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Marine Parasite Biogeography Mirrors Host Patterns Across Latitude, Area, and Diversity
New Zealand Journal of Zoology, Volume 53, Issue 2, June 2026.Parasites are integral components of biodiversity, yet they remain poorly represented in large‐scale biogeographic theory. In this study, we test whether marine parasites follow three macroecological patterns established for free‐living taxa, namely that parasite species richness: (1) scales positively with area (both host body size and geographic area)
Thomas C. Morris +2 more
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Frontiers in Marine ScienceKiller whales (Orcinus orca) are the apex predator in global oceans, and as such they are afforded access to prey species at all trophic levels and sizes.
Francesca Pancaldi +5 more
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Whale sharks Rhincodon typus aggregate to feed on fish spawn in Belize [PDF]
Marine Ecology Progress Series, 2001 This study confirms reports by fishermen of a large and predictable aggregation of whale sharks Rhincodon typus along the Belize Barrier Reef. Although whale sharks are rarely sighted at this location during most of the year, we counted as many as 25 whale sharks in a 50 m diameter area on 1 occasion and tagged 6 sharks during a 22 min period on ...
WD Heyman +3 more
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Stable Isotope Analysis of Two Filter-Feeding Sharks in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean
FishesUnderstanding the feeding ecology and habitat use of vulnerable shark species is crucial for effective conservation. This study focuses on two large filter-feeding sharks, the megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) and whale shark (Rhincodon typus), in ...
Chi-Ju Yu +4 more
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Evidence of Echeneidae Cloacal and Gill Diving Behavior in Manta Ray Hosts
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.Here we document seven observations of Echeneidae cloacal diving behavior in manta rays and one observation of gill attachment behavior. These observations span all three currently described species of manta rays (Mobula yarae, Mobula birostris, and Mobula alfredi), demonstrate the ability of large Echeneidae to perform cloacal diving behavior in both ...
Emily A. Yeager +4 more
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Report on the catch of a juvenile whale shark Rhincodon typus Smith at Keelakarai, Gulf of Mannar [PDF]
, 1986 Report on the catch of a juvenile whale shark (Rhincodon typus) at Keelakarai, Gulf of ...
Nammalwar, P
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High resolution data reveal fundamental steps and turns in animal movements
Ecological Monographs, Volume 96, Issue 2, May 2026.Abstract Animal movement paths display substantial complexity and variability, promoting efforts to identify universal rules and models that best describe them. Using high‐resolution (≥10 Hz) movement from 43 vertebrate species spanning diverse taxa, body sizes, and lifestyles, we show that paths are universally composed of straight‐line steps ...
Richard M. Gunner +68 more
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On the largest whale shark Rhincodon typus Smith landed alive at Cuffe Parade, Bombay [PDF]
, 1986 Report on whale shark, Rhincodon typus landed alive at Cuffe Parade, Bombay. The specimen got entangled in the midwater gill net operated in 33 m.
Karbhari, J P, Josekutty, C J
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Environmental DNA, Volume 8, Issue 3, May–June 2026.This study developed and validated the first genus‐specific eDNA assay for epaulette sharks (Hemiscyllium spp.), targeting the NADH4 gene. Field application in Raja Ampat detected H. freycineti at six of seven locations, including one location (Dayan) where daytime visual surveys failed, demonstrating this tool's value for monitoring protected species.
Danang Ambar Prabowo +10 more
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