Genetic adaptations of the plateau zokor in high-elevation burrows. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2015 AbstractThe plateau zokor (Myospalax baileyi) spends its entire life underground in sealed burrows. Confronting limited oxygen and high carbon dioxide concentrations and complete darkness, they epitomize a successful physiological adaptation. Here, we employ transcriptome sequencing to explore the genetic underpinnings of their adaptations to this ...
Shao Y +6 more
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Ecological Indicators, 2022 Glacial oscillations and associated tectonic processes during the middle-late Pleistocene are thought to have created a unique pattern of species distribution diversity in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP).
Yukun Kang +4 more
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Segmentation of plateau zokor mounds in alpine meadows from UAV images using an improved UNet network [PDF]
Scientific ReportsPlateau zokor mounds, created by the burrowing activity of Plateau zokor, cause significant damage to crops, grasslands, and infrastructure, particularly in the alpine meadows of the Tibetan Plateau.
Yang Yang, Lianguo Wang, Limin Hua
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Ecosphere, 2020 Plateau pikas (Ochotona curzoniae) and plateau zokors (Myospalax baileyi) occur naturally in the alpine meadow of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP). Their feeding and burrowing activities affect plant composition and soil properties (e.g., soil carbon ...
Yingxin Wang +6 more
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Comparative phylogeography of the plateau zokor (Eospalax baileyi) and its host-associated flea (Neopsylla paranoma) in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. [PDF]
BMC Evol Biol, 2014 Background: Specific host-parasite systems often embody a particular co-distribution phenomenon, in which the parasite’s phylogeographic pattern is dependent on its host.
Lin G +5 more
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A New Homotetramer Hemoglobin in the Pulmonary Surfactant of Plateau Zokors (Myospalax Baileyi)
Frontiers in Genetics, 2022 The plateau zokor (Myospalax baileyi) is a native species to the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, inhabiting hypoxia and hypercapnia sealed subterranean burrows that pose several unique physiological challenges. In this study, we observed a novel heme-containing
Jimei Li +12 more
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Molecular Characterization of a New Moniliformis sp. From a Plateau Zokor (Eospalax fontanierii baileyi) in China [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022 In the present study, a new species of the genus Moniliformis species is described taxonomically in the mitochondrial genomic context. The parasite was found in a plateau zokor captured in a high-altitude area of Xiahe County of Gansu Province, China ...
Guo-Dong Dai +12 more
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Effect of moderate livestock grazing on soil and vegetation characteristics in zokor mounds of different ages [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Mounds formed by plateau zokors (Eospalax baileyi) in alpine meadows are easily disturbed by livestock. We aimed to reveal the effect of moderate livestock grazing (from October 15 to March 15 of the following year) on plant and soil characteristics of ...
Qian Zhang +4 more
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Two plants improve stress response of a subterranean herbivore by downregulating amphetamine addiction pathways [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 IntroductionCaptivity serves as the primary method for enhancing animal survival and productivity. However, the stress induced by confinement can hinder animal growth and reproduction.
Feiyu Zhang +8 more
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Androgen-induced ferroptosis regulates seasonal testicular regression: insights into adaptive mechanisms of seasonal breeding [PDF]
BMC GenomicsBackground Numerous animal species employ seasonal breeding strategies to cope with the challenges posed by environmental stress. Males exhibit periodic testicular development and spermatogenesis, which involves complex gene regulation and various ...
Kang An +7 more
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