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Boletim do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi - Ciências Naturais, 2020 South America is unique as it is home of two species of manatees: the West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus, and the Amazonian manatee, T. inunguis. These species are easily identified by the belly skin coloration, the first is entirely gray whereas T. inunguis has a white mark pattern in the belly, and presence of nails in T.
Salvatore Siciliano +6 more
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Identificação de novo e caracterização de DNAs satélites em macacos-de-cheiro (Saimiri, Cebidae, Platyrrhini) e peixes-boi (Trichechus, Trichechidae, Sirenia) [PDF]
, 2022 Repetitive DNA sequences are present in most eukaryotic genomes. A fraction of the repetitive portion is composed of satellite DNA (satDNAs), long arrays of tandemly repeated sequences that even without encoding proteins display important biological ...
Mirela Pelizaro Valeri
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, 2020 The genus Trichechus (Mammalia, Sirenia, Trichechidae) harbors a modest diversity, comprising only three living species of manatees, and no species currently recognized as fossil.
Fernando A. Perini (3683245) +2 more
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The Trade in Medicinal Animals in Northeastern Brazil
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012 Over the centuries, a significant part of the Brazilian fauna is widely sold, more specifically in retail stores or street markets. The objective was to characterize the sale of medicinal animals in five large northeast cities. Information about the sale of zootherapeutic items was obtained in the cities of Aracaju‐SE, Fortaleza‐CE, Maceio‐AL, Recife ...
Felipe Silva Ferreira +5 more
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, 2005 Trichechidae Gill 1872 Trichechidae Gill 1872, Smithson. Misc. Coll., 11 (1): 14. Synonyms: Manatida Haeckel 1866; Manatidae Gray 1821; Manatina C. L. Bonaparte 1837; Manatoidea Gill 1872; Trichechoidea Giebel 1847; Trichecida Haeckel 1866. Genera: 1 genus with 3 species: Genus Trichechus Linnaeus 1758 (3 species) Discussion: See Domning (1996 ...
Wilson, Don E., Reeder, DeeAnn
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Animal‐Based Remedies as Complementary Medicines in the Semi‐Arid Region of Northeastern Brazil
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2011, Issue 1, 2011., 2011 Animals (and their derived products) are essential ingredients in the preparation of many traditional remedies. Despite its prevalence in traditional medical practices worldwide, research on medicinal animals has often been neglected in comparison to medicinal plant research.
Rômulo R. N. Alves +4 more
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Ciência Rural: The Amazonian manatee (Trichechusinunguis) is an aquatic mammal threatened with extinction. However, few studies have investigated the pathogens in this species, which may affect both animal and human health. This study aimed to evaluate the frequency,
Thayanne Gabryelle Viana de Souza +8 more
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Brazilian Journal of BiologyThe Amazonian manatee, Trichechus inunguis (Natterer 1883) is endemic to the Amazon Basin and is currently considered a vulnerable species. In order to establish normality ranges of urinary parameters to help monitor the health of this species in ...
TMA. Pantoja +3 more
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Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research, 2016 We employed landmark-based 3D geometric morphometrics to assess cranial size and shape diversification in Trichechus manatus and T. inunguis to compare it with patterns among all manatee taxa (T. manatus latirostris, T. m. manatus, T. inunguis and T. senegalensis), and to analyse geographic variation within American manatee populations, using a sample ...
Helen M. D. do R. Barros +6 more
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Prioritizing future evidence needs for marine and freshwater mammal conservation action
Animal Conservation, Volume 28, Issue 4, Page 542-552, August 2025.To improve conservation practice, decisions should be informed by the available evidence on the effectiveness of conservation actions. Here, we review the comprehensiveness of this evidence base for marine and freshwater mammals. We assess the taxonomic and geographic coverage of the evidence base, identify biases and suggest priorities for future ...
E. Hordern +5 more
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