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Effects of Trematode Parasites on Habitat Use and Disturbance Response of Freshwater Snails in the Genus Elimia 

Tomba, Abbie (2006-12-15)
Freshwater snails in the genus Elimia are abundant and important grazers in many southeastern USA streams; in addition, Elimia serves as intermediate hosts to many species of parasitic trematodes and is frequently subject ...

Evaluation of Hydrated Lime Treatment of Free-stall Bedding and Efficacy of Teat Sealant on Incidence of Dairy Cow Mastitis 

Chettri, Rekha (2006-05-15)
Dairy cow mastitis is the inflammation of the mammary gland caused by trauma, chemical irritations and by infection caused by microorganisms. Mastitis is estimated to cost the US dairy industry about $1.8 billion annually. ...

Investigations of Neural Ontogeny in the Larval Oyster Crassostrea virginica and the nudibranch Berghia verrucicornis: A Histological and Immunohistochemical Approach 

Ellis, Ivey (2010-06-07)
Bivalves are a diverse group of molluscs that inhabit both marine and freshwater habitats. These animals play a vital role in the success of entire aquatic ecosystems by filtering the water and providing structural complexity ...

Molecular Responses of Giardia lamblia to Gamma-Irradiation 

Lenaghan, Scott (2008-08-15)
Giardia lamblia (syn intestinalis, syn duodenalis) is an important human pathogen and the etiological agent of giardiasis, the most common gastrointestinal disease in the world. Since its discovery in 1681, Giardia has ...

Tritrichomonas foetus: Search for a Potential Reservoir Host in Wild and Captive Rodents 

McNeely, Isaac (2012-10-31)
Tritrichomonas foetus is a parasitic protist that has economic importance because it causes a venereal disease in cattle and a bowel disease in domestic cats. The source of infection for feline populations is unknown; one ...

Variation in populational size and composition within two summer colonies of endangered gray bats (Myotis grisescens) 

Redinger, Petra (2006-05-15)
For >30 years, the endangered gray bat (Myotis grisescens) has been a priority in conservation efforts in the southeastern United States. As part of these conservation efforts, the Alabama Department of Conservation and ...