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Avian toxicologic diagnosis Avian toxicologic diagnosis
This chapter describes the sources and pathophysiology of some potential poisons that affect birds and summarizes useful laboratory tests. The diagnosis of poisoning in birds, as in mammals, requires a complete and accurate history, careful observation of clinical signs, and a thorough necropsy evaluation. Appropriate sample handling and analysis, based on consultation with the...
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C.J. Sigurdson, J. C. Franson
Biodiversity data and information Biodiversity data and information
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C.P. Giri, S. Shrestha, T.W. Foresman, A. Singh
Biomonitoring and ecotoxicology: Fish as indicators of pollution-induced stress in aquatic systems Biomonitoring and ecotoxicology: Fish as indicators of pollution-induced stress in aquatic systems
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L. Cleveland, J.F. Fairchild, E. E. Little
Bird use of stock ponds along the Rio Grande northwest of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA Bird use of stock ponds along the Rio Grande northwest of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA
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M.C. Woodin, M.K. Skoruppa, G.C. Hickman
Breeding Common Terns in the Greater West Indies: status and conservation priorities Breeding Common Terns in the Greater West Indies: status and conservation priorities
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P. A. Buckley, F. G. Buckley
Calcite crystal growth rate inhibition by aquatic humic substances. Calcite crystal growth rate inhibition by aquatic humic substances.
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M.M. Reddy, A.R. Hoch
Camping impact management at Isle Royale National Park: an evaluation of visitor activity containment policies from the perspective of social conditions Camping impact management at Isle Royale National Park: an evaluation of visitor activity containment policies from the perspective of social conditions
A survey of backcountry and wilderness campsites at Isle Royale National Park reveals that the park?s policies for managing visitor impacts have been remarkably effective in limiting the areal extent of camping-related disturbance. However, the dense spatial arrangement of designated campsites within backcountry campgrounds has also contributed to problems with visitor crowding and...
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T. A. Farrell, J. L. Marion
Can individual-based models yield a better assessment of population viability? Can individual-based models yield a better assessment of population viability?
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Y.G. Matsinos, W.F. Wolff, D.L. DeAngelis