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Benthic oxygen demand was measured by dark and light bottle technique at two beaches in the Swartkops estuary, near Port Elizabeth. Respiration of nematodes was measured by polarographic micro-rcspirometer technique. Secondary production was 82 g C/m2/y in sandy areas and 863 g C/m2/y in muddy areas rich in the prawn Callianassa kraussi. Meiofauna production was 1,72 g C/m2/y in sand and 0,24 g C/m2/y in mud. The meiofauna] contribution to secondary production was 2,1% and 0,03% for these two areas respectively. The largest proportion of secondary production was due to micro-organisms: 92% in sand and 73,5% in mud. Macrofauna accounted for 5,75% and 24,4%. It is concluded that meiofauna in these exposed sand and mud flat areas is not quantitatively important, but the qualitative importance may be considerable.  相似文献   

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The macrofauna and meiofauna have been investigated quantitatively on four exposed sandy beaches of medium quartz sands. Of the 12 macrofauna species recorded, two bivalves (Donax spp.) and one gastropod (BuUia rhodostoma) made up the bulk of the numbers and biomass values on all beaches. Macrofauna biomass values were 0,01 - 316,46 g/m2 on an ash-free, dry mass basis. Diversity index values for the macrofauna were low and on all beaches decreased from LW to HW irrespective of the distribution of densities. Similarity analysis indicated three fauna assemblages, which were less related to tidal heights than to quantities of available food. High meiofauna numbers were recorded (152 - 7056/10 cm2) and these were made up mainly of crustaceans (48%) and nematodes (44%). Meiofauna ash-free dry biomass values were 0,08-3,36 g/m2. On all beaches the meiofauna tended to be concentrated at those tide levels where a moderate, but not extreme, degree of desiccation of the sand occurred. Biomass values of macrofauna and meiofauna were extrapolated to 1 m transects of beach giving macrofauna values of 17,5-16553,3 g/transect and meiofauna values of 13,8-76,0 g/transect. Production estimates based on these biomass values indicated that the meiofauna dominated two beaches and the macrofauna two beaches. Two general conclusions are discussed, namely that the meiofauna and macrofauna on these beaches are quite distinct faunal components in all respects, and that the meiofauna, although not part of the macrofauna food chain, are nevertheless of great quantitative importance in the flow of energy.  相似文献   

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The invertebrate benthos of South Lake, St Lucia was monitored monthly from August 1981 to July 1982 following a period of stable salinities of approximately 35°/oo. The overall mean biomass for the year (dry mass) was 2,63 g m-2 with mean values for muddy and sandy substrata of 4,19 g m-2 and 1,07 g m-2 respectively. The major contributors to standing stock were the bivalve Solen cytin-draceus and the polychaete Marphysa macintoshi. A total of 37 taxa were recorded compared with 23 in a previous survey in 1972-73. Present results are compared with those of 1972-73 and the differences discussed. The main changes were a decline in Assiminea, Nassarius and Prionospio and an increase in abundance of long-lived bivalves together with larger polychaetes. Species diversity at the sampling sites is analysed and discussed in terms of equitability of distribution.  相似文献   

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The intertidal distribution and abundance of sand and mud-flat meiofauna at the mouth and the middle reaches of Mngazana estuary were monitored over a period of 15 months from April 1977 to July 1978 and the data compared with those from other South African estuaries. The meiofauna exhibited an early winter maximum with numbers ranging ranging from 2,74 x 106 to 7,27 x 106m-2 in sand and from 2,59 x 105 to 4,15 x 105m-2 in mud, both to a depth of 20 cm. The fluctuations correlated with variations in Eh and temperature. Annual production in the upper 20 cm is estimated at 8,0 gCm-2h-1 and 0,6 gCm-2y-1 in sand and mud respectively.  相似文献   

