Parasitological and pathological findings in fin whales Balaenoptera physalus stranded along Italian coastlines.
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DOI: 10.3354/dao03327
Abstract: Mediterranean fin whales Balaenoptera physalus face many threats to their conservation, including both anthropogenic and natural issues. There are few records of the parasitic fauna of this species in this geographical area. To partially fill… read more here.
Keywords: whales balaenoptera; stranded along; balaenoptera physalus; fin whales ... See more keywords
Potential SARS-CoV-2 Susceptibility of Cetaceans Stranded along the Italian Coastline
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11101096
Abstract: Due to marine mammals’ demonstrated susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, based upon the homology level of their angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) viral receptor with the human one, alongside the global SARS-CoV-2 occurrence and fecal contamination of the… read more here.
Keywords: along italian; stranded along; cov susceptibility; cetaceans stranded ... See more keywords