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PLoS ONE, 2010 BackgroundDebate regarding the monophyly and relationships of the avian order Pelecaniformes represents a classic example of discord between morphological and molecular estimates of phylogeny.
Nathan D Smith
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Notes on breeding sites of Pelecaniformes in Micronesia [PDF]
Bird Conservation International, 1997 SummaryDuring a tourist cruise with M.V. Academik Shokalski from Cairns (Australia) to Chuuk (Micronesia) between 20 March and 3 April 1996 we visited a number of seabird islands in Micronesia described by Nelson (1978). On these and other islands visited, we asked local people for further information on breeding seabirds. After the cruise H.M. visited
J. de Korte, Hans Meltofte
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New nesting locality of the Agami Heron, Agamia agami (Pelecaniformes: Ardeidae) in Ecuador
Biota Colombiana, 2019 The Agami heron, Agamia agami, is a rare species of the Neotropics, and even though its distribution is large, little is known about the sites where it congregates to nest. We report a new nesting site, which is the eighth reported site in the Neotropics,
Flor M. Ortiz-Galarza +1 more
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Pathology and morphometry of Hystrichis acanthocephalicus (Nematoda) from Phimosus infuscatus (Pelecaniformes) in southern Brazil [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2017 Species of Hystrichis are parasite nematodes of the digestive tract of aquatic birds in South America, Europe and Asia. In Brazil, Hystrichis acanthocephalicus has been reported in Phimosus infuscatus.
Simone Scheer +4 more
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Revista Geológica de América Central, 2013 Se registran por primera vez para Costa Rica restos de dos aves marinas fósiles (Aves: Pelecaniformes y Odontopterygiformes) procedentes de la Formación Curré de edad Mioceno Superior.
Ana L. Valerio, César A. Laurito
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A Bird’s-Eye View of Chromosomic Evolution in the Class Aves [PDF]
CellsBirds (Aves) are the most speciose of terrestrial vertebrates, displaying Class-specific characteristics yet incredible external phenotypic diversity. Critical to agriculture and as model organisms, birds have adapted to many habitats.
Rebecca E. O’Connor +3 more
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Medicina VeterináriaO ectoparasitismo por Phthiraptera em aves é permanente e sofre influência de fatores como temperatura, umidade, suscetibilidade e comportamento.
Thiago dos Santos da Silva +4 more
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Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon in Raptors and Other Captive Birds at the National Zoological Garden in South Africa. [PDF]
Integr ZoolCaptive birds at the National Zoological Garden in South Africa harbor diverse haemosporidian parasite species and lineages. This might compromise conservation efforts of threatened species. ABSTRACT Avian haemosporidian infections have been associated with disease outbreaks in zoos and rehabilitation centers globally. This study aimed to determine the
Gaorekwe RM +3 more
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Actual problems of zoology and parasitology: achievements and prospects, 2018 Ecological fields of territorial units are populated by closely related species of birds by complimentary conditions. Their composition is determined by the form and power of contact of their areas with the territory, the stability of the links between them, the variability of the habitat, ecological features, adaptability and species strategy.
Сергей Журминский +1 more
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