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Pharmacokinetic parameters of parathion were studied in pigs after intravenous (i.v,) and dermal administration of unlabelled and ‘“C-parathion. Plasma concentration-time data were subjected to non-compartmental analysis. Intravenous injection studies showed a mean residence time (MRT) of 2.15 h, a body clearance (ClB) of 4.4 l/kg/h and a volume of distribution (Vss) of 9.8 l/kg. Dermal application led to a mean absorption time (MAT) of 78 h. and a bioavailability of 9.9%. Plasma levels of 14C-parathion (parathion + metabolites) were much higher and more persistent than those of parathion itself. After i.v. administration, recovery of 14C-parathion from urine plus faeces was almost 100% within 3 d, while it was less than 20% after dermal application. Ten days after dermal application high I4C concentrations remained in the back skin, i.e. the application area. In skin samples from areas where contamination from the application area could not have occurred, the 14C-parathion concentration was as low as 2 μg/g. It is concluded that in view of the low dermal bioavailability for organophosphorus insecticides it is unlikely that pour-on preparations containing these insecticides reach the ectoparasites through absorption and systemic distribution, but rather that this happens after spreading on the surface of the skin.  相似文献   

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An additive solution for the storage of red blood cells was evaluated for use in dogs. Blood collected from 6 dogs was processed into packed red blood cells and stored for 35 days in the additive solution Nutricel (Miles, Inc, Pharmaceutical Division, West Haven, CT). Packed red blood cells stored in citrate-phosphate-dextrose-adenine (CPDA-1; Fenwal Laboratories, Baxter Health Care Corp, Deerfield, IL) also were evaluated for comparison. Red blood cell 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) concentration, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) concentration, percentage hemolysis, and pH were determined. The red blood cell post-transfusion viability (PTV) after 35 days of storage was assessed with both single-labeled chromium 51 (51Cr) and double-labeled technetium 99m/chromium 51 (99mTc/51Cr) techniques. Mean ATP concentration and percentage hemolysis of the cells stored in Nutricel were 1.1 μmol/g hemoglobin (Hb) and 0.28% respectively and did not differ significantly (P < .05) from the values of 1.0 μmol/g Hb and 0.33% from the CPDA-1-stored red blood cells. The mean pH of red blood cells stored in Nutricel was 6.19, which was significantly lower than the pH of 6.47 for cells stored in CPDA-1. The mean 2,3-DPG concentration of red blood cells stored in Nutricel was significantly higher at 10.1 μmol/g Hb than the 2,3-DPG concentration of 3.4μmol/g Hb for cells stored in CPDA-1. The mean PTV of canine red blood cells stored in Nutricel for 35 days was 85% with 51Cr and 90% with 99mTc/51Cr. This was significantly higher than the mean PTVs of 38% and 36% for the CPDA-1 stored cells as assessed with 51Cr and 99mTc/51Cr techniques, respectively. It was concluded that 35-day-old canine red blood cells stored in Nutricel are of acceptable quality for transfusion purposes.  相似文献   

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Objective To perform electroretinography on normal anesthetized western gray kangaroos (Macropus fuliginosus). Animals studied Six captive western gray kangaroos. Procedures The kangaroos were anesthetized using a combination of ketamine and medetomidine via a remote drug delivery system, then were maintained on isoflurane after endotracheal intubation and reversal of the medetomidine with atipamazole. After a minimum of 20 min of dark adaptation, electroretinograms were obtained using a handheld electroretinography (ERG) machine using a single flash protocol at three light intensities: 10 mcd.s/m2, 3000 mcd.s/m2, 10 000 mcd.s/m2. Results At 10 mcd.s/m2 the mean b‐wave amplitude and implicit time was 102.0 μV (SD ± 41.3 and 95% CI 68.9–135.1) and 78.4 ms (SD ± 8.3 and 95% CI 71.8–85.0). At 3000 mcd.s/m2 the mean a‐wave amplitude and implicit time was 69.9 μV (SD ± 20.5 and 95% CI 53.5–86.3) and 17.6 ms (SD ± 1.5 and 95% CI 16.4–18.8) and the mean b‐wave amplitude and implicit time was 175.4 μV (SD ± 35.9 and 95% CI 146.7–204.1) and 74.1 ms (SD ± 3.5 and 95% CI 71.2–76.9). At 10 000 mcd.s/m2 the mean a‐wave amplitude and implicit time was 89.1 μV (SD ± 27.1 and 95% CI 67.5–110.8) and 16.8 ms (SD ± 1.0 and 95% CI 16.0–17.0) and the mean b‐wave amplitude and implicit time was 203.7 μV (SD ± 41.4 and 95% CI 170.6–236.8) and 75.4 ms (SD ± 3.3 and 95% CI 72.8–78.1). Conclusion Electroretinography outside of the typical clinical setting is feasible using a portable ERG system and allows for quick analysis of retinal function in exotic species.  相似文献   

