Search Results - "BMC zoology"

Host-parasite ecology, behavior and genetics: a review of the introduced fly parasite Philornis downsi and its Darwin’s finch hosts by Kleindorfer, Sonia, Dudaniec, Rachael Y.

“…Understanding host-parasite interactions requires that the multi-faceted relationships among ecological, behavioral and molecular processes be characterized…”
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LemurFaceID: a face recognition system to facilitate individual identification of lemurs by Crouse, David, Jacobs, Rachel L., Richardson, Zach, Klum, Scott, Jain, Anil, Baden, Andrea L., Tecot, Stacey R.

“…Background Long-term research of known individuals is critical for understanding the demographic and evolutionary processes that influence natural populations…”
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Taxonomic reassessment of Rhodnius zeledoni Jurberg, Rocha & Galvão: a morphological and morphometric analysis comparing its taxonomic relationship with Rhodnius domesticus Neiva & Pinto by Oliveira-Correia, João Paulo Sales, de Oliveira, Jader, Gil-Santana, Hélcio Reinaldo, da Silva Rocha, Dayse, Galvão, Cleber

“…Rhodnius zeledoni was described from a single specimen. Since its description, doubts have arisen regarding the taxonomic status of this species in relation to…”
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First reference on reproductive biology of Butis koilomatodon in Mekong Delta, Vietnam by Dinh, Quang M, Lam, Tran T H, Nguyen, Ton H D, Nguyen, Thanh M, Nguyen, Tien T K, Nguyen, Nam T

“…The key to fishery management is knowing the appropriate reproductive strategies of the targeted fish. For most gobiid species, the iteroparous pattern is…”
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Scanning electron microscopy, morphometric and energy dispersive X-Ray analysis of cephalothoracic structures exploring defensive and sensory features in kuruma shrimp (Marsupenaeus japonicus Spence Bate, 1888) by Alsafy, Mohamed A. M., El-Gendy, Samir A. A., Abd-Elhafeez, Hanan H., Soliman, Soha, Erasha, Atef, Ali, Safwat, Roshdy, Karam, Rashwan, Ahmed M.

“…Abstract Background Kuruma shrimp ( Marsupenaeus japonicus ) is a commercially important crustacean and a valuable global food source. This study employed…”
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Population estimate and habitat association of Grant’s gazelle (Nanger granti Brooke, 1872) in the Ene Forest of Dale Sadi district, western Ethiopia by Bultum, Paulos, Tekalign, Wondimagegnehu, Dobamo, Taye

“…Grant's gazelles (Nanger granti) are classified as of least concern by the IUCN, although their number is declining due to several factors. A few research…”
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Spatiotemporal variations and driving factors of fine-scale habitat use by the Yangtze finless porpoise population in the Yangtze River by Zhang, Ping, Yu, Zhongyin, Yu, Daoping, Ding, Bangzhi, Chen, Minmin

“…The Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis) is critically endangered and has suffered from extensive habitat loss and…”
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Regeneration of the caudal fin of the evolutionary ancient tropical gar Atractosteus tropicus by Ríos-Flores, Alberto J, López-Flores, Sandra, Martínez-Moreno, Jose A, Falcon-Romero, Karen Y, Asencio-Alcudia, Gloria G, Sepúlveda-Quiroz, Cesar A, Martínez-García, Rafael, Rodríguez-Salazar, Elizabeth, González, Carlos A Alvarez, Maldonado, Ernesto

“…The tropical gar (Atractosteus tropicus), a member of the Lepisosteidae family, is native to regions extending from southeastern Mexico to southern Costa Rica…”
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Intermittent administration of peracetic acid is a mild environmental stressor that elicits mucosal and systemic adaptive responses from Atlantic salmon post-smolts by Osório, João, Stiller, Kevin T., Reiten, Britt‑Kristin, Kolarevic, Jelena, Johansen, Lill‑Heidi, Afonso, Fernando, Lazado, Carlo C.

