Hematological parameters of the Bolson tortoise Gopherus flavomarginatus in Mexico
We present findings of our preliminary study to determine biometry and blood chemistry values of healthy wild individuals of the critically endangered Bolson tortoises (Gopherus flavomarginatus) in Mexico. Given the absence of previously published data regarding hematology parameters for this speci...
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doaj-106bf2d6a7ac44559cf80513752f5d092020-11-25T02:44:00ZengFirenze University PressActa Herpetologica1827-96351827-96432019-12-0114210.13128/a_h-7750Hematological parameters of the Bolson tortoise Gopherus flavomarginatus in MexicoCristina García-De la Peña0Roger Iván Rodríguez-Vivas1Jorge A. Zegbe-Domínguez2Luis Manuel Valenzuela-Núñez3César A. Meza Herrera4Quetzaly Siller-Rodríguez5Verónica Ávila-Rodríguez6Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Gómez Palacio, Durango, MéxicoFacultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Yucatán, MéxicoInstituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Campo Experimental Calera, Zacatecas, MéxicoFacultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Gómez Palacio, Durango, MéxicoUniversidad Autónoma Chapingo-URUZA, Bermejillo, Durango, MéxicoFacultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Gómez Palacio, Durango, MéxicoFacultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Gómez Palacio, Durango, México We present findings of our preliminary study to determine biometry and blood chemistry values of healthy wild individuals of the critically endangered Bolson tortoises (Gopherus flavomarginatus) in Mexico. Given the absence of previously published data regarding hematology parameters for this species, these results represent an important base for additional research. Hematocrit determination, stains, and cell counts were performed, as well as 18 parameters of blood chemistry. Values of biometry and blood chemistry for G. flavomarginatus were similar to reference values those already reported for G. agassizii, G. polyphemus, and G. berlandieri. These similarities reflect the phylogenetic relationships among these species. However, slight differences may point to particular adaptations that each has developed to their own habitat, and so point to questions to be addressed with future research. https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/ah/article/view/7750lymphocyteCheloniadesertMapimí Biosphere Reserve |
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Cristina García-De la Peña Roger Iván Rodríguez-Vivas Jorge A. Zegbe-Domínguez Luis Manuel Valenzuela-Núñez César A. Meza Herrera Quetzaly Siller-Rodríguez Verónica Ávila-Rodríguez |
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Cristina García-De la Peña Roger Iván Rodríguez-Vivas Jorge A. Zegbe-Domínguez Luis Manuel Valenzuela-Núñez César A. Meza Herrera Quetzaly Siller-Rodríguez Verónica Ávila-Rodríguez Hematological parameters of the Bolson tortoise Gopherus flavomarginatus in Mexico Acta Herpetologica lymphocyte Chelonia desert Mapimí Biosphere Reserve |
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Cristina García-De la Peña Roger Iván Rodríguez-Vivas Jorge A. Zegbe-Domínguez Luis Manuel Valenzuela-Núñez César A. Meza Herrera Quetzaly Siller-Rodríguez Verónica Ávila-Rodríguez |
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Hematological parameters of the Bolson tortoise Gopherus flavomarginatus in Mexico |
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Hematological parameters of the Bolson tortoise Gopherus flavomarginatus in Mexico |
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Hematological parameters of the Bolson tortoise Gopherus flavomarginatus in Mexico |
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Hematological parameters of the Bolson tortoise Gopherus flavomarginatus in Mexico |
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Hematological parameters of the Bolson tortoise Gopherus flavomarginatus in Mexico |
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hematological parameters of the bolson tortoise gopherus flavomarginatus in mexico |
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Firenze University Press |
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Acta Herpetologica |
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1827-9635 1827-9643 |
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We present findings of our preliminary study to determine biometry and blood chemistry values of healthy wild individuals of the critically endangered Bolson tortoises (Gopherus flavomarginatus) in Mexico. Given the absence of previously published data regarding hematology parameters for this species, these results represent an important base for additional research. Hematocrit determination, stains, and cell counts were performed, as well as 18 parameters of blood chemistry. Values of biometry and blood chemistry for G. flavomarginatus were similar to reference values those already reported for G. agassizii, G. polyphemus, and G. berlandieri. These similarities reflect the phylogenetic relationships among these species. However, slight differences may point to particular adaptations that each has developed to their own habitat, and so point to questions to be addressed with future research.
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