Historical population decline and habitat loss in a critically endangered species, the Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00692
Abstract: Abstract Habitat loss and degradation are among the leading causes of local extinctions, so it is crucially important to preserve and restore the remaining critical habitat increasingly critical to conserve biodiversity. However, mechanisms driving species… read more here.
Keywords: habitat loss; alligator; chinese alligator; sinensis ... See more keywords
Molecular cloning of androgen receptor and gene expression of sex steroid hormone receptors in the brain of newborn Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2018.06.033
Abstract: Sex steroid hormones play an important role in mediating physiological responses and developmental processes through their receptors across all vertebrates. Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) is a critically endangered reptile species unique to China. In this… read more here.
Keywords: sex steroid; alligator; expression; receptor ... See more keywords
A Unique Energy-Saving Strategy during Hibernation Revealed by Multi-Omics Analysis in the Chinese Alligator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101202
Abstract: Summary Many ectotherms hibernate in face of the harsh winter conditions to improve their survival rate. However, the molecular mechanism underlying this process remains unclear. Here, we explored the hibernation mechanism of Chinese alligator using… read more here.
Keywords: multi omics; hibernation; unique energy; omics analysis ... See more keywords
Genomic investigation of the Chinese alligator reveals wild‐extinct genetic diversity and genomic consequences of their continuous decline
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DOI: 10.1111/1755-0998.13702
Abstract: Critically endangered species are usually restricted to small and isolated populations. High inbreeding without gene flow among populations further aggravates their threatened condition and reduces the likelihood of their long‐term survival. Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis)… read more here.
Keywords: alligator; decline; ecology; genetic diversity ... See more keywords
Incubation determines favorable microbial communities in Chinese alligator nests
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.983808
Abstract: Nest materials are a major heat source due to rotting promoted by microbial activity. Additionally, they are a potential microbial source given their direct contact with eggshells. Microbial dynamics during incubation have been studied in… read more here.
Keywords: alligator; structure; diversity; chinese alligator ... See more keywords