Size Matters: Zoo Data Analysis Shows that the White Blood Cell Ratio Differs between Large and Small Felids

The total number of white blood cells (WBCs) is related the immune system. In mammals, it is affected by the body mass, but it is unclear how the numbers of different WBC types correlate with this parameter. We analyzed the effect of body mass on WBC number and ratio in felids, where species are sim...

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Main Authors: Sergey V. Naidenko, Mikhail V. Alshinetskiy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/940