Sperm subpopulations in avian species: a comparative study between the rooster (Gallus domesticus) and Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) [PDF]
Asian Journal of Andrology, 2016 The main aims of this research were to study possible differences in objective morphometric sperm characteristics, establish normative sperm morphometry standards, and evaluate the presumed different subpopulation distribution of avian spermatozoa from ...
Manuel García-Herreros
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Grouping Behaviour and Anti-Predator Responses in the Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris
BirdsLittle is known about landbird group dynamics in response to predation. Here, we describe the interactions between the Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) and its predators regarding the survival advantages grouping behaviour may provide.
Johann H. van Niekerk +2 more
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Histological Study of Exocrine part of Pancreas in Laying hens (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Wasit Journal for Pure Sciences, 2023 Due to the importance of the pancreas gland and its important role of the digestion process, as well as the economic importance of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris).
Ali Fayadh Bargooth, Anfal Hammed Jasim
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FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF GUINEA FOWL: A REVIEW
Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 2022 Background. Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) is used as an alternative for the production of meat with high nutritional value; however, there are several factors that affect their productive performance. Objective.
Rodrigo Portillo Salgado +5 more
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Biodiversity and Conservation Challenges in the Alédjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo: Insights From Ethnozoological Surveys. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThe present study analyzes wildlife species use indices and a vulnerability in the Aledjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo. The Importance Value‐in‐use Index (IVIUsp) indicates that the most valued species are the patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas), the forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca), and the green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis).
Borozi W, Atakpama W, Assou D, Natta AK.
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Nutrient evaluation of different avian species eggs from Minna, Niger State Nigeria
Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 2023 The proximate composition and mineral contents of eggs from quail (Coturnix japonica) turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) commercial chicken (Gallus domesticus), local chicken (Gallus domesticus) guinea fowl, (Numida meleagris) and duck (Cairina moschata ...
Ossamulu Ifeanyi Famous +5 more
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Developmental changes in the histological structure of the testes, and testosterone profiles in male guinea fowls (Numida meleagris) [PDF]
, 2017 Owing to the paucity of information on the reproductive biology of guinea fowls, a study involving a total of 66 males was conducted, and documented the developmental changes in histological structure of the testes of guinea cocks from hatching until ...
Abdul-Rahman, Iddriss I. +2 more
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Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2007 Tetrameres numida n. sp. from the proventriculus of Helmeted guinea fowls, Numida meleagris, in South Africa is described from eight male and four female specimens. The new species shares some characteristics with other Tetrameres species, but can be
J. Boomker, K. Junker
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Gearing effects of the patella (knee extensor muscle sesamoid) of the helmeted guineafowl during terrestrial locomotion [PDF]
, 2017 Human patellae (kneecaps) are thought to act as gears, altering the mechanical advantage of knee extensor muscles during running. Similar sesamoids have evolved in the knee extensor tendon independently in birds, but it is unknown if these also affect ...
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eLife, 2020 Animals must integrate feedforward, feedback and intrinsic mechanical control mechanisms to maintain stable locomotion. Recent studies of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) revealed that the distal leg muscles rapidly modulate force and work output to ...
Joanne C Gordon +3 more
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