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First record of leucism in Genidens barbus (Siluriformes: Ariidae) of patagonian distribution
Anales del Instituto de la PatagoniaColoration in vertebrates is determined by the presence or absence of pigments, whose alteration may result in atypical conditions such as albinism, dilution, schizochromatism, and leucism.
A. Tombari
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Wild animals used as food medicine in Brazil. [PDF]
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2013 The connection between eating and healing is common in traditional folk medical systems, and the multiple possibilities resulting from the combination of biodiversity and culture confer a wealth and complexity in terms of knowledge of the flora and fauna as to their potential as food medicine.
Alves RR, Oliveira TP, Rosa IL.
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Diet of three juvenile fish species of the coastal zone of a Southwest Atlantic beach, Brazil
Acta Scientiarum: Biological Sciences, 2022 Surf zones are associated with a shelter area, nursery and feeding for several species of fish. In this study, the dietary habits of three species of fish with demersal habits (Gulf kingcroaker Menticirrhu gracilis, Whitesea catfish Genidens barbus and ...
jessica Knoeller +2 more
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Ichthyofauna used in traditional medicine in Brazil. [PDF]
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2012 Fish represent the group of vertebrates with the largest number of species and the largest geographic distribution; they are also used in different ways by modern civilizations. The goal of this study was to compile the current knowledge on the use of ichthyofauna in zootherapeutic practices in Brazil, including ecological and conservational commentary
El-Deir AC +8 more
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Molecular Identification of Shark Meat From Local Markets in Southern Brazil Based on DNA Barcoding: Evidence for Mislabeling and Trade of Endangered Species [PDF]
Frontiers in Genetics, 2018 Elasmobranchs, the group of cartilaginous fishes that include sharks and rays, are especially vulnerable to overfishing due to low fecundity and late sexual maturation.
Fernanda Almerón-Souza +8 more
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Anales del Instituto de la Patagonia, 2022 La dieta y los hábitos alimentarios de una especie determinan su ubicación dentro de una red trófica y definen su rol ecológico. De esta manera, también representan un mecanismo clave en la estructuración y mantenimiento de la estabilidad de las ...
A. Tombari +2 more
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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 2017 The catfish Genidens barbus is a commercial species from South America. The aim of the present study was to examine the inter-annual variability in estuary-specific chemical signatures of otolith cores (Ba:Ca, Mg:Ca, Mn:Ca, Sr:Ca and Zn:Ca ratios) for ...
E. Avigliano +4 more
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Fish biodiversity of a tropical estuary under severe anthropic pressure (Doce River, Brazil)
Neotropical Ichthyology, 2022 The Doce River has undergone severe changes over the last centuries (e.g., flow regulation, pollution, habitat and species loss). Here, we present the first comprehensive fish biodiversity assessment of the Doce River estuary and a summary of the main ...
Vitor L. A. Rodrigues +6 more
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Fisheries Research, 2017 Catfish Genidens barbus is a commercially fished species from the south-western Atlantic Ocean. Overfishing of this species during the last few years has caused a collapse of fisheries and in turn has led to a ban of its exploitation.
E. Avigliano +7 more
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Effects of freezing on the carbon and nitrogen stable isotopic compositions of fish tissues [PDF]
Acta Limnologica BrasiliensiaStable isotope analysis is a vital tool for elucidating nutrient flow within food chains. Studies utilizing this methodology must consider potential variables that could influence the δ13C and δ15N values of the species being examined.
Luciana Mulero Beloto +4 more
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