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Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Lipids in the Scent Glands of Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) in Different Reproductive Statuses

Cells, 2022
As a typical seasonal breeding animal, male muskrats have a pair of scent glands that can emit musky odor substances to attract females during the breeding period.
Wenqian Xie, Shengheng Mu, Jinkun Zhong, Chaoran Zhang, Haolin Zhang, Xiaodong Wang, Qiang Weng   +6 more
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Seasonal Length–Weight Relationships of European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in Two Aquaculture Production Systems

Fishes, 2023
Different non-intrusive methods have been developed to estimate fish biomass, which is a determinant factor for aquaculture farming management. Length–weight conversion is a crucial parameter for accurate biomass estimation.
Carlos Orduna, Ilaria de Meo, Amadora Rodríguez-Ruiz, Juan Ramón Cid-Quintero, Lourdes Encina   +4 more
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Body Condition and Breeding of Urban Red Squirrels: Comparison of Two Populations Affected by Different Levels of Urbanization

Animals, 2022
The red squirrel is among the mammals that have adjusted well to urban habitats. Here, we focused on the two populations inhabiting Warsaw: in a park (with year-round supplemental feeding) and in an urban forest. We hypothesised that park squirrels would
Agata Beliniak, Jakub Gryz, Daniel Klich, Karolina Jasińska, Dagny Krauze-Gryz   +4 more
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Monitoring the behavioral and adrenal activity of giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) to assess welfare during seasonal housing changes

Animal Behavior and Cognition, 2017
In inclement weather, northern zoos are required to provide animals from warmer climates with indoor exhibits. These indoor exhibits are typically smaller, lack natural substrate, and have lower levels of stimulation for the animals.
Vol 4, Issue 2, May 2017 Monitoring the Behavioral and Adrenal Activity of Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) to Assess Welfare During Seasonal Housing Changes Authors Catherine B. Razal , Jocelyn Bryant , Lance J. Miller   +2 more
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Morphophysiological aspects of ornamental sunflowers cultivated in different growing seasons under semi-arid conditions

Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental, 2022
Knowledge of how climatic conditions affect plant morphophysiology is essential for understanding how to manage the growth cycles of different crops.
Sheila D. P. da Silva, Gracielle P. de Souza, Agnaldo R. de M. Chaves, Marcelle A. da Silva, Rafaela R. de Souza, Márkilla Z. Beckmann-Cavalcante   +5 more
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Analysis of seasonal changes in residual refraction 1-year after corneal laser refractive surgery: a retrospective study

Journal of Optometry, 2014
Purpose: To analyze the effect of seasonal changes in residual refraction 1-year after corneal refractive surgery using the SCHWIND AMARIS laser system. Methods: 5740 consecutive treatments have been retrospectively reviewed.
Michiel H.A. Luger, Tobias Ewering, Samuel Arba-Mosquera   +2 more
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Seasonal changes in anthropometric and physical characteristics within English academy rugby league players. [PDF]

, 2014
Professional rugby league clubs implement training programmes for the development of anthropometric and physical characteristics within an academy programme. However, research that examines seasonal changes in these characteristics is limited.
Baker, Baker, Baker, Baker, Ben Jones, Brewer, Carlton Cooke, Emma Tester, Ford, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Gabbett, Hopkins, Hunter, Jack Fahey, Kevin Till, Kirkpatrick, Krustrup, McMaster, Meir, Stacey Emmonds, Till, Till, Till   +32 more
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Seasonal variation in gas exchange by plants of Erythroxylum simonis Plowman

Acta Botânica Brasílica, 2018
Erythroxylum simonisis an understory species found in Northeast Brazil. Due to its shaded habitat,E. simonisis subjected to seasonal oscillations of the environment, to which it must respond ecophysiologically. The objective of this study was to evaluate
João Everthon da Silva Ribeiro, Ana Jéssica Soares Barbosa, Sérgio de Faria Lopes, Walter Esfrain Pereira, Manoel Bandeira de Albuquerque   +4 more
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The meaning of seasonal changes, nature, and animals for adolescent girls’ wellbeing in northern Finland: A qualitative descriptive study

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, 2016
Wellbeing is complex, holistic, and subjectively perceived. Issues such as gender, age, and environment seem to affect it. Therefore, the aim of this qualitative study was to describe the meaning of seasonal changes, nature, and animals towards 13–16 ...
Varpu Wiens, Helvi Kyngäs, Tarja Pölkki   +2 more
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Analysing seasonal changes in New Zealand's largest inbound market [PDF]

, 2008
The purpose of the paper is to analyse seasonal changes in tourism demand by New Zealand's major tourist source market, Australia, for the period 1979-2005. A time series regression model is used to test the significance of monthly seasonality.
Lim, Christine, McAleer, Michael
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