Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Genetics"
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Apicomplexan diversity of selected southern African snakes and terrapins
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Southern Africa has the highest diversity of reptile fauna in Africa. Despite estimates that diversity of reptile associated haematozoans are higher compared to mammals and birds, there is a lack of research regarding ... -
Diversity of digenean trematodes of Clinus superciliosus (Linnaeus, 1758) from the coast of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)To date, 87 digenean species from 63 genera of 24 families have been described or reported from marine fishes in South Africa. However, when considering the range of available hosts along this biodiversity-rich coastline, ... -
Haemoprotozoans infecting near-shore catsharks (Elasmobranchii: Scyliorhinidae) off the Western Cape
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Little is known on blood parasites or haemoprotozoans (haemogregarines and trypanosomes) infecting elasmobranchs worldwide, and knowledge on these parasites in South African cartilaginous fishes is even more limited. Even ... -
The role of Tarebia granifera as an invasive in freshwater ecosystems of Southern Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Over the past few decades, the increase in import and trade frequency of exotic aquatic species for aquarium hobby sales have led to the introduction and establishment of several invasive snail species on a global scale. ...