Genetically modified animals as models of neurodevelopmental conditions:A review of systematic review reporting quality [PDF]
Using genetically modified animals to model neurodevelopmental conditions helps better our understanding of biology underlying these conditions. Animal research has unique characteristics not shared with clinical research, meaning systematic review ...
Currie, Gillian +4 more
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Current status of Myoxids (Mammalia: Rodentia) in Calabria (Southern Italy)
<strong>Abstract</strong> Four species of Myoxids are presently known to live in the southern region of the Italian peninsula: <em>Eliomys quercinus</em>, <em>Dryomys nitedula</em>, <em>Myoxus glis</em> ...
Mara Cagnin, Gaetano Aloise
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Impact of the introduced small Indian mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus) on abundance and activity time of the introduced ship rat (Rattus rattus) and the small mammal community on Adriatic islands, Croatia [PDF]
The small Indian mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus) is one of the world’s 100 worst invasive species (IUCN 2000). It has negative impacts on several small mammals on islands where it was introduced. We assess the abundance of small mammal populations and
Barun, Arijana +3 more
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The present status of Dormice in the Czech Republic
<strong>Abstract</strong> The present status of dormouse distribution patterns in the Czech Republic is reported. In all, four species are presently found within our territory and distribution ranges are plotted on a 10x10 km grid. <em>
Miloš Andera
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<strong>Abstract</strong> The authors analyse available data on the impact of predators on Dormouse populations in Italy. Dormice are found in the diet of 2 snakes (<em>Vipera berus</em> and <em>V.
Dino Scaravelli, Gaetano Aloise
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Fire disturbance disrupts co-occurrence patterns of terrestrial vertebrates in Mediterranean woodlands [PDF]
This paper uses null model analysis to explore the pattern of species co-occurrence of terrestrial vertebrate fauna in fire-prone, mixed evergreen oak woodlands.
BELLIA, Enrico +2 more
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Dormice distribution in Romagna region (Italy)
<strong>Abstract</strong> The geographic distribution of dormice living in Romagna is summarised. Data were collected by direct observation of living animals, finding of dead specimens and analysis of owl pellets, in addition to recent ...
Dino Scaravelli +2 more
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Distribution and conservation of Italian Dormice
<strong>Abstract</strong> With reference to the literature and original data, a description is given of the present distribution and status of the Dormouse species found in Italy (<em>Dryomys nitedula</em>, <em>Eliomys ...
Giovanni Amori +2 more
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Enamel differentiations in Myoxid incisors and their systematic significance
<strong>Abstract</strong> Based on enamel microstructure of lower incisors, extant and fossil myoxids can be arranged into three groups. In the first group, Hunter-Schreger bands retain the plesiomorphic state, a transverse orientation.
Wighart Koenigswald
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Craniological study and subspecific status of three species of Dormice from Bulgaria
<strong>Abstract</strong> The craniology of three species of dormice was studied and their subspecific status determined. No intersexual differences were found.
Daniel Peshev, Venzislav Delov
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