Three new species of Duplicibothrium (Cestoda: ‘Tetraphyllidea’) from cownose rays in Senegal with a phylogenetic analysis of the genus
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DOI: 10.1017/s0022149x21000766
Abstract: Abstract Three new species of ‘tetraphyllideans’ in the family Serendipeidae are described from cownose rays off Senegal. Duplicibothrium jeannettae n. sp. and Duplicibothrium collosum n. sp. parasitize both Rhinoptera marginata and Rhinoptera peli. Duplicibothrium jillae… read more here.
Keywords: rhinoptera; duplicibothrium; three new; new species ... See more keywords
Extending records of albinism and skin disorders in American cownose rays to southeastern Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfb.15463
Abstract: Albinism is a genetic condition expressed as a lack of integumentary and retinal melanin. While documented across many vertebrate species, albinism and other skin disorders are rarely observed in elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: cownose rays; albinism skin; albinism; southeastern brazil ... See more keywords
REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE PATTERNS IN MALE AND FEMALE COWNOSE RAYS (RHINOPTERA BONASUS) IN AN AQUARIUM SETTING AND CORRELATION TO ULTRASONOGRAPHIC STAGING
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DOI: 10.1638/2017-0247.1
Abstract: Abstract Reproductive management of cownose rays (Rhinoptera bonasus) under professional care plays an important role in conservation of the species, but hormone and ultrasonographic analyses of their 12-mo reproductive cycle have not been documented previously.… read more here.
Keywords: hormone; rays rhinoptera; aquarium; reproductive hormone ... See more keywords