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Direct blood examination and xenodiagnosis of 47 synanthropic rodents (Rattus rattus, R. norvegicus, Mus musculus) captured in the valley of Caracas, Venezuela, revealed trypanosomal infections in 12 R. rattus, 10 with T. lewisi and 2 with T. cruzi.
Leidi HERRERA, Servio URDANETA-MORALES
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Abstract Volunteers play a crucial role in urban ecological restoration, and in the Aotearoa New Zealand context, volunteer effort is a central tool used to drive landscape‐scale conservation outcomes. Here, we identify the motivations and benefits that drive community involvement and commitment to conservation initiatives, drawing on a unique case ...
Julie Whitburn, Danielle Shanahan
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Overharvesting of wild edible plants poses a growing threat to plant populations worldwide, particularly for slow‐growing species with limited regeneration. We quantified fruit extraction from the third‐largest known population of Jubaea chilensis—an endangered palm endemic to Chile—modeled the critical harvest threshold, and assessed consumer ...
Sebastián Cordero +7 more
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Effect of Two Different Rodenticides on Serum Biochemistry of House Rats (Rattus rattus) [PDF]
This study was conducted to compared the serum biochemical parameters of the Rattus rattus as influenced by feeding two different rodenticides i.e., brodifacoum and food energy inhibitor (cellulose).
S. Naz*, S. A. Rana, M. Javed and Khalil-ul-Rehman1
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ABSTRACT Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal strongly implicated in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) through mechanisms involving oxidative stress, epigenetic dysregulation, and chronic inflammation. This study aimed to identify Cd‐responsive genes associated with LUAD and to evaluate the protective effects of oxyresveratrol (O‐RES) against Cd‐induced ...
Murat Isıyel, Hamid Ceylan, Yeliz Demir
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We obtained the complete mitochondrial genome of the Indochinese Forest Rat (Rattus andamanensis). The genome is 16,304 bp in length and contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and 1 control region.
Xinfang Lv +5 more
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Palatal ridges as an epigenetic marker in Rattus rattus and Rattus exulans populations
(Uploaded by Plazi from the Biodiversity Heritage Library) No abstract provided.
Temme, Manfred,, Jackson, William B
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Wildlife in urban areas is often a source of conflict, yet relatively few efforts have been directed toward fostering coexistence in these human‐dominated landscapes. While previous research has focused on socio‐demographic factors influencing perceptions of wildlife, the role of specific animal traits in shaping acceptance remains underexplored.
Simon S. Moesch +3 more
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Background South Africa's long and extensive trade activity has ensured ample opportunities for exotic species introduction. Whereas the rich biodiversity of endemic southern African fauna has been the focus of many studies, invasive vertebrates are ...
van Hooft Pim +12 more
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Rattus rattus Linnaeus, 1758 Roof Rat The invasive R. norvegicus possesses a statewide distribution and can be found in all 64 parishes.
Hoffman, Justin D. +3 more
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