients will be allocated to the following groups: the control group, which will not receive an active intervention, and the intervention group, which will receive 3 telenursing counseling sessions for 6 weeks. The levels of sexual function in these patients before the intervention, soon after the intervention and at 12 weeks were compared and analyzed. All data will be collected and analyzed by the JASP program. RESULTS: Differences in levels of sexual function among women allocated to the control and intervention groups in the analyzed periods. CONCLUSION: This evidence-based nursing care strategy can be used to improve the sexual function of breast cancer patients and consequently their quality of life and marital relationship.

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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare the climacteric symptoms, quality of life indices, and self-care attitudes in women before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2020 and September 2021. The sample consisted of 342 climacteric women who were divided into two groups: before the pandemic (BP group; n = 62) and during the pandemic (DP group; n = 280). The Menopause Rating Scale and Women's Health Questionnaire were used to measure the health-related quality of life and degree of climacteric symptoms reported by women. RESULTS: During the COVID-19 pandemic, women were able to decrease their somatic symptoms derived from the climacteric period (BP group: 7.84 ± 4.46, DP group: 5.94 ± 9.20; P = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS: There was no worsening in the self-reported symptoms, quality of life, and self-care attitudes of climacteric women because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, only somatic symptoms decreased during the pandemic.

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Currently, food with low levels of pesticides, sustainable agricultural practices and increased crop productivity have gained prominence worldwide. Rhizobacterial inoculants are an alternative to manage large crops that favors sustainable plant growth. Thereby, this study aimed to assess the effect of increasing doses of inoculant based on the rhizobacterium Bacillus subtilis Bs10 compared to the commercial product based on B. subtilis on the development of soybean culture. Two experiments were carried out with two soybean cultivars, M8210 IPRO and M8615 IPRO, assessed at the vegetative and reproductive stages. Doses of B. subtilis Bs10 with 0, 100, 200, 300, 400 mL per 50 kg seeds were inoculated in each experiment, as well as an additional treatment with commercial product based on B. subtilis. Biomass, nodulation, plant height, internodes, number of pods and number of grains of soybean cultivars were assessed. The inoculation of B. subtilis Bs10 significantly (p < 0.05) improved the agronomic characteristics of both soybean cultivars with an increase in shoot and root biomass, nodulation, phosphorus content, and accumulation of nitrogen in the aerial part. The doses of B. subtilis Bs10 between 200 and 350 mL had significant prominence in increasing the variables studied herein.(AU)

Atualmente, alimentos com baixo teor de agrotóxicos, práticas agrícolas sustentáveis e aumento da produtividade das lavouras têm ganhado destaque no mundo. Inoculantes de rizobactérias são uma alternativa no manejo de grandes lavouras, o que favorece o crescimento sustentável das plantas. Assim, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de doses crescentes do inoculante à base de Rhizobacteria Bacillus subtilis Bs10 em comparação ao produto comercial à base de B. subtilis no desenvolvimento da cultura da soja. Dois experimentos foram conduzidos com as cultivares de soja M8210 IPRO e M8615 IPRO e avaliados nas fases vegetativa e reprodutiva. Doses de B. subtilis Bs10 com 0, 100, 200, 300, 400 mL por 50 kg de sementes foram inoculadas em cada experimento, bem como tratamento adicional com produto comercial à base de B. subtilis. Foram avaliadas biomassa, nodulação, altura de planta, entrenós, número de vagens e número de grãos de cultivares de soja. A inoculação de B. subtilis Bs10 melhorou significativamente (p < 0,05) as características agronômicas de ambas as cultivares de soja com aumento na biomassa da parte aérea e radicular, nodulação, teor de fósforo e acúmulo de nitrogênio na parte aérea. As doses de B. subtilis Bs10 entre 200 e 350 mL destacaram-se significativamente no aumento das variáveis estudadas neste trabalho.(AU)

