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Prevalence of antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii among Brazilian white-eared opossums (Didelphis albiventris)
(Elsevier B.V., 2011-06-30)
Considering that Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite of global importance which affects several animal species including humans, the current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of antibodies against T. gondii among 72 ...
Detection of a putative novel genotype of Ehrlichia sp. from opossums (Didelphis aurita) from BrazilDetecção de um suposto novo genótipo de Ehrlichia sp. em gambás (Didelphis aurita) do Brasil
(2019-01-01)
Erlichiosis affects humans and animals worldwide. Its distribution and prevalence depends on the presence of tick vectors and hosts in one geographic area. The aim of the present study was to investigate the occurrence of ...
Contribution to the Study of Aortic Mural Structure of Opossum (Didelphis albiventris)
(Sociedad Chilena de Anatomía, 2010)
Osteology and radiology of the vertebral column in the white-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris)
(2020-01-01)
The white-eared opossum present a higher roadkill number in Brazil, and the vertebral column is often affected when some type of trauma occurs. Thus, this study describes the osteology and radiology of the vertebral column ...
ANATOMICAL STUDY OF THE OPOSSUM (DIDELPHIS-ALBIVENTRIS) EXTRAOCULAR-MUSCLES
(Cambridge University Press, 1995-04-01)
The anatomy of the extraocular muscles was studied in 10 adult opossums (Didelphis albiventris) of both sexes. Eight extraocular muscles were identified: 4 rectus muscles, 2 oblique muscles, the levator palpebrae superioris ...
Anatomical study of the opossum (Didelphis albiventris) extraocular muscles
(1995-01-01)
The anatomy of the extraocular muscles was studied in 10 adult opossums (Didelphis albiventris) of both sexes. Eight extraocular muscles were identified: 4 rectus muscles, 2 oblique muscles, the levator palpebrae superioris ...
Sloths in the diet of a Harpy Eagle nestling in eastern Amazon
(2000-12-01)
-Prey remains of a nestling Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) over 15 months in eastern Amazon, Brazil included 11 two-toed sloths (Choloepus didactylus), 9 three-toed sloths (Bradypus variegatus), and 1 gray four-eyed opossum ...
Metabolic, ventilatory, and hygric physiology of the gracile mouse opossum (Gracilinanus agilis)
(2009-03-01)
We present the first complete study of basic laboratory-measured physiological variables (metabolism, thermoregulation, evaporative water loss, and ventilation) for a South American marsupial, the gracile mouse opossum ...
Anatomical study of the diaphragm of the opossum (Didelphis albiventris)
(Blackwell Verlag Gmbh, 2002-06-01)
The anatomical characteristics of the South American opossum diaphragm were described. Five male and seven female adult opossums, weighing between 700 and 1110 g, were used. Animals were killed by ether inhalation saturation. ...
Discrimination of millipedes by the opossum Didelphis albiventris (Marsupialia, Didelphidae)
(Assn Advan Zoology, 1998-12-01)
Millipedes are toxic preys for many vertebrates. Two individuals of the opossum species D. albiventris were videorecorded when feeding on the millipedes G. olivaceus and L. dentellus. Data were compared with feeding behavior ...