Comparison of the Single-Cell Immune Landscape of Testudines From Different Habitats
Cells, 2022 Testudines, also known as living fossils, have evolved diversely and comprise many species that occupy a variety of ecological niches. However, the immune adaptation of testudines to the different ecological niches remains poorly understood.
Haitao Shi, Xiaofei Zhai, Guangwei Ma
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Middle Ear Cavity Morphology Is Consistent With an Aquatic Origin for Testudines [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 The position of testudines in vertebrate phylogeny is being re-evaluated. At present, testudine morphological and molecular data conflict when reconstructing phylogenetic relationships.
Catherine Emily Carr +2 more
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Aging dynamics in captive sea turtles reflect conserved life-history patterns across the testudine phylogeny [PDF]
Communications BiologyRecent work has shown testudines can escape actuarial senescence for extended periods. However, understanding how the interplay between somatic aging and reproductive investment in highly fecund, long-lived ectotherms align with broader phylogenetic ...
C. George Glen +6 more
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Detection of zoonotic bacteria in wild Australian freshwater turtles. [PDF]
Aust Vet JFreshwater turtles are long‐lived, abundant components of Australian aquatic ecosystems, yet little is known about the diversity and prevalence of zoonotic bacteria they may carry. In this study, we conducted one of the most comprehensive surveys to date of zoonotic microorganisms associated with wild Australian freshwater turtles.
Scheelings TF +3 more
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The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Heosemys depressa (Testudines, Geoemydidae)
Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources, 2017 The complete mitochondrial genome of Heosemys depressa was obtained and characterized in this study. The mitochondrial genome is a circular molecule of 16,773bp in length, and harbours 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, 22 ...
Liuwang Nie
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Cladistic Relationships and Landscape Genetics of the Endangered Indian Peacock Softshell Turtle Nilssonia hurum (Gray, 1830): Implications for Strategic Conservation Planning [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionThe endangered Peacock Softshell Turtle Nilssonia hurum (Gray, 1830) has undergone a steep population decline in recent decades because of habitat loss and anthropogenic pressures, highlighting the urgent need for scientific intervention to ensure its ...
Imon Abedin +7 more
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Spinal Deformities in Wild Reptiles: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
BiologySpinal deformities—such as kyphosis, scoliosis, and lordosis—are observed across all major vertebrate groups. Reports in wild reptiles are increasing but are mainly published in natural history notes as curiosities, with little exploration of their ...
Gergely Horváth
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Comparison of four different protocols using levobupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonarius) [PDF]
Open Veterinary JournalBackground: The popularity of tortoises kept in captivity is increasing and has caused concern regarding the necessity to establish safe and straightforward anesthesia for those reptiles.
Paulo Cesar Mendes Dos Santos Filho +4 more
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Animals, 2022 The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a massively traded animal in South Asia. To mitigate this risk, the conservation agencies recommended guidelines to safeguard this charismatic species in nature.
Shantanu Kundu +6 more
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A new model of forelimb ecomorphology for predicting the ancient habitats of fossil turtles
Ecology and Evolution, 2021 Various morphological proxies have been used to infer habitat preferences among fossil turtles and their early ancestors, but most are tightly linked to phylogeny, thereby minimizing their predictive power. One particularly widely used model incorporates
Thomas W. Dudgeon +4 more
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