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Behavioral and Morphological Adaptations of Tortoise Tick Hyalomma aegyptium to Testudo graeca: Evidence for Complex Evolutionary History [PDF]

Ecology and Evolution
In vector arthropods, the host relationship plays a central role in population dynamics and is crucial for determining the current and future course of vector ecology and the eco‐epidemiology of vector‐borne diseases, particularly under the influence of ...
Sirri Kar, Baris Donmez, Bugrahan Regaip Kilinc, Zafer Sakaci, Sengul Talay, Dennis Bente, Agustin Estrada‐Peña   +6 more
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Case Report: Oral fecal microbiota transplantation in a Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) suffering from chronic gastrointestinal disease—procedure, clinical outcome and follow-up [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
IntroductionFecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is the process of transferring fecal microbiota from a healthy donor into the gastrointestinal tract of a recipient. Although many mechanisms of FMT are still not completely understood at present, it has
Johannes Hetterich, Michael Pees
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Biogenic Elements and Heavy Metals in Hermann’s Tortoises—Testudo hermanni: Effect on Serum Biochemistry and Oxidative Status Parameters

Animals, 2023
Background: Conservation of species diversity is the need of the hour for preserving life forms on Earth. Extinction of any part of the ecosystem has negative impacts on many processes and systems.
Róbert Kirchner, Soňa Kirchnerová, Filip Tirpák, Marko Halo, Tomáš Slanina, Katarína Tokárová, Anton Kováčik, Michal Miškeje, Veronika Komárňanská, Agnieszka Greń, Grzegorz Formicki, Peter Massányi   +11 more
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The effects of sex, season, and natural sunlight on plasma vitamin D3 levels in two chelonian species (Testudo hermanni, Trachemys scripta) and their interaction with calcium, phosphate, and magnesium as associated plasma compounds

Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science, 2023
Species specific physiology, seasonal changes, sex, and husbandry factors all influence the blood chemistry of chelonians, including vitamin D3, calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels. Problems in the supply of many of these are commonly seen in captive
Gregor Geisler, Christoph Leineweber, Michael Pees, Sabine Öfner, Rachel E. Marschang   +4 more
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The Tortoise and the Hare

Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2023
Distance running requires a high absolute oxygen consumption, while for a breath-hold diver the opposite is preferable. We compared physiological exercise parameters and mitochondrial function in a competitive triathlete with those seen in an accomplished breath-hold diver and notice some remarkable differences, possibly explaining why both have become
Jon O. Lundberg, Tomas Schiffer, Eddie Weitzberg, Filip J. Larsen   +3 more
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Genetic analyses are more sensitive than morphological inspection at detecting the presence of threatened Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) remains in canid scat and raven pellets

Conservation Science and Practice, 2022
Subsidization of predator populations increases predation pressure on prey species, which is exacerbated when natural resources are scarce. Estimating the frequency of predation by subsidized predators on vulnerable species, especially low‐density, long ...
Lillian D. Parker, Jessica D. Quinta, Isabel Rivera, Brian L. Cypher, Erica C. Kelly, Michael G. Campana, Robert C. Fleischer, Ryan Boarman, William I. Boarman, Jesús E. Maldonado   +9 more
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HEMATOLOGICAL AND PARASITOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION IN TESTUDO GRAECA (LINNAEUS,1758) TORTOISE KEPT IN CAPTIVITY IN EGYPT [PDF]

Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal, 2018
Chelonians (Turtle and Tortoise) are kept in captivity as pet animals. Testudo. graeca called Spur thighed tortoise for its large conical tubercle present on each Thigh.T. graeca considered endangered across its entire range. They were illegally imported
Adel E. A. Mohamed, Marwa M. Fawaz, Alsagher O. Ali, Asmaa F. Ali   +3 more
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Tortoise Love: DH Lawrence on Reptile Orgasm

Caliban: French Journal of English Studies, 2020
In his exploration of sexual desire, the English novelist and poet D.H. Lawrence does not confine himself to the ardours of human beings, Ursula Brangwen, Constance Chatterley or other Women in Love.
Jonathan Pollock
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Using incidental mark‐encounter data to improve survival estimation

Ecology and Evolution, 2020
Obtaining robust survival estimates is critical, but sample size limitations often result in imprecise estimates or the failure to obtain estimates for population subgroups.
Seth M. Harju, Scott M. Cambrin, Roy C. Averill‐Murray, Melia Nafus, Kimberleigh J. Field, Linda J. Allison   +5 more
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Functional behavior of tortoise hemoglobin Geochelone denticulata [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2002
The hemolysate from Geochelone denticulata contains two main hemoglobin components, as shown by ion exchange chromatography and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE).
M. A. TORSONI, G. R. STOPPA, A. TURRA, S. H. OGO   +3 more
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