Host–parasite relationship in Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) during their long northward journey to the Brazilian coast
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DOI: 10.1007/s00300-020-02706-2
Abstract: The Magellanic Penguin Spheniscus magellanicus is one of the main seabird predators in the western South Atlantic. This species presents an opportunist feeding behaviour and its diet, as well as its parasite fauna, varies geographically… read more here.
Keywords: relationship magellanic; southern brazil; host; magellanic penguins ... See more keywords
Enterococci from Wild Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) as an Indicator of Marine Ecosystem Health and Human Impact
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01662-20
Abstract: Enterococci are host-associated microbes that have an unusually broad range, from the built hospital environment to the guts of insects and other animals in remote locations. Despite their occurrence in the guts of animals for… read more here.
Keywords: enterococci wild; magellanic penguins; wild magellanic; range ... See more keywords
Sex-specific spatial use of the winter foraging areas by Magellanic penguins and assessment of potential conflicts with fisheries during winter dispersal
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256339
Abstract: Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) disperse widely during winter and are a major consumer of marine resources over the Patagonian Shelf. Magellanic penguins were equipped with geolocators at Martillo Island in late February- early March 2017… read more here.
Keywords: winter; spatial use; sex; winter dispersal ... See more keywords