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Fossil evidence suggests that scent glands are basal features of Testudines. However, we know little about the structure of these glands in the Brazilian Kinosternidae. In this study, we described the macroscopic anatomy, histology, and histochemistry of the scent glands of three males and three females of Kinosternon scorpioides scorpioides from the Marajó mesoregion, Pará State, Brazil. In all of the specimens analyzed, regardless of sex, we found four scent glands, including two axillary and two inguinal glands that were structurally similar to each other. Each gland consisted of a single holocrine secretory lobule, a large lumen surrounded by relatively thin glandular secretory epithelium, an adjacent narrow layer of loose connective tissue, and a thick layer of skeletal striated muscle tissue surrounded by a serous tunic. The secretory epithelium produced a characteristic malodorous yellowish substance that was passed via a single duct through a bone channel in the bridge connecting the carapace to the plastron and excreted through an outer pore in the plate of each respective gland. Histologically, the secretory epithelium presented cells with two types of secretory vacuoles. Type 1 vacuoles stained red were the largest and most frequently found, and stained positively with Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS), suggesting they contained glycoproteic complexes. Type 2 vacuoles were translucent, smaller in size and fewer in number, and negative for PAS staining. Because they are very primitive structures, scent glands must play important roles in the lives of chelonians, but their real function remains unknown. Several hypotheses suggest that they can act as protection against ectoparasites, as a repellent of predators, in addition to attracting mates and eliciting other pheromonal responses. In this study, all animals reacted by exuding malodorous substances when handled, as a form of defense. However, these are just assumptions that need to be clarified with additional studies on animal behavior. Anat Rec, 303:1489-1500, 2020. © 2019 American Association for Anatomy.

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O presente estudo objetivou comparar a morfometria de Tivela mactroides de três praias do litoral Norte e Nordeste brasileiro. Para tanto, utilizou-se exemplares depositados na Coleção Malacológica do Museu de Zoologia da Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia (MZUFRA), oriundos das praias da Corvina (PA), Boa Viagem (PE) e Porto da Barra (BA). Para a comparação morfológica, primeiramente calculou-se razões proporcionais entre as medidas externas das conchas (comprimento, largura e altura), em seguida, efetuou-se Análise de Componentes Principais (ACP) com a finalidade de determinar a razão morfométrica, determinante para organização dos dados e, por fim, utilizou-se a Análise de Variância (ANOVA) para comparar a morfometria de T. mactroides das três localidades. A ACP determinou a razão altura/comprimento como principal variável, enquanto a ANOVA indicou diferenças na morfometria da concha na comparação entre as três localidades. Assim, os resultados deste estudo corroboram a hipótese de influência latitudinal na morfometria da concha de T. mactroides. Conclui-se que há presença de influência latitudinal nas características conquiliológicas de T. mactroides presentes em diferentes regiões da costa brasileira. Deste modo, recomenda-se análises da influência latitudinal na dinâmica populacional da espécie.

This study aimed to compare the morphometry of Tivela mactroidesfrom three beaches on the North and Northeast Brazilian coast. For this, we used specimens deposited in the malacological collection of the Museum of Zoology of the Federal Rural University of the Amazon (MZUFRA), coming from the beaches of Corvina (PA), Boa Viagem (PE) and Porto da Barra (BA). For the morphological comparison, we first calculated proportional ratios between the external measures of the shells (length, width and height), then performed a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with the purpose of determining the morphometric ratio for the data organization and finally, it was used the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to compare the morphometry of T. mactroides from the three locations. PCA determined the height / length ratio as the main variable, whereas ANOVA indicated differences in shell morphometry when comparing the three localities. Thus, the results of this study corroborate the hypothesis of latitudinal influence on the morphometry of the shell of T. mactroides. It is concluded that there is a presence of latitudinal influence on the T. mactroides' conquiliological characteristics present in different regions of the Brazilian coast. Therefore, analyzes of the latitudinal influence on the population dynamics of the species are recommended.

