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Frontiers in ImmunologyAdaptive immunity in jawed vertebrates relies on V(D)J recombination, yet the expansion–contraction dynamics of germline genes remain underexplored, especially in secondary aquatic mammals.
Huan Qin +7 more
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Frontiers in Physiology, 2014 We examined structural properties of the marine mammal respiratory system, and tested Scholander’s hypothesis that the chest is highly compliant by measuring the mechanical properties of the respiratory system in five species of pinniped under anesthesia
Andreas eFahlman +8 more
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Hyperostotic tympanic bone spicules in domestic and wild animal species [PDF]
, 2016 Hyperostotic tympanic bone spicules (HTBS), or "mucoperiosteal exostoses" (ME, syn.) are small, globular (>= 1 mm in diameter), mostly stalked and drumstick-like, bony structures, which arise from the inner wall of the tympanic bulla and project into the
Blutke, A +5 more
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A comparative analysis of marine mammal tracheas [PDF]
, 2013 Author Posting. © The Author(s), 2013. This is the author's version of the work. It is posted here by permission of Company of Biologists for personal use, not for redistribution.
Costidis, Alexander M. +7 more
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Uncinaria hamiltoni (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae) in South American Sea Lions, Otaria flavescens, From Northern Patagonia, Argentina [PDF]
, 2004 Thirty-one South American sea lion pups (Otaria flavescens) found dead in Punta León, Argentina, during the summer of 2002, were examined for hookworms (Uncinaria hamiltoni).
Berón-Vera, B. +3 more
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Finding the balance: the effect of the position of external devices on little penguins [PDF]
, 2004 Many studies on the foraging behaviour of penguins rely on data collected with back-mounted data recorders, which can greatly affect the drag of swimming birds. In recent years, the size of devices has been minimised to reduce drag.
Chiaradia,Andre +3 more
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Characterization of the Temporomandibular Joint of Southern Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris nereis). [PDF]
, 2015 The structure-function relationship of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of southern sea otter has largely not been described. This study aims to describe the histological, biochemical, and biomechanical features of the TMJ disk in the southern sea otter.
Arzi, Boaz +5 more
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Coyote (Canis latrans) use of marine resources in coastal California: A new behavior relative to their recent ancestors [PDF]
, 2018 Coyotes ( Canis latrans) are known to consume marine foods, but the importance and persistence of marine subsidies to coyotes is unknown. Recent access to a marine subsidy, especially if gained following apex predator loss, may facilitate coyote ...
Gifford-Gonzalez, Diane +2 more
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Possible effects of climate change on the populations of Galapagos pinnipeds [PDF]
, 2010 The future of Galapagos Sea Lion Zalophus wollebaeki and Galapagos Fur Seal Arctocephalus galapagoensis populations was evaluated with reference to a conservative model of predicted climate change.
Denkinger, Judith, Salazar, Sandie
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Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad, 2012 La presencia de perros ferales (Canis lupus familiaris) en la isla de Cedros, Baja California, México, fue documentada hace más de 15 años. En el verano de 2009 e invierno 2009/2010, se realizaron 2 campañas de muestreo en la costa noreste de la isla ...
María Concepción García-Aguilar +1 more
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