Essays about: "reptiles"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the word reptiles.

  1. 1. The functional anatomy of the crocodilian heart

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Jennifer Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Anatomy; Cardiac right-to-left shunt; Cog-teeth-like valves; Crocodilian heart; Foramen of Panizza; Hemodynamics; Left aorta;

    Abstract : Crocodiles are ectothermic, intermittent breathing reptiles with low metabolic rates. Additionally, they are diving animals that can stay submerged for long periods, which poses special demands on their cardiovascular system. The crocodilian heart is four-chambered with completely separated ventricles, making it unique among other reptiles. READ MORE

  3. 2. Common causes for veterinary visits among Australian wildlife

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Agnes Gårdebäck; Maja Joäng; [2023]
    Keywords : Amphibians; Birds; Mammals; Native Animals; Reptiles; Veterinary Nursing; Veterinary Nurse; Veterinary Technician; Veterinary Hospital;

    Abstract : Australia has a unique wildlife, the increasing rate of species going extinct or being threatened to go extinct is thus a worry to many. Veterinary hospitals can play one part in increasing survival of wildlife, often suffering from ailments caused by humans. READ MORE

  4. 3. Constructing a food web from inventory data in a boreal forest-dominated national park in south-eastern Sweden

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

    Author : Philip Kjellström; [2023]
    Keywords : ecological network; food web; boreal forest food web; national park food web; interspecific competition; swedish forest; construction food web;

    Abstract : A food web was constructed for a boreal-forest dominated national park in south-eastern Sweden, called Tyresta national park and its surrounding nature reserve. Due to increasing threats to mammalian species and their critical role in the food web mammals were used as the outset of the food web, and from there branching out to taxa trophically interacting with mammals directly and indirectly. READ MORE

  5. 4. Morphological characterization of the muscular ridge in non-crocodilian reptiles

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

    Author : Wilma Sohlén; [2023]
    Keywords : Adaptation; Anatomy; Function; Haemodynamics; Muscular ridge; Reptiles; Shunting;

    Abstract : The cardiovascular systems in ectothermic reptiles have long been studied and its development represent a transition state between a single- and a double circulation. This literature review focus on the typical-reptilian heart and therefore distinguishes between orders within the class of Reptilia. READ MORE

  6. 5. Välfärdsproblem hos mindre och exotiska sällskapsdjur på svenska veterinärkliniker - en kartläggningsstudie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Caitlin Sundström; [2023]
    Keywords : sällskapsdjur; djurvälfärd; mindre och exotiska sällskapsdjur; veterinärkliniker; veterinär kompetens;

    Abstract : Small and exotic pets (MES) have become more common in Sweden and the demand for veterinary care for these pets has therefore also increased. There are concerns regarding potential welfare risks due to a lack of knowledge about proper husbandry practices amongst these pet owners. READ MORE