Cloning and Comparison of Prolactin Promoter in Galliformes
The Journal of Poultry Science, 2009 To investigate the mechanism regulating transcription of the prolactin (PRL) gene in avian species, the PRL promoter region in Ceylon junglefowl, Japanese quail, ring-necked pheasant, turkey, Indian peafowl and helmeted guineafowl were cloned and ...
Gen Hiyama +2 more
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Bare parts in the Galliformes: the evolution of a multifunctional structure [PDF]
Royal Society Open ScienceA morphological trait can have multiple functions shaped by varying selective forces. Bare parts in birds, such as wattles, casques and combs, are known to function in both signalling and thermoregulation.
Min Zhao +7 more
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Different Evolutionary Trends of Galloanseres: Mitogenomics Analysis [PDF]
AnimalsThe two existing clades of Galloanseres, orders Galliformes (landfowl) and Anseriformes (waterfowl), exhibit dramatically different evolutionary trends.
Shengyang Zhou +10 more
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Detailed cytogenetic analysis of three duck species (the northern pintail, mallard, and common goldeneye) and karyotype evolution in the family Anatidae (Anseriformes, Aves) [PDF]
Вавиловский журнал генетики и селекцииGalliformes and Anseriformes are two branches of the Galloanserae group, basal to other Neognathae. In contrast to Galliformes, Anseriformes have not been thoroughly researched by cytogenetic methods.
V. R. Beklemisheva +9 more
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Semen qualitative parameters and spermatozoon ultrastructure of Phasianus colchicus mongolicus
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2022 In many European countries, the common pheasant is one of the most popular game bird species. Despite its popularity, little information has been published related to its sperm profile, including the common semen parameters used to characterise the ...
Annelisse Castillo +4 more
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Ecology of Gamebirds in Namha National Protected Area, Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Birds, 2021 Using camera-trap data, we describe the ecology and occupancy of several species of gamebirds while assessing associations at Namha National Protected Area (Lao People’s Democratic Republic). We detected three species of Arborophila Partridges, albeit in
William V. Bleisch +4 more
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The evolution of courtship displays in Galliformes
Avian Research, 2022 Species in Galliformes have elaborate ritual courtship displays, often including strutting, fluffing of tail or head feathers, and vocal sounds that serve as excellent examples of sexual selection.
Xiyuan Guan +3 more
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A comprehensive survey of Rhinonyssid mites (Mesostigmata: Rhinonyssidae) in Northwest Russia: New mite-host associations and prevalence data [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Rhinonyssid mites are permanent parasites of birds that inhabit their respiratory tract. There are around 600 species described worldwide and almost all species of birds are found to have embedded rhinonyssid mites.
Dimov, Ivan +2 more
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Nature Conservation Research: Заповедная наука, 2021 Conceptual frameworks of climate change impact on the Himalayan biodiversity have given high emphasis to understand the linkages between indigenous people and their environment.
Bijoy Chhetri +2 more
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Connecting species’ geographical distributions to environmental variables: range maps versus observed points of occurrence [PDF]
, 2020 Connecting the geographical occurrence of a species with underlying environmental variables is fundamental for many analyses of life history evolution and for modeling species distributions for both basic and practical ends.
del Hoyo J. +7 more
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