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The purpose of this study was to define ganglion cell density, size and topography in the retina of the mallard duck. After killing adult mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos var. domesticus), their eyes were removed using pentobarbital (30 mg/kg). The retinas were isolated, whole mount specimens were prepared by staining with 0.1% cresyl violet and then fixing the tissues for study. The retinal ganglion cells were counted, mapped and measured. The mean total number of ganglion cells was estimated at approximately 1.7 × 106 and the retinal area centralis had the highest ganglion cell density with 15 820 cells/mm2. The number of ganglion cell bodies was highest in the temporal area, followed by the nasal, dorsal and ventral areas. Ganglion cell size ranged from 56 to 406 μm2. A population of small ganglion cells persisted into the central area just above the optic disc and the largest soma area was in the ventral zone of the retina. This localization of ganglion cells suggests that the quality of vision is not equal in all the areas of the duck retina and the central part may have the highest vision quality as a function of the retinal ganglion cells.  相似文献   

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Two beaches in Algoa Bay, South Africa, have been found to support a relatively rich and varied meio-fauna. Highest numbers were recorded at HW on the sheltered beach (2 250/10 cm1) and the lowest numbers at LW on the same beach (60/10 cm1). On the exposed beach numbers were more uniform but were highest between MW and LW. Distribution of the meiofauna on the sheltered beach was limited mainly by the amounts of available oxygen in the interstitial water while on the exposed beach amounts of available food, and to a lesser extent oxygen, were limiting. The meiofauna of the sheltered beach was dominated by nematodes and that of the exposed beach by Crustacea (harpacticoid cope-pods and mystacocarids). Meiofauna biomass values were highest in winter and lowest in summer. Macrofauna was richer on the exposed beach, mainly due to the sand mussel, Donax serra. Production estimates based on standing crop indicated that the meiofauna may account for 55 percent and 28 per cent of the total secondary production on the sheltered and exposed beaches respectively.  相似文献   

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The target of the present study was to investigate the plasma disposition kinetics of levofloxacin in stallions (n = 6) following a single intravenous (i.v.) bolus or intramuscular (i.m.) injection at a dose rate of 4 mg/kg bwt, using a two‐phase crossover design with 15 days as an interval period. Plasma samples were collected at appropriate times during a 48‐h administration interval, and were analyzed using a microbiological assay method. The plasma levofloxacin disposition was best fitted to a two‐compartment open model after i.v. dosing. The half‐lives of distribution and elimination were 0.21 ± 0.13 and 2.58 ± 0.51 h, respectively. The volume of distribution at steady‐state was 0.81 ± 0.26 L/kg, the total body clearance (Cltot) was 0.21 ± 0.18 L/h/kg, and the areas under the concentration–time curves (AUCs) were 18.79 ± 4.57 μg.h/mL. Following i.m. administration, the mean t1/2el and AUC values were 2.94 ± 0.78 h and 17.21 ± 4.36 μg.h/mL. The bioavailability was high (91.76% ± 12.68%), with a peak plasma mean concentration (Cmax) of 2.85 ± 0.89 μg/mL attained at 1.56 ± 0.71 h (Tmax). The in vitro protein binding percentage was 27.84%. Calculation of efficacy predictors showed that levofloxacin might have a good therapeutic profile against Gram‐negative and Gram‐positive bacteria, with an MIC ≤ 0.1 μg/mL.  相似文献   

