scholarly journals FIRST RECORD OF BICEPHALY IN THE BRAZILIAN SHARPNOSE SHARK, RHIZOPRIONODON LALANDII

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Cristina Prado ◽  
Renata Daldin Leite ◽  
Eduardo Koerbel ◽  
Hugo Bornatowski ◽  
Érica Padilha ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTCongenital deformities are relatively common in rays and sharks. The present study aimed to describe a case of bicephaly in an R. lalandii embryo. Through radiographic images and evaluation of the external and internal condition of the embryo in comparison with a young of the year with no deformities of the same species, it was possible to characterize the abnormality observed. Such data are important to determine the frequency and types of anomalies observed in elasmobranchs, thusallowing greater knowledge about developmental abnormalities in the group and their possible causes. RESUMODeformidades congênitas são relativamente comuns em raias e tubarões. O presente estudo teve como objetivo descrever um caso de bicefalia em um embrião de R. lalandii. Através de imagens radiográficas e avaliação da condição externa e interna do embrião em comparação com um jovem do ano sem deformidades da mesma espécie, foi possível caracterizar a anormalidadeobservada. Tais dados são importantes para determinar a frequência e tipos de anomalias observadas em elasmobrânquios, permitindo assim o maior conhecimento sobre as anormalidades de desenvolvimento no grupo e suas possíveis causas.Palavras-chave: Malformação; Tubarão; Espécie endêmica; Morfologia.

2005 ◽  
Vol 119 (2) ◽  
pp. 294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan J. Hasselman ◽  
Phillip Longue ◽  
Rod G. Bradford

A small school of juvenile Atlantic Whitefish (~20-30 individuals) were observed in the littoral zone of Hebb Lake (Petite Rivière watershed), Nova Scotia in June 2000. Of these, a single individual was captured with a beach seine, and confirmed to be a young-of-the-year specimen. This is the first documented report of the occurrence of wild Atlantic Whitefish juveniles. Occupation of the littoral zone into early summer by young-of-the-year Atlantic Whitefish may have implications for predation by invasive Smallmouth Bass.


2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin E. Fraser ◽  
Johnston F. Miller

We report the first record of Hairy-tailed Moles (Parascalops breweri) moving above ground during the day and suggest that the four individuals observed were young-of-the-year dispersing from their natal territories. Extreme drought conditions may also have driven these animals to move above ground.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Teresita ARMÚA-FERNANDEZ ◽  
Oscar CASTRO ◽  
Oscar CORREA ◽  
Luis CARVALHO ◽  
Atilio MANGOLD ◽  
...  

Until recently, it was believed that only two lymnaeid species (i.e. Galba viatrix and Pseudosuccinea columella) occurred in Uruguay. However, based on a molecular approach, an additional species Galba cubensis, was recently discovered. The aim of this study was to molecularly characterize different lymnaeid populations from the northern region of Uruguay. The lymnaeids collections were carried out in two farms of the departments of Paysandú and Tacuarembó. The collected lymnaeids were divided in two fractions, one fraction was used for conchological analyses and detection of trematode larval stages, while the other fraction was used for molecular studies. Three PCRs targeting the 16S, ITS-2 and COI DNA regions were performed and the amplicons obtained were direct sequenced. The sequences were used for homology search and construction of phylogenetic trees by the maximum-likelihood method. The sequencing results revealed that both isolates corresponded to Galba neotropica. The phylogenetic analyses placed our isolates among the G. neotropica monophyletic group, closely related to other isolates of this species found in several South American countries. To our knowledge, this is the first record of G. neotropica in Uruguay and the confirmation as competent intermediate host of Fasciola hepatica. Further studies are needed to define the distribution and the role of each lymnaeid species in the transmission of F. hepatica in Uruguay.   RESUMEN. Primera caracterización molecular de Galba neotropica en Uruguay. Tradicionalmente se indicaba que existían dos especies de limneidos en Uruguay: Galba viatrix y Pseudosuccinea columella. Sin embargo, en los últimos años se identificó por medio de técnicas moleculares una tercera especie, Galba cubensis. El objetivo de los autores fue muestrear e identificar por medios moleculares poblaciones de limneidos del norte del país. Las colectas fueron realizadas en establecimientos rurales de los departamentos de Tacuarembó y Paysandú. Los caracoles colectados fueron divididos en dos fracciones, una de ellas fue destinada para el estudio morfológico de las conchillas y búsqueda de larvas de trematodos. La otra fracción se usó para la caracterización molecular. Tres genes fueron amplificados (ITS2, COI y 16S) utilizando protocolos de PCRs previamente descriptos. Las secuencias obtenidas se utilizaron para estudios de homología y construcción de árboles filogenéticos por medio del método de máxima verosimilitud. Por medio de la secuenciación se pudo confirmar que los dos aislamientos corresponden a Galba neotropica. Los estudios filogenéticos colocan ambos aislamientos dentro del grupo monofilético de G. neotropica junto a otros encontrados en distintas regiones de Sudamérica. Hasta lo que sabemos, el presente, es el primer registro de G. neotropica en Uruguay, además de comprobarse su capacidad para actuar como hospedero intermediario de Fasciola hepatica en condiciones de campo.  Se sugieren futuros estudios para determinar la distribución y el rol de cada especie de limneido en la transmisión de F. hepatica.


