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Geodiversitas, 2009 Boev Z. & Spassov N. 2009. — First record of ostriches (Aves, Struthioniformes, Struthionidae) from the late Miocene of Bulgaria with taxonomic and zoogeographic discussion. Geodiversitas 31 (3): 493-507.
Boev, Zlatozar, Spassov, Nikolaï
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Palaeognathae: Apterygiformes, Casuariiformes, Rheiformes, Struthioniformes; Tinamiformes
, 2018 The infraclass Palaeognathae includes the flightless ratites (ostrich, emu, rhea, cassowary, kiwi) and the tinamous, a group of related, flighted birds. This chapter focuses on unique anatomy and important non-infectious and infectious diseases of these groups of birds.
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ENHYDROSS: A New Mechanistic Model Supports the Trans-Oceanic Dispersal Capability of Terrestrial Vertebrates. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe introduce ENHYDROSS, a new mechanistic model that uses optimal swimming speed and minimum cost of transport to estimate maximum dispersal distances and durations for vertebrates, enabling assessment of long‐distance oceanic dispersal potential. Applied to a range of extant and extinct animals, the model's estimates generally align with observed data;
Pantelides A +5 more
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Osteohistology of two phorusrhacids reveals uninterrupted growth strategy. [PDF]
Anat Rec (Hoboken)Abstract Phorusrhacidae were apex predators that primarily dominated South America ecosystems for at least 40 million years with their imposing size and predatory lifestyle—yet some aspects of their biology remain poorly understood. Osteohistology is a tool for understanding growth dynamics and biomechanical adaptations.
Dreyer L, Cooper C, O'Connor J.
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Density and abundance of Rhea pennata garleppi (Struthioniformes: Rheidae) in the Puna ecoregion of Argentina [PDF]
Revista Chilena de Historia Natural, 2014 Rhea pennata is classified internationally as a near-threatened species, with the subspecies R. p. garleppi being listed as endangered. The aim of this study was to provide updated information on the density and abundance of R. p. garleppi in the southern Puna ecoregion of Argentina. Density was estimated indirectly on the basis of monthly feces counts
Marinero, Nancy Verónica +3 more
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Evolution of posture in amniotes–Diving into the trabecular architecture of the femoral head
Journal of Evolutionary Biology, Volume 36, Issue 8, Page 1150-1165, August 2023., 2023 We use 3D microanatomical parameters measured at the femoral head to study femoral posture in amniotes. We show that these parameters are not good indicators of femoral posture. Methods of ancestral state reconstruction hold great promise for improving our understanding of the evolution of posture in amniotes.
Jordan Gônet +2 more
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Global patterns and predictors of avian population density
Global Ecology and Biogeography, Volume 32, Issue 7, Page 1189-1204, July 2023., 2023 Abstract Aim How population density varies across animal species in the context of environmental gradients, and associated migratory strategies, remains poorly understood. The recent influx of avian trait data and population density estimates allows these patterns to be described and explored in unprecedented detail.
Luca Santini +4 more
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Bird genetic databases need improved curation and error reporting to NCBI
Ibis, Volume 165, Issue 2, Page 472-481, April 2023., 2023 The ongoing biodiversity crisis is causing rapid species losses faster than taxonomists' capacity to describe new species. Integrative taxonomic approaches need robust taxonomic baseline data to correctly describe and conserve global species diversity, in which genetic data are one of the pillars.
Matthijs P. van den Burg +1 more
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Wildlife Pathogens and Zoonotic Disease Risk Assessment in Vietnam: A Wildlife Trade Hotspot. [PDF]
Transbound Emerg DisVietnam is a wildlife trade hotspot presenting multiple high‐risk interfaces for pathogen spillover from wildlife to humans. However, the zoonotic disease risk remains poorly characterized in the country and needs to be assessed to better inform policy dialog and legislative reforms.
Latinne A, Padungtod P.
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