Essays about: "carnivores"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 69 essays containing the word carnivores.

  1. 11. Olfactory Epithelium size in Mammals : A structured review

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Gabrielle Hipp Marchidan; [2021]
    Keywords : mammal olfaction; olfactory epithelium; olfactory receptor cells;

    Abstract : Members of the class Mammalia have the most advanced skeletal complexity of the nasal cavity among vertebrates. Most mammals have an olfactory epithelium that consists of basal cells, supporting cells and olfactory sensory neurons that bind odor molecules with their cilia. The olfactory epithelium is responsible for detecting odor stimuli. READ MORE

  3. 12. De novo SNP Discovery in the Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Amber Mertens De Vry; [2021]
    Keywords : single nucleotide polymorphism; SNP; spotted hyena; Crocuta crocuta; relatedness; genetic monitoring;

    Abstract : Relatedness studies of wild populations using reliable high-quality genetic markers enhance our understanding of a species’ behavior and ecology. Spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) have a matriarchal social structure, unique amongst carnivores. READ MORE

  4. 13. Study of the Taxonomy of Carnivores from the Eocene-Oligocene of the Quercy Area, France

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Paleobiologi

    Author : Julien van der Hoek; [2021]
    Keywords : Quercy; Carnivora; Amphicyonidae; Eocene; Oligocene; taxonomy;

    Abstract : The Quercy area of France is an important site for mammal palaeontology, yet 19th century collections of this area, such as the one in the Department of Palaeobiology, Naturhistoriska riksmuseet, remain understudied due to not being well updated taxonomically and correlated stratigraphically. An updated taxonomy was created for the postcranial material of the collections, as well as the dental material originally identified to the amphicyonid genera Amphicyon, Haplocyon and Pseudocyon through study of morphological characteristics and measurements. READ MORE

  5. 14. Trichinella spp. in Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) in Sweden and Norway : a pilot study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Sofia Lovén; [2021]
    Keywords : trichinosis; trichiniasis; parasite; zoonotic; herbivore; magnetic stirrer method; artificial digestion;

    Abstract : Trichinellosis is a zoonotic disease that can lead to severe illness and even death in humans. Transmission of larvae occurs with consumption of infected meat. The major sources of infection are pork and wildlife such as wild boar (Sus scrofa) and carnivores. READ MORE

  6. 15. Using Conservation Conflict Transformation as a Framework to Address Social Conflict Over Wildlife in a Swedish County

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Juliana Theresa Bennett; [2020-02-18]
    Keywords : Sweden; Västra Götalands län; Large Carnivore Management; Human-Wildlife Conflicts; Conservation Conflict Transformation;

    Abstract : In Europe, and throughout the world, the return and preservation of large carnivores is escalating tensions between stakeholder groups, as well as between local actors and authorities. While wolf conservation efforts have generally been accepted across Swedish authorities, nature organizations, and the public, there are others who argue that the preservation of wolves is threatening local values and traditions. READ MORE