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O presente estudo objetivou comparar a morfometria de Tivela mactroides de três praias do litoral Norte e Nordeste brasileiro. Para tanto, utilizou-se exemplares depositados na Coleção Malacológica do Museu de Zoologia da Universidade Federal Rural da Amazônia (MZUFRA), oriundos das praias da Corvina (PA), Boa Viagem (PE) e Porto da Barra (BA). Para a comparação morfológica, primeiramente calculou-se razões proporcionais entre as medidas externas das conchas (comprimento, largura e altura), em seguida, efetuou-se Análise de Componentes Principais (ACP) com a finalidade de determinar a razão morfométrica, determinante para organização dos dados e, por fim, utilizou-se a Análise de Variância (ANOVA) para comparar a morfometria de T. mactroides das três localidades. A ACP determinou a razão altura/comprimento como principal variável, enquanto a ANOVA indicou diferenças na morfometria da concha na comparação entre as três localidades. Assim, os resultados deste estudo corroboram a hipótese de influência latitudinal na morfometria da concha de T. mactroides. Conclui-se que há presença de influência latitudinal nas características conquiliológicas de T. mactroides presentes em diferentes regiões da costa brasileira. Deste modo, recomenda-se análises da influência latitudinal na dinâmica populacional da espécie.(AU)

This study aimed to compare the morphometry of Tivela mactroidesfrom three beaches on the North and Northeast Brazilian coast. For this, we used specimens deposited in the malacological collection of the Museum of Zoology of the Federal Rural University of the Amazon (MZUFRA), coming from the beaches of Corvina (PA), Boa Viagem (PE) and Porto da Barra (BA). For the morphological comparison, we first calculated proportional ratios between the external measures of the shells (length, width and height), then performed a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with the purpose of determining the morphometric ratio for the data organization and finally, it was used the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to compare the morphometry of T. mactroides from the three locations. PCA determined the height / length ratio as the main variable, whereas ANOVA indicated differences in shell morphometry when comparing the three localities. Thus, the results of this study corroborate the hypothesis of latitudinal influence on the morphometry of the shell of T. mactroides. It is concluded that there is a presence of latitudinal influence on the T. mactroides' conquiliological characteristics present in different regions of the Brazilian coast. Therefore, analyzes of the latitudinal influence on the population dynamics of the species are recommended.(AU)

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First records of myxomycetes in the North region of Brazil go back to the 19th century. Nevertheless, the myxobiota of this region is still largely unexplored, with only 42 species recorded, distributed in 20 genera and seven families. The objectives of this paper were to characterize the Myxomycetes collection of the Herbarium of the Federal University of Roraima (UFRR) and to add new records for the myxobiota of this State. The collection holds specimens collected in fragments of Open Ombrophilous Forest, Seasonal Semi-deciduous Forest, Riparian Forest, deforested areas and urban home gardens in the state of Roraima. The 157 exsiccates were analyzed and identified or redetermined based on identification keys, descriptions and illustrations. The collection is in good conditions of preservation and includes all subclasses of Myxomycetes, 83% of its orders, 50% of its families, and 20 species. Trichiales, with one family, three genera and six species, represents 62% of all exsiccates. Cribraria aff. splendens, Metatrichia vesparia, Physarella oblonga, Stemonaria longa and Stemonitis splendens are new records for Roraima and Arcyria obvelata, Comatricha pulchella, Stemonitis pallida and Stemonitopsis aequalis are referred for the first time in the Northern Region, enlarging the knowledge of the Brazilian geographic distribution of these species.(AU)

Os primeiros registros de mixomicetos na Região Norte do Brasil remontam ao Século XIX. Todavia, a mixobiota desta região está ainda muito pouco explorada, com apenas 42 espécies registradas, distribuídas em 20 gêneros e sete famílias. Os objetivos deste estudo foram caracterizar a coleção de Myxomycetes do Herbário da Universidade Federal de Roraima (UFRR) e adicionar novos registros para a mixobiota deste estado. A coleção contém espécimes coletados em fragmentos de Floresta Ombrófila Aberta, Floresta Estacional Semi-decidual, Mata Ciliar, áreas desmatadas e quintais urbanos no estado de Roraima. As 157 exsicatas foram analisadas e identificadas ou redeterminadas com base em chaves de identificação, descrições e ilustrações. A coleção encontra-se em boas condições de conservação e inclui todas as subclasses de Myxomycetes, 83% das ordens, 50% das famílias e 20 espécies. A ordem Trichiales, com uma família, três gêneros e seis espécies, corresponde a 62% das exsicatas. Cribraria aff. splendens, Metatrichia vesparia, Physarella oblonga, Stemonaria longa e Stemonitis splendens são novos registros para o estado de Roraima e Arcyria obvelata, Comatricha pulchella, Stemonitis pallida e Stemonitopsis aequalis são referidas pela primeira vez para a Região Norte, ampliando a distribuição geográfica conhecida para estas espécies no Brasil.(AU)

