Evidence for Haemosporidian Parasite Infections in Spectacled Eiders (Somateria fischeri) Sampled in Alaska, USA during the Breeding Season

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 877 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Reed ◽  
Matthew G. Sexson ◽  
Matthew M. Smith ◽  
Joel A. Schmutz ◽  
Andrew M. Ramey
Keyword(s):  
Breeding Season ◽  
Haemosporidian Parasite ◽  
Parasite Infections

scholarly journals Sedentary songbirds maintain higher prevalence of haemosporidian parasite infections than migratory conspecifics during seasonal sympatry

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. e0201563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel P. Slowinski ◽  
Adam M. Fudickar ◽  
Alex M. Hughes ◽  
Raeann D. Mettler ◽  
Oxana V. Gorbatenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Haemosporidian Parasite ◽  
Parasite Infections

scholarly journals Survey of Hepatocystis parasites of fruit bats in the Amurum forest reserve, Nigeria, identifies first host record for Rousettus aegyptiacus

Parasitology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 146 (12) ◽  
pp. 1550-1554
Author(s):  
N. Atama ◽  
S. Manu ◽  
S. Ivande ◽  
S. P. Rosskopf ◽  
K. Matuschewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Host Record ◽  
Fruit Bats ◽  
Haemosporidian Parasite ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Fruit Bat ◽  
Haemosporidian Parasites ◽  
Novel Host ◽  
Parasite Infections ◽  
Close Relatives

AbstractParasites of the genus Hepatocystis are close relatives of Plasmodium that frequently infect epauletted fruit bats across West and East Africa. Our understanding of susceptible hosts and prevalence of infection of Hepatocystis remains fragmented. Non-invasive sampling of bat assemblages in representative habitats critically contribute to haemosporidian parasite distribution maps. Here, we report on a survey of Hepatocystis parasite infections in bats undertaken over two consecutive years in a protected area in Nigeria, where prevalence and diversity of bat-infecting haemosporidian parasites have not been studied. Microscopic examination of blood films in combination with PCR detection and sequencing revealed Hepatocystis infections with prevalences of 25% and 42% in the closely related epauletted fruit bats Epomophorus sp. and Micropteropus pusillus. For the first time, mature Hepatocystis gametocytes were identified in one Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). This novel host record was confirmed by parasite and host genotyping and suggests that Hepatocystis parasites have a broader host distribution in African fruit bats than currently known.

scholarly journals Absence of haemosporidian parasite infections in the long-lived Cory’s shearwater: evidence from molecular analyses and review of the literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (1) ◽  
pp. 323-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letizia Campioni ◽  
Josué Martínez-de la Puente ◽  
Jordi Figuerola ◽  
José Pedro Granadeiro ◽  
Mónica C. Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Haemosporidian Parasite ◽  
Molecular Analyses ◽  
Cory’S Shearwater ◽  
Parasite Infections

Prevalence of Haemosporidian Parasite Infections in Raptors of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Nourani ◽  
Mansour Aliabadian ◽  
Hamid Amini ◽  
Omid Mirshamsi
Keyword(s):  
Haemosporidian Parasite ◽  
Parasite Infections

Observation on the breeding biology of Polypedates teraiensis (Dubois, 1987) (Amphibia: Rhacophoridae)

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Jacinta Lalchhanhimi ◽  
Lalremsanga H.T.
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Breeding Season ◽  
Sound Production ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Breeding Biology ◽  
Tree Frog ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
Advertisement Calls ◽  
Males And Females

The breeding biology of tree frog, Polypedates teraiensis was studied during the breeding season at Mizoram University Campus. It was found that sound production by male during the breeding season was primarily a reproductive function and advertisement calls attract females to the breeding areas and announce other males that a given territory is occupied. The aim of this study was to provide the detailed information on the breeding behaviour and the advertisement calls of Polypedates teraiensis. The morphometric measurements of the amplecting pairs (males and females) for sexual dimorphism along with clutch sizes were also studied.

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