A new species of Euzetia (Monogenea: Monocotylidae) on the gills of Rhinoptera bonasus (Rhinopteridae) from Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, México Una especie nueva de Euzetia (Monogenea: Monocotylidae) de las branquias de Rhinoptera bonasus (Rhinopteridae) de Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, México [PDF]
Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 2008 Euzetia lamothei n. sp. (Monogenea: Euzetiinae) is described from the gills of the stingray, Rhinoptera bonasus, collected from marine waters near Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico.
Griselda Pulido-Flores, Scott Monks
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The evolution of cephalic fins in manta rays and their relatives: functional evidence for initiation of domain splitting and modulation of the Wnt signaling pathway in the pectoral fin AER of the little skate [PDF]
EvoDevoBackground Batoids possess a unique body plan associated with a benthic lifestyle that includes dorsoventral compression and anteriorly expanded pectoral fins that fuse to the rostrum.
Emily P. McFarland, Karen D. Crow
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The skin microbiome of cow-nose rays ( Rhinoptera bonasus ) in an aquarium touch-tank exhibit [PDF]
Zoo Biology, 2016 Public aquarium exhibits offer numerous educational opportunities for visitors while touch tank exhibits offer guests the ability to directly interact with marine life. However, despite the popularity of these exhibits, the effect of human interactions on the host-associated microbiome or the habitat microbiome remains unclear ...
Kearns, Patrick J +2 more
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Novel Food-Based Enrichment Increases Captive Cownose Stingray (Rhinoptera bonasus) Engagement with Enrichment Item [PDF]
Journal of Zoological and Botanical GardensEnvironmental enrichment can provide captive animals with stimuli that increase physical and mental activity. We investigated the extent to which a novel enrichment item, defined as enrichment that individuals have never experienced prior to the study ...
Mia C. Y. Harris +4 more
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Recent expansion of the Atlantic cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) into Bermudian waters
Frontiers in Fish ScienceCownose rays (Family Rhinopteridae) are highly migratory pelagic rays that are generally restricted to continental shelves. Despite 100's of years of natural history records, cownose rays have never been reported in Bermuda, an atoll-like coral reef ecosystem that is separated from the continental mainland United States by ~1,000 km.
, Struan R Smith, Matthew J Ajemian
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Reprodution of the Cownose ray, Rhinoptera bonasus Mitchill, 1815 (Elasmobranchii, Rhinopteridae), in captivity and newborn care [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2008 P. Baldassin, H. Gallo, VG. Azevedo
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Assessing Biodiversity at Eastern Oyster (<i>Crassostrea virginica</i>) Aquaculture and Reef Sites Utilizing Real-Time Monitoring and Environmental DNA in Rehoboth Bay, Delaware, USA. [PDF]
Ecol EvolEastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) are a keystone species and vital to the commercial shellfish industry, acting as environmental engineers that enhance biodiversity. To study their impact, real‐time monitoring and Environmental DNA analysis were conducted at various sites in Rehoboth Bay, Delaware and 23 species were identified, with Spot ...
Attarwala T, Parsaeimehr A, Ozbay G.
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A novel, nonlethal liver biopsy procedure in an elasmobranch. [PDF]
Aust Vet JTissue sampling is essential for understanding the biology, health and conservation status of elasmobranchs (i.e., sharks and rays). Historically, these samples have been obtained through recreational and commercial fisheries or via fisheries‐independent sampling, often involving lethal methods.
Hasenei AM, Foyle L, Rummer JL.
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Impact of Animal Encounter Modality and Species on Zoo Visitor Knowledge, Concern, and Conservation Intent. [PDF]
Zoo BiolABSTRACT Zoos fill an important role in connecting humans with nature, especially given an increasing rate of both urbanization and biodiversity loss. With the advent of new technologies, however, there are many alternatives to experiencing biodiversity firsthand.
Barrett LP, Snyder RJ.
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Use of computed tomography to determine body surface area and K-constant in Atlantic Stingrays for chemotherapeutic dosing. [PDF]
J Aquat Anim HealthAbstract Objective The objective of this study was to use body surface area (BSA) obtained via computed tomography (CT) to calculate a species‐specific shape constant (K) and provide a formula for BSA based on body weight (BW) in Atlantic Stingrays Hypanus sabina.
Martinelli L +6 more
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