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First records of myxomycetes in the North region of Brazil go back to the 19th century. Nevertheless, the myxobiota of this region is still largely unexplored, with only 42 species recorded, distributed in 20 genera and seven families. The objectives of this paper were to characterize the Myxomycetes collection of the Herbarium of the Federal University of Roraima (UFRR) and to add new records for the myxobiota of this State. The collection holds specimens collected in fragments of Open Ombrophilous Forest, Seasonal Semi-deciduous Forest, Riparian Forest, deforested areas and urban home gardens in the state of Roraima. The 157 exsiccates were analyzed and identified or redetermined based on identification keys, descriptions and illustrations. The collection is in good conditions of preservation and includes all subclasses of Myxomycetes, 83% of its orders, 50% of its families, and 20 species. Trichiales, with one family, three genera and six species, represents 62% of all exsiccates. Cribraria aff. splendens, Metatrichia vesparia, Physarella oblonga, Stemonaria longa and Stemonitis splendens are new records for Roraima and Arcyria obvelata, Comatricha pulchella, Stemonitis pallida and Stemonitopsis aequalis are referred for the first time in the Northern Region, enlarging the knowledge of the Brazilian geographic distribution of these species.

Os primeiros registros de mixomicetos na Região Norte do Brasil remontam ao Século XIX. Todavia, a mixobiota desta região está ainda muito pouco explorada, com apenas 42 espécies registradas, distribuídas em 20 gêneros e sete famílias. Os objetivos deste estudo foram caracterizar a coleção de Myxomycetes do Herbário da Universidade Federal de Roraima (UFRR) e adicionar novos registros para a mixobiota deste estado. A coleção contém espécimes coletados em fragmentos de Floresta Ombrófila Aberta, Floresta Estacional Semi-decidual, Mata Ciliar, áreas desmatadas e quintais urbanos no estado de Roraima. As 157 exsicatas foram analisadas e identificadas ou redeterminadas com base em chaves de identificação, descrições e ilustrações. A coleção encontra-se em boas condições de conservação e inclui todas as subclasses de Myxomycetes, 83% das ordens, 50% das famílias e 20 espécies. A ordem Trichiales, com uma família, três gêneros e seis espécies, corresponde a 62% das exsicatas. Cribraria aff. splendens, Metatrichia vesparia, Physarella oblonga, Stemonaria longa e Stemonitis splendens são novos registros para o estado de Roraima e Arcyria obvelata, Comatricha pulchella, Stemonitis pallida e Stemonitopsis aequalis são referidas pela primeira vez para a Região Norte, ampliando a distribuição geográfica conhecida para estas espécies no Brasil.

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A interação entre sistemas e profissionais de saúde de diferentes instituições, por meio da tecnologia, permite que recursos, tais como dados clínicos, transpassem barreiras geográficas e contribuam, desta forma, no cuidado ao paciente. Todavia, este ambiente se depara com os desafios da autenticação e autorização em ambientes distribuídos e autônomos e, ainda, com outras questões de segurança divididas nas seguintes áreas interligadas: sigilo, autenticação, disponibilidade, não-repúdio e controle de integridade. Assim, este trabalho define um modelo capaz de abstrair parte da complexidade na comunicação distribuída, entre centros de saúde, com ênfase na segurança, de maneira a oferecer uma base confiável e transparente para autenticação e autorização federada neste cenário. Padrões de Segurança para Serviços Web, como SAML e XACML, foram utilizados para promover a interoperabilidade e transposição de atributos dos usuários e das políticas de controle de acesso entre os Hospitais Federados. Redes Virtuais Privadas e o protocolo Lightweight Directory Access (LDAP) formaram a base para o estabelecimento dos elos de comunicação, de forma escalável e distribuída. A combinação dos padrões, protocolos e ferramentas possibilitou a elaboração de um modelo capaz de localizar dados de pacientes, espalhados por diversos hospitais, com tratamento dinâmico do controle de acesso as dados.