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Contents: The quantitative morphology of the seminiferous epithelium was studied in 10 testes of 16- to 17-monthsold fallow bucks (Dama dama). Seminiferous tubules constitute 77.2% of the testicular parenchyma and amount to a total length of 400–750 m per testis. According to varying cell associations 6 different stages can be observed during the spermatogenic cycle. The average tubular diameter varies between 215 μm (stage 1) and 230 μm (stage 8), the epithelial height between 67.6 μm in stage 3 and 71.9 μm in stage 8 when spermiation occurs. From primary spermatocytes during the prophase of the first meiotic division preleptotenes have smallest nuclear (203.7 μm3) and cellular (469.1 μm3) volumes, whereas late diplotenes show a nuclear volume of 846.7μm3 and a cellular volume of 3440.5 μm3, that is an increase of more than 4 times for the nucleus and more than 7 times for the cell body. Numerical analysis reveals 4 spermatogonial divisions and a considerable loss of spermatogenic cells during the second meiotic division and subsequent spermiogenesis. Sertoli cells constitute between 31.4% (stage 4) and 38.3% (stage 1) of the tubular epithelium. The calculated cell volume of an individual Sertoli cell increases during every cycle from 6515.3 μm3 instage 3 to 8350.0 μm3 in stage 8; that is a volume change of 22%. The Sertoli cell organelle with most prominent cyclical variations is the endoplasmic reticulum. A lipid cycle is absent in the seminiferous epithelium of the fallow deer. Inhalt: Quantitative Studien am Keimepithel des männlichen Damwilds (Dama dama). Das Keimepithel im Hoden von fünf 16 bis 17 Monate alten Damwildjährlingen (Dama dama) wurde mit morphometrischen Methoden untersucht. Tubuli seminiferi machen 77,2% des Hodenparenchyms aus; die Gesamttubuluslange pro Hoden betragt zwischen 400 und 750 m. Sechs Spermatogenesestadien können beim Damhirsch identifiziert werden, wobei für diese Einteilung wechselnde Zellassoziationen im Keimepithel zugrunde gelegt wurden. Der Durchmesser der Tubuli seminiferi wechselt zwischen 215 μm (Phase 1)und 230 μm (Phase 8). Die Tubulusepithelhöhe schwankt ebergfalls zwischen 67,6 μm in Phase 3 und 71,9 μm in Phase 8 (Spermiation). Präleptotäne habendie kleinsten Kern- und Zellvolumina (203,7 μm3 bzw. 469,1 μm3) von allen Spermatozyten I. Ordnung, Diplotäne aus Phase 4 die größten Werte (846,7 μm3 bzw. 3440,5 μm3), das ist ein Zuwachs um das Vierfache bei mKern und um das Siebenfache beim Zeilleib. Eine numerische Anaiyse derZellzahlen in Tubulusquerschnitten aus den verschiedenen Phasen der Spermatogenese erlaubt die Schlußfolgerung, daß es 4 Spermatogonienteilungen bei dieser Spezies gibt, und daß eine beträchtliche Anzahl aller rechnerisch möglichen Keimzellen während der Spermatokenese verloren geht, vor allem während der zweiten Reifeteilung und der Spermiogenese. Sertolizellen machen zwischen 31,4 (Phase 4) und 38,3% (Phase 1) des Keimepithels aus. Eine Sertolizelle aus Phase 3 besitzt ein rechnerisches Zellvolumen von 6515,3 μm3, eine Zelle aus Phase 8 ein Zellvolumen von 8350,0 μm3. Somit verringert und vergrößert sich das Volumen der einzelnen Sertolizelle um ca. 22% in jedem Keimepithelzyklus. Das endoplasmatische Retikulum der Sertolizelle ist das Organell mit den auffälligsten zyklischen Veränderungen. Der Lipidgehalt des Keimepithels ist minimal; ein Lipidzyklus im Keimepithel, wie für andere Spezies beschrieben, existiert beim Damwild nicht.  相似文献   

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In this study, retinal whole‐mount specimens were prepared and stained with 0.1% cresyl violet for the ganglion cell study in the native duck (Anas platyrhynchos). The total number, distribution and size of these cells were determined in different retinal regions. The mean total number of ganglion cells was 1 598 501. The retinal area centralis had the highest ganglion cell density with 11 200 cells/mm2. Number of ganglion cell bodies was the highest in temporal area, followed by dorsal, nasal and ventral areas. Ganglion cell size ranged from 5.25 to 80 μm2. In the temporal and nasal region, most of the cells were ranged from 15 to 25 μm2, and in the dorsal and ventral region, most of the cells were ranged from 12 to 25 μm2. There was a marked trend for the retinal ganglion cell size to increase as the population density decrease towards the periphery. A population of small ganglion cells persisted into the central area just above the optic disc and the largest soma area was in the ventral zone of the retina. Thus, the specialisation of ganglion cell densities and their sizes support the notion that the conduction of visual information towards the brain from all regions of the retina is not uniform, and the central area is the fine quality area for vision in native duck.  相似文献   

