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Tick parasitism in the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise in the Maamora forest, Morocco [PDF]
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 2019 Macroparasites in general, and ectoparasites in particular, have the potential to regulate host population dynamics. In this context, this study addresses the tick parasitism traits of the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) in the core area of its distribution range (northwestern Morocco, Maamora).
Amalia Segura +2 more
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Infestation of the spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) by Hyalomma aegyptium in Tunisia
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 2015 We examined 210 spur-thighed tortoises (Testudo graeca) for the presence of ticks in Tunisia during May 2014. A total number of 602 adult ticks were collected and identified leading to the estimation of parasitological indicators. All the ticks belonged to a single species: Hyalomma aegyptium.
Mohamed Gharbi +2 more
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TICKS PARASITIZING THE SPUR-THIGHED TORTOISE (TESTUDO GRAECA) POPULATION OF TUNISIA
Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 2020From March to April 2017, a total of 147 free-ranging spur-thighed tortoises (Testudo graeca) was captured in different habitat types of northern Tunisia and examined for tick infestation. A total of 134 was infested, yielding an infestation prevalence of 91.2%.
Philip Riordan, Elyes Zhioua
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Multiple Congenital Malformations in a Dicephalic Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera)
Journal of Comparative Pathology, 2013A 22-day-old dicephalic spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera) died following a history of lethargy, anorexia and absence of defecation. The two heads were anatomically similar with independent reaction to external stimuli. The carapace showed doubled first and extra second vertebral scutes.
Chiara Palmieri +2 more
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Seed Consumption and Dispersal by the Spur-Thighed Tortoise Testudo graeca
Oikos, 1988Seeds belonging to 34 species, mainly Poaceae, Asteraceae and Juncaceae, were identified in a sample of 170 faecal pellets of Testudo graeca L. from Dofiana Biological Reserve, Huelva province, Spain. The effect of the digestion of these chelonians on the seeds of Spergula arvensis, Hypochaeris glabra, Rumex bucephalophorus, Ornithopus sativus, Briza ...
Ana C Andreu
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Oral carcinoma in a captive Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca)
Journal of Exotic Pet MedicineHarriet
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Synovial fluid from an African spur‐thighed tortoise (Geochelone sulcata)
Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 2004Abstract:A 4.5‐year‐old, male African spur‐thighed tortoise (Geochelone sulcata) was presented to the University of Florida Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a 2‐week history of lethargy, anorexia, constipation, dyspnea, and coughing up fluid or vomiting.
Athema L, Casimire-Etzioni +4 more
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SalmonellaInfection in Illegally Imported Spur‐Thighed Tortoises (Testudo graeca)
Zoonoses and Public Health, 2011SummaryThe prevalence ofSalmonellainfection was determined in a group of spur‐thighed tortoises (Testudo graeca) seized during two smuggling attempts and in a population of captive Hermann’s tortoises (Testudo hermanni) sheltered in a wildlife rescue centre.Salmonellaspp. was isolated in 81 of 220 (36.8%) and in 17 of 67 (25.4%) cloacal swabs collected
M, Percipalle +5 more
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