Observation records of the Bangon Monitor Lizard, Varanus bangonorum (Squamata, Varanidae), with emphasis on behaviour and local threats, from the Municipality of Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines [PDF]
Herpetozoa, 2023 Varanus bangonorum, the Bangon Monitor Lizard, is one of eleven Varanidae species endemic to the Philippines; its occurrence is restricted to dwindling habitats on the islands of Mindoro and Semirara.
Przemysław Zdunek, Michaela S. Webb
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Microorganisms, 2022 Diet has been suggested to be an important driver of variation in microbiota composition in mammals. However, whether this is a more general phenomenon and how fast changes in gut microbiota occur with changes in diet remains poorly understood.
Virginie Lemieux-Labonté +8 more
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Ecology and Evolution, 2023 The Mesopotamian spiny‐tailed lizard, Saara loricata, is one of the largest lizard species in the Middle East. Here, we report on the diet of the lizard and their potential role in seed dispersal in Southwestern Iran.
Ali T. Qashqaei +2 more
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Lizard Bite Masquerading as Scorpion Sting Envenomation [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Lizard bite is very infrequent in children. Lizards tend to avoid confrontation. Bites are only inflicted when they are manipulated or when they are cornered and feel threatened.
Ramesh Neelannavar +4 more
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Lizard and frog prestin: evolutionary insight into functional changes. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 The plasma membrane of mammalian cochlear outer hair cells contains prestin, a unique motor protein. Prestin is the fifth member of the solute carrier protein 26A family. Orthologs of prestin are also found in the ear of non-mammalian vertebrates such as
Jie Tang +4 more
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Devriesea agamarum associated cheilitis in a North African spiny-tailed lizard (Uromastyx acanthinura) in Spain [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2018 An 11-year-old, male North African spiny-tailed lizard (Uromastyx acanthinura) was presented with hyperkeratotic cheilitis. Based on clinical examination, histology and microbiological testing, Devriesea agamarum was identified as the causative agent of ...
Miguel Gallego +2 more
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Evaluating Environmental Enrichment Methods in Three Zoo-Housed Varanidae Lizard Species
Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2021 Environmental enrichment has been shown to enhance the behavioural repertoire and reduce the occurrence of abnormal behaviours, particularly in zoo-housed mammals. However, evidence of its effectiveness in reptiles is lacking. Previously, it was believed
James O. Waterman +6 more
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Mitochondrial phylogenomics of pygmy grasshoppers (Orthoptera, Tetrigidae, Metrodorinae): descriptions of a new genus, two new species, and new synonyms from China [PDF]
ZooKeysThe Chinese wingless brachypronotal pygmy grasshoppers of the subfamily Metrodorinae have often been classified within the genus Macromotettixoides.
Yuemei Li +4 more
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Consequences of Oviposition Site Choice for Geckos in Changing Environments
Biology, 2022 Most lizards lay eggs inside nests where embryos experience daily fluctuations in temperature. As embryos are sensitive to exposure to high temperatures, increases in nest temperatures may pose a risk to lizards.
Theja Abayarathna, Jonathan K. Webb
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CityScapeLab Berlin: A Research Platform for Untangling Urbanization Effects on Biodiversity [PDF]
, 2020 Urban biodiversity conservation requires an understanding of how urbanization modulates biodiversity patterns and the associated ecosystem services. While important advances have been made in the conceptual development of urban biodiversity research over
Buchholz, Sascha +4 more
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