The interaction between health systems and professionals from different institutions, through technology, allows resources such as clinical data, to overcome geographical barriers and thus, contribute in patient care. However, this environment is faced with the challenges of authentication and authorization in distributed and autonomous environments, and also with security issues divided into the following interrelated areas: confidentiality, authentication, availability, non-repudiation and integrity control. So, this paper defines a model capable of abstracting part of the complexity in distributed communication between health centers, with emphasis on safety, to provide a reliable and transparent basis for authentication and federated authorization in this scenario. Security Standards for Web Services, such as SAML and XACML, were used to promote interoperability and implementation of attributes of users and access control policies among federal hospitals.Virtual Private Networks and the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) formed the basis for the establishment of communication links, in a scalable and distributed way. The union of these standards, protocols and tools made possible the development of a model able to locate patient data, scattered across several hospitals, treated with dynamic access control.

La interacción entre los sistemas y profesionales de salud de diferentes instituciones, a través de la tecnología, permite que recursos como datos clínicos, superen las barreras geográficas y contribuan, por lo tanto en la atención al paciente. Sin embargo, este ambiente enfrenta a los desafíos de autenticación y autorización em ambientes distribuídos y autónomos, y también con otros problemas de seguridad divididas en las siguientes áreas interrelacionadas: la confidencialidad, la autenticación, la disponibilidad, no repudio y control de la integridad. Por lo tanto, el presente documento define un modelo capaz de abstrair parte de la complejidad en la comunicación distribuida entre los centros de salud, com énfasis en la seguridad con el fin de proporcionar una base confiable y transparente para la autenticación y la autorización federada en este escenario. Padrões de Seguridad para Servicios Web, SAML y XACML fueron utilizados para promover la interoperabilidad y la transposición de los atributos de los usuarios y las políticas de control de acceso entre los hospitales federales. Redes Virtuales Privadas y el Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) sirvieron de base para el establecimiento de vínculos de comunicación, en una solución escalable y distribuida. La combinación de padrões, protocolos y herramientas hizo posible el desarrollo de un modelo capaz de localizar los datos del paciente, dispersos en vários hospitales, con tratamiento dinámico del control de acceso a los mismos.

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Order Ceratiomyxales, which belongs to subclass Ceratiomyxomycetidae, includes the exospore bearing Myxomycetes, solely comprising family Ceratiomyxaceae and genus Ceratiomyxa, with four species. Based on the literature, on herbarium collections, and on recent surveys carried out by the authors in different states and ecosystems, it was possible to determine the occurrence and distribution of C. fruticulosa (cosmopolitan),C. morchella and C. sphaerosperma (predominantly tropical or subtropical) in northeastern Brazil. Species descriptions and illustrations are presented, as well as a map of their geographical distribution in eight of the nine states of Northeast Brazil. This order is being recorded for the first time for the state of Sergipe. Ceratiomyxa morchella and C. sphaerosperma are being cited for the first time for the state of Paraíba.

A ordem Ceratiomyxales, pertencente à subclasse Ceratiomyxomycetidae, reúne os representantes exosporados dos Myxomycetes, compreendendo apenas a família Ceratiomyxaceae e o gênero Ceratiomyxa, com quatro espécies. Com base na literatura, coleções de herbário e coletas recentes realizadas pelos autores em diferentes estados e ecossistemas, foi possível estabelecer a ocorrência e distribuição na região Nordeste do Brasil de C. fruticulosa, cosmopolita, C. morchella e C. sphaerosperma, predominantemente tropicais ou subtropicais. São apresentadas descrições e ilustrações das espécies, bem como mapa de distribuição geográfica em oito dos nove estados situados no Nordeste do país. A ordem está sendo referida pela primeira vez para o estado de Sergipe. C. morchella e C. sphaerosperma constituem primeira referência para o estado da Paraíba.