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The evolution of crocodilian nesting ecology and behavior
Ecology and Evolution, 2020 Crocodilians comprise an ancient and successful lineage of archosaurs that repeatedly raises questions on how they survived a mass extinction and remained relatively unchanged for ~100 million years.
Christopher M. Murray +2 more
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Data from: Sound categorization by crocodilians
, 2023 Dataset, acoustic signals and all original statistical codes used in the article "Sound categorization by crocodilians"
Grimault, Nicolas +7 more
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Acta Biológica Colombiana, 2021 The objective of the study was to determine the morphological characteristics of peripheral blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes) and the leukocyte differential count (heterophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, monocytes ...
Adrián Gutiérrez-Cervantes +3 more
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Animals, 2023 (1) Background: Pancuronium bromide is a neuromuscular blocker used for immobilizing crocodiles that can be reversed with neostigmine. A recommended drug dose has only been established for saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus), mostly based on trials
Lionel Schilliger +6 more
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Hematology and serum biochemistry of captive gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) in India [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2014 Aim: To study the hematological and serum biochemical parameters of the critically endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus). Materials and Methods: Blood samples for hemato-biochemical analyses were collected from the ventral median coccygeal vein of ...
Shahnaz Amin , Avadh Bihari Shrivastav
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Geographic Distribution, Habitat, Reproduction, and Conservation Status of Crocodilians in the Americas [PDF]
, 2020 The chapter gives an introductory overview on the biology of the 11 species of crocodilians inhabiting the Americas. Geographical distribution is broadly discussed in the light of biogeographical and evolutionary origins.
Siroski, Pablo +7 more
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The crocodile muzzle: An experimental method for pacifying captured crocodilians
, 2022 Crocodilians are predatory, semi-aquatic reptiles which vary in size, morphology, behaviour and ecology. Yet, all species pose certain challenges to capture for research or re-location purposes.
Todd Lewis, Peter Prodromou
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The Plight of Reptiles as Ecological Actors in the Tropics
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2017 Earth's tropical ecosystems have witnessed several extinctions and a dramatic reduction of the range and abundance of large reptile species, which is directly related to the rise of early and modern humans.
Everton B. P. de Miranda +2 more
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, 2020 Stingrays (Myliobatiformes) co-occur with many crocodilians (alligators, caimans and crocodiles) in non-marineenvironments of tropical and subtropical regions. However, predation by crocodilians on stingrays is rare. Here,we report two predation attempts
LUCIFORA, Luis Omar +5 more
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Evidence of venom factor-like in crocodilians
, 2023 The cobra venom factor (CVF) is an unusual non-toxic complement system-activating protein reported in the venom of many family Elapidae snakes, and it is closely related to C3 complement.
Marelli, Belkis Ester +3 more
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