First assessment of persistent organic pollutants in the Greater rhea (Rhea americana), a near-threatened flightless herbivorous bird of the Pampas grasslands
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12614-5
Abstract: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are still globally distributed and can exert different effects on ecosystems. Little is known about the occurrence of these contaminants in terrestrial birds from South America. In this study, POPs were… read more here.
Keywords: organic pollutants; persistent organic; pampas grasslands; flightless herbivorous ... See more keywords
Ontogenetic shape changes in the pelvis of the Greater Rhea (Aves, Palaeognathae) and their relationships with cursorial locomotion: a geometric morphometric approach
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DOI: 10.1111/joa.13158
Abstract: Knowledge of the ontogenetic pattern of morphological features is essential to improve biological interpretations. The study of morphological features of the pelvic girdle and hind limb apparatus throughout growth is an excellent approach to understand… read more here.
Keywords: shape; locomotion; shape changes; greater rhea ... See more keywords
Collateral branches of the aortic arch in the greater Rhea (Rhea americana americana Linnaeus, 1758)
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DOI: 10.14393/bj-v33n2-33122
Abstract: The greater rhea ( Rhea americana americana ) is a bird of the Rheidae family, and is known as a ratite for being a flightless bird. This animal has great reproductive and productive potential, according… read more here.
Keywords: collateral; artery; aortic arch; trunk ... See more keywords
Comparative analysis of structure and strength of vitelline membrane and physical parameters of yolk of ostrich, emu, and greater rhea eggs
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pex356
Abstract: Abstract In this study, we analyzed selected morphological traits of eggs, as well as structure, strength, and protein composition of the vitelline membrane (VM) of ostrich, emu, and greater rhea eggs. Ninety eggs (30 for… read more here.
Keywords: emu greater; ostrich emu; structure; greater rhea ... See more keywords