After tail loss in lizards no infections occur indicating the presence of an effective anti-
microbial barrier in the exposed tissues of the tail stump. Previous molecular studies on the …

In order to establish referential hematological parameters, blood samples were taken from
100 healthy specimens of the Argentine tegu lizard (Tupinambis merianae) by means of …

Introduction Bobtail lizards (Tiliqua rugosa) are native to Australia. The only previous study
on the hematology of this species documented just 6 animals. Objectives The aims of this …

Elucidating the factors regulating the spatial distribution of ecologically similar species is a
key pursuit (Dammhahn and Kappeler, 2008; Peres-Neto, 2006). Many biotic and abiotic …

Micromorphology and ultrastructure of capsule forming around acanthocephalan
Corynosoma strumosum in uncommon paratenic hosts—lizards Lacerta agilis and Lacerta …

Understanding factors that shape ranges of species is central in evolutionary biology.
Species distribution models have become important tools to test biogeographical, ecological …

Reptile white blood cell (WBC) morphological features are strikingly variable across species.
In the Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae), red tegu (Salvator rufescens) …

Hematologic data, morphology, and ultrastructure of peripheral blood cells of 5 juvenile olive
ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) were evaluated. The following blood cells were …

Background The Asian water monitor (Varanus salvator) is the most common monitor lizard
in Thailand. Reported data regarding hematology and morphology of blood cells for this …

Understanding stress ecology in snakes is important to anticipate individual and population-
level consequences of different types of stressors and plan for conservation efforts …