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Comparative Immunology. Lymph Nodes in the Amphibian, Bufo marinus
SummaryEncapsulated nodes of lymphoid tissue have been demonstrated in the upper thorax, neck and axilla of the amphibian, Bujo marinus. The nodes phagocytize India ink and form antibody to bovine serum albumin. The anatomical and functional characteristics of these lymph nodes indicate that they are comparable to lymph nodes of mammals.
S P, KENT, E E, EVANS, M H, ATTLEBERGER
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The population dynamics of an alien species can be heterogeneous across a geographically widespread invasion– and thus, the effectiveness of alternative control methods can vary.
Matthew Greenlees +2 more
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By affecting the abundance of key native species, invasive taxa may disrupt ecosystem services. In Australia, large monitor lizards (Varanus spp.) play critical roles as scavengers and apex predators.
Lachlan Pettit +2 more
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Egg clutch structure of Rhinella rumbolli (Anura: Bufonidae), a toad from the Yungas of Argentina, with a review of the reproductive diversity in Rhinella [PDF]
Rhinella rumbolli is a poorly known, medium-sized toad endemic to the Yungas of Argentina. Recent fieldwork allowed observing its peculiar oviposition mode, which is described in this paper.
Baldo, Juan Diego +3 more
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Toad venom intoxication in a dog [PDF]
O sapo do gênero Bufo possui nas suas glândulas paratóides uma secreção mucóide contendo toxinas como bufaginas e bufotoxinas, que são esteróides cardiogênicos. Os cães podem atacar os sapos, entrando em contato com o veneno por meio das mucosas.
Driemeier, David +6 more
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ABSTRACT Invasive species often experience phenotypic change during the invasion process. For example, many invasive species are larger in their non‐native than native ranges, but some invasive species experience body size declines with time since invasion.
Elle K. Sawyer +3 more
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Is “cooling then freezing” a humane way to kill amphibians and reptiles?
What is the most humane way to kill amphibians and small reptiles that are used in research? Historically, such animals were often killed by cooling followed by freezing, but this method was outlawed by ethics committees because of concerns that ice ...
Richard Shine +5 more
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Life Conditions or Taxonomic Relationship: The Evaluation of Morpho-Functional Features of the Retina in Spadefoot Toads [PDF]
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Schäffer Dávid
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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to document ophthalmic examination findings and provide reference values for ocular examinations and diagnostics in clinically normal Western tiger salamanders (Ambystoma mavortium) and to evaluate the mydriatic effect of a topical rocuronium bromide and identify any adverse effects.
Kyle J. Kansman +4 more
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