Search Results - "Léo Neto, Nivaldo A."

The trade of medicinal animals in Brazil: current status and perspectives by Ferreira, Felipe S., Fernandes-Ferreira, Hugo, Léo Neto, Nivaldo A., Brito, Samuel V., Alves, Rômulo R. N.

“…In cities, the trade of medicinal products derived from animals, especially as raw materials, is concentrated in local and traditional markets. The lack of…”
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Commercialization of animal-derived remedies as complementary medicine in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil by Alves, Rômulo R.N., Neto, Nivaldo A. Léo, Brooks, Sharon E., Albuquerque, Ulysses P.

“…In this study, we aim to document the use of animal species in traditional medicine and healing practices in the semi-arid region of Northeastern Brazil. While…”
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Animals for the Gods: Magical and Religious Faunal Use and Trade in Brazil by Alves, Rômulo R. N, Rosa, Ierecê L, Léo Neto, Nivaldo A, Voeks, Robert

“…Religious beliefs and practices have long influenced human perceptions and uses of nature. Animals in particular play a prominent role in magico-religious…”
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Mollusks of Candomblé: symbolic and ritualistic importance by Léo Neto, Nivaldo A, Voeks, Robert A, Dias, Thelma L P, Alves, Rômulo R N

“…Human societies utilize mollusks for myriad material and spiritual ends. An example of their use in a religious context is found in Brazil's African-derived…”
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From Eshu to Obatala: animals used in sacrificial rituals at Candomblé "terreiros" in Brazil by Léo Neto, Nivaldo A, Brooks, Sharon E, Alves, Rômulo R N

“…The practice of sacrifice has occurred in several cultures and religions throughout history and still exists today. Candomblé, a syncretical Afro-Brazilian…”
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Molluscs in the marine curio and souvenir trade in NE Brazil: species composition and implications for their conservation and management by Dias, Thelma L. P., Leo Neto, Nivaldo A., Alves, Rômulo R. N.

“…Marine molluscs are sold all over the world as curios and souvenirs. This market encompasses about 5,000 species of molluscs (bivalves and gastropods)…”
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