“…Research Areas: Zoology Background: Fish encounter oxidative stress several times during their lifetime, and it has a pervasive infuence on their health and…”
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Rodents of Bahir Dar Blue Nile River Millennium Park, Ethiopia by Ejigu, Dessalegn, Gelaw, Marye

“…Rodents are mammals of the order Rodentia, which are found in all continents except Antarctica. They are the most diverse groups of mammals representing 41% of…”
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Assessment of bird diversity and abundance in Mai-Nigus artificial reservoir and surrounding semi-forest in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia by Assefa, Alembrhan, Mesfin, Kalayu, Tesfahunegny, Weldemariam, Fitsum, Birkti, Gaim, Amleset, Meles, Teklay

“…Artificial reservoirs are alternative habitats for bird diversity, and knowledge of the diversity and abundance of bird species contribute to the management of…”
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Topography and morphology of the Eira barbara diaphragm by Silva, Aryane Maximina Melo, Silva, Rogério Pereira, Rodrigues, Rogério Antônio Ribeiro, Giese, Elane Guerreiro, Lima, Ana Rita, Branco, Érika

“…The diaphragm, the main muscle involved in respiration and one of those responsible for maintaining life, is still little explored in terms of its morphology…”
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Influence of Pleistocene climate fluctuations on the demographic history and distribution of the critically endangered Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) by Wei, Shichao, Sun, Song, Dou, Hongliang, An, Fuyu, Gao, Haiyang, Guo, Ce, Hua, Yan

“…Pleistocene climate fluctuations have strongly modified species genetic diversity and distributions. The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) has been…”
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Estimation of mammalian wildlife density by REM method in a Mediterranean forest ecosystem (Pinus brutia) of Türkiye: how human footprint effects mammal community? by İlemin, Yasin

“…Determining the density of mammalian wildlife in an ecosystem is very important for the ecosystem conservation. The aim of this study is to reveal mammalian…”
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Multiple-biomarker approach in the assessment of bisphenol A effect on the grooved carpet clam Ruditapes decussatus (Linnaeus, 1758) by Nour, Ola Mohamed, El-Saidy, Salwa A, Ghoneim, Aml Z

“…Bisphenol A (BPA), a plastic additive monomer, is among the most highly produced chemicals worldwide, and is broadly used in many industries, such as food and…”
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Biological aspects of the lingual papillae of the Arab Zebu cattle: a new perspicuity of its chad ecological adaptations by Abumandour, Mohamed, Haddad, Seham, Farrag, Foad, Kandyel, Ramadan, Roshdy, Karam, Massoud, Diaa, Khalil, Eman Kamal

“…Our research is the first to explore the ultrastructural features of the lingual papillary system of Arab Zebu cattle, highlighting their Chadian environmental…”
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Human-De Brazza's monkey conflict in Kafa Biosphere Reserve, Kafa Zone South West, Ethiopia by Haile, Melaku, Gadisa, Tsegaye, Gutema, Tariku Mekonnen

“…Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is any interaction between humans and wildlife that arises when wildlife necessities encroach on those of the human population…”
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Diversity, distribution, and relative abundance of medium and large-sized mammals in Chukala Mountain Forest, East Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia by Alemu, Nimona, Gadisa, Tsegaye, Habtamu, Tadesse, Kuma, Tolera

“…This study investigates the diversity, distribution, and relative abundance of medium and large-sized mammals in the biodiverse Chukala Mountain Forest of East…”
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Dynamic home range of the grey-sided vole Craseomys rufocanus: a pilot study by Frafjord, Karl

“…Knowledge about home range size is vital to understand social systems and population dynamics of small mammals, as well as dispersal and a species' landscape…”
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Scanning electron microscopy and morphometric analysis of the hair in dromedaries with SEM-EDX in relation to age by Alsafy, Mohamed A M, El-Gendy, Samir A A, Derbalah, Amira, Rashwan, Ahmed M, Haddad, Seham S

“…Hair characterization is critical for determining animal individuality throughout life. This study aimed to assess the morphological features of dromedary…”
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