2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Ilena Zanella ◽  
Andrés López-Garro ◽  
D. Michelle McComb-Kobza ◽  
Geiner Golfín-Duarte ◽  
Maikel Pérez-Montero ◽  
...  

<p>The Scalloped hammerhead shark, <em>Sphyrna lewini</em> is a coastal and pelagic circumglobal species that resides within coastal warm temperate and tropical seas. <em>Sphyrna lewini</em> exhibits strong intraspecific segregation: neonates and young-of-the-year spend the first part of life in coastal inshore waters (nursery grounds), while adults migrate offshore, returning to protected nursery habitats for mating and pupping. On December 3, 2014, at approximately 19:00 hr, four young-of-the-year <em>S. lewini</em> were caught with hand line in Wafer Bay, Isla del Coco, Costa Rica (5°32’42.4” N - 87°03’45.3” W). A total of three males (total length (TL): 73, 73, 76 cm) and one female (TL: 75 cm) were recorded. The presence of these individuals at Isla del Coco suggests that a pregnant female gave birth in or near Wafer Bay, which may be a nursery ground for <em>S. lewini</em>. We recommend further study to evaluate the presence and movements of young-of-the-year and juvenile <em>S. lewini</em> in Wafer Bay to determine if this was an isolated incident or if the bay is a nursery ground for <em>S. lewini</em>.</p><div> </div>


2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Suhaila Abdul Halim ◽  
Arsmah Ibrahim ◽  
Yupiter Harangan Prasada Manurung

Accurate inspection ofweldedmaterials is important in relation to achieve acceptable standards. Radiography, a non-destructive test method, is commonly used to evaluate the internal condition ofa material with respect to defect detection. Thepresence ofnoise in low resolution ofradiographic images significantly complicates analysis; thereforeattaining higher quality radiographic images makes defect detection more readily achievable. This paper presents a study pertaining to the quality enhancement of radiographic images with respect to different types of defects. A series of digital radiographic weld flaw images were smoothed using multiple smoothing techniques to remove inherent noise followed by top and bottom hat morphological transformations. Image quality was evaluated quantitatively with respect to SNR, PSNR andMAE. The results indicate that smoothing enhances the quality ofradiographic images, thereby promoting defect detection with the respect to original radiographic images.


1999 ◽  
Vol 12 (03) ◽  
pp. 151-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. W. Valentino ◽  
E. M. Gaughan ◽  
D. R. Biller ◽  
R. H. Raub ◽  
J. D. Lillich

The purpose of the study is to document the prevalence of articular surface osteochondrosis lesions in feral horses. Eighty yearling feral horses were used. Radiographic images of the left stifle, both tarsocrural, metatarsophalangeal, metacarpophalangeal joints were taken. Radiographs were examined for the presence of osteochondral fragmentation and abnormal outline of subchondral bone suggestive of osteochondrosis. The prevalence of each lesion was calculated for each joint as well as for overall prevalence within the group, the latter being 6.25%. Typical osteochondrosis lesions were found within the tarsocrural and metatarsophalangeal joints. Based on the difference in prevalence of osteochondrosis between feral and certain domestic horses, management practices and perhaps genetic base may have a greater influence on the development of the disease in horses than trauma alone.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Pacheco López ◽  
Miriam Silva Flores
Keyword(s):  

Introdução: Analisar as variáveis “número de teleconsultas” e “sessões de teleducação” apresentadas pelos serviços estaduais de saúde do México, no Sistema de Informação em Saúde, em 2016, para determinar sua utilidade no acompanhamento da operação de programas de telemedicina. Resultados: Entidades federais que reportaram ao Sistema de Informação de Saúde dos serviços do Estado, 16; relataram teleconsultas, 182.051; sessões de teleducação, 1.181.Conclusões: Integrar as teleconsultas nos relatórios oficiais de produtividade do Ministério da Saúde, permite identificar os serviços estaduais de saúde que operam serviços de telessaúde.


2020 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 404-406
Author(s):  
Thibault Ramage

A Helorid wasp, Helorus ruficornis Förster, 1856, is reported for the first time on Tahiti (Society Islands), which is also the first record of both Proctotrupoidea and family Heloridae in French Polynesia. The potential hosts of Helorus ruficornis in French Polynesia are discussed.


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