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ORDER CARNIVORA COMMENT: Includes Pinnipedia (Otariidae, Odobenidae, Phocidae); see Tedford, 1977; but also see Hall, 1981, and Corbet and Hill, 1980. ISIS NUMBER: 5301412000000000000.
James H. Honacki+2 more
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Abstract Background CD163 is a scavenger receptor predominantly expressed on the surfaces of macrophages in various mammalian species and is a marker of anti‐inflammatory (M2‐like) macrophages. High density of CD163‐positive tumor‐associated macrophages (TAMs) is associated with worse prognosis in various patient tumors.
Yoichi Saito+9 more
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On some Abnormalities in the Carnivora
(Uploaded by Plazi from the Biodiversity Heritage Library) No abstract provided.
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Species Inquirendae in the Carnivora
There are at least 483 reports of carnivore apicomplexans in the literature citing 17 genera or generic categoriesthat have not been described sufficiently or there was so little information provided by the author(s), that their validity, and sometimes even their identity is in question.
Duszynski, Donald W.+2 more
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Lutra lutra(Carnivora: Mustelidae) [PDF]
Lutra lutra ([Linnaeus, 1758][1]), commonly known as the Eurasian otter, is the most widely distributed of the lutrinids (otters). L. lutra is primarily a piscivorous predator but also preys on amphibians, crustaceans, small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Hung, Nancy, Law, Chris J.
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Relatedness, trait evolution, and climatic niche divergence in mammalian island endemics
Island mammals have influenced ecological and evolutionary theory since Darwin, and many of them provide textbook examples of the dramatic morphological evolution that often occurs in island communities. However, patterns of evolution in the climatic niches of island mammals have yet to be fully explored.
Benjamin R. Shipley+2 more
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Somatometric Characteristics of the Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) in Bulgaria [PDF]
Grey wolf (Canis lupus Linnaeus 1758) is the largest representative of the Canidae family in Bulgaria. It inhabits almost the whole territory, most frequently the mountainous and hilly areas. The grey wolf is a hunting species in the country.
Atidzhe Ahmed+4 more
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Cutaneous myiasis in cats and dogs: Cases, predisposing conditions and risk factors
Two cases of cutaneous myiasis diagnosed in 2018 in Emilia‐Romagna region (northern Italy) were reported. The first one, described in a domestic cat Felis silvestris catus L. (Carnivora: Felidae) and caused by Calliphora vicina Robineau‐Desvoidy (Diptera:
Marco Pezzi+9 more
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Patterns and drivers of range filling of alien mammals in Europe
Biological invasions are major drivers of biodiversity change. Alien mammals are particularly concerning in Europe, where their expansion remains unabated, though the driving factors are still unclear. Well‐documented introductions and distributions in this continent provide a unique opportunity to understand how human activities influenced this ...
Lisa Tedeschi+9 more
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Use of a Sendai virus-based vector for effcient transduction of pinniped fbroblasts
Generation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells expanded possibilities of pluripotency and early development studies. Generation of order Carnivora iPS cells from dog (Canis lupus familiaris), snow leopard (Panthera uncia), and American mink (Neovison
V. R. Beklemisheva, A. G. Menzorov
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