A review of the role of parasites in the ecology of reptiles and amphibians
A great diversity of parasites, from viruses and bacteria to a range of remarkable eukaryotic
organisms, exploit reptile and amphibian hosts. Recent increases in the emergence of …
organisms, exploit reptile and amphibian hosts. Recent increases in the emergence of …
Physiological differences between wild and captive animals: a century-old dilemma
Laboratory-based research dominates the fields of comparative physiology and
biomechanics. The power of lab work has long been recognized by experimental biologists …
biomechanics. The power of lab work has long been recognized by experimental biologists …
Interplay among steroids, body condition and immunity in response to long-term captivity in toads
Stressful experiences can promote harmful effects on physiology and fitness. However,
stress-mediated hormonal and immune changes are complex and may be highly dependent …
stress-mediated hormonal and immune changes are complex and may be highly dependent …
[HTML][HTML] Thermal sensitivity of innate immune response in three species of Rhinella toads
Immune activity is temperature-dependent and strongly related to thermal biology in
ectotherms. Eurythermic, vs stenothermic, species commonly show a broader range of …
ectotherms. Eurythermic, vs stenothermic, species commonly show a broader range of …
Immunoendocrinology and ecoimmunology in Brazilian anurans
This paper reviews several aspects of immunoendocrinology and ecoimmunology in
Brazilian species of anurans under investigation for more than a decade, including (1) …
Brazilian species of anurans under investigation for more than a decade, including (1) …
[HTML][HTML] Behavioral fever decreases metabolic response to lipopolysaccharide in yellow Cururu toads (Rhinella icterica)
Ectothermic vertebrates develop behavioral fever in response to bacterial products, with
potential corresponding metabolic costs associated with immune stimulation. Although …
potential corresponding metabolic costs associated with immune stimulation. Although …
Genomic variation in Plasmodium relictum (lineage SGS1) and its implications for avian malaria infection outcomes: insights from experimental infections and …
Background The globally transmitted avian malaria parasite Plasmodium relictum (lineage
SGS1) has been found to infect hundreds of different bird species with differences in …
SGS1) has been found to infect hundreds of different bird species with differences in …
Day Versus Night Melatonin and Corticosterone Modulation by LPS in Distinct Tissues of Toads (Rhinella Icterica)
JC Cyrino, AC de Figueiredo… - Integrative and …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Pathogen-associated molecular patterns modulate melatonin (MEL) production in the pineal
and extra-pineal sites and corticosterone (CORT) synthesis in the adrenal/interrenal and …
and extra-pineal sites and corticosterone (CORT) synthesis in the adrenal/interrenal and …
[КНИГА][B] Ecology of Wildlife Diseases in the Neotropics
G Acosta-Jamett, A Chaves - 2024 - Springer
The Latin American and Caribbean regions harbor rich biological diversity, where
approximately 60% of terrestrial life on the planet is found (Unep 2016). As in many other …
approximately 60% of terrestrial life on the planet is found (Unep 2016). As in many other …
Ectoparasite‐induced increase in Drosophila host metabolic rate
Parasites exert numerous effects upon their hosts, including physiological and metabolic
changes that can in turn influence various aspects of host life history. Using flow‐through …
changes that can in turn influence various aspects of host life history. Using flow‐through …