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The energy values and ash contents of 15 species of macrolauna found on three exposed sandy beaches on the west coast of South Africa were examined over an 18-monlh period. The values obtained ranged from a mean of 26,65 kJ.g?1 ash-free dry weight (AFDW) in the haustoriid amphipod Urothoe grimaldii to 19,83 kJ.g?1 for the bivalve Donax serra and the values obtained are applied to biomass data for the three beaches. A pattern of decreasing energy content with increasing mean body weight was observed. No patterns of seasonal or regional variation were detected in either energy values or ash contents. Ash contents depended on taxonomic group (owing to morphological effects) and the mean size of the species; in the case of the Crustacea increasing with size within a given taxonomic grouping. The mean energy value for the 15 species was 23,81 kJ.g?1, higher than the 23,09 kJ.g?1 conversion factor obtained by Brey, Rumohr & Ankar (1988) for aquatic macrobenthic invertebrates in general, and in accordance with the suggestion by Slobodkin & Richman (1961) that energy contents are affected by the extent of storage for adverse conditions.  相似文献   

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《African Zoology》2013,48(1):109-113
Tadarida aegyptiaca (mean body mass 13.5 g) is a fast flying insectivorous bat that hunts in open areas for extended periods, covering extensive distances during its foraging bouts. Whole blood samples taken from the wing arteries were analysed for 2,3-diphosphoglyceric acid, oxygen affinity and pH. The mean oxygen affinity of T. aegyptiaca blood with a P50-value 38.3 mm Hg (5.1 kPa) is lower than that of similar-sized bats but not as low as the P50-values of 48.5 mm Hg (6.4 kPa) in two mice species. This indicates that oxygen affinity of the blood in T. aegyptiaca and other bats is designed to facilitate both effective binding of oxygen with haemoglobin at the alveolar/blood capillary interface and oxygen offloading in the tissues. Haematocrits (54–60 %) and levels of 2,3 DPG (2.36–3.30 mM l–1) were higher, and blood pH (7.106–7.229) lower, than those reported for terrestrial species of a similar size, but within the range of values reported for other bats. We conclude that adequate delivery of oxygen to tissues with high metabolic demands during flight is facilitated primarily by an elevated haematocrit and a reduced blood pH in response to elevated levels of metabolic by-products such as 2,3-DPG (from the citrate acid cycle) and CO2 (leading to increased concentrations of H+ ions).  相似文献   

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Abstract

The effect of 0.2% emamectin benzoate (SLICE; Intervet/ Schering-Plough Animal Health, Roseland, New Jersey) administered in top-dressed, pelleted commercial fish feed was evaluated for control of freshwater Argulus sp. in goldfish Carassius auratus and koi carp, a variant of common carp Cyprinus carpio, in freshwater aquaria at 24–25°C. Sixteen individually housed goldfish were each exposed to 37 Argulus. The number of fish lice attached to each fish at the start of the experiment was not determined; however, the total number of motile fish lice in each aquarium (on fish and in the water) was determined at the start and end of each experiment. Eight goldfish were fed the control diet (0 μg · kg fish biomass?1 · d?1) and eight were fed the medicated diet (50 μg · kg fish biomass?1 · d?1) for seven consecutive days. After treatment, fish louse infestation in controls was 20.5 ± 1.5 (mean ± SE) lice per fish. No Argulus were found on fish in the treated group. In a separate experiment, 10 individually housed koi were each exposed to 128 Argulus. Five koi were fed the control diet and five were fed a low-dose medicated diet (5 μg · kg fish biomass?1 · d?1) for 7 d. After treatment, fish louse infestation among the controls was 14.6 ± 3.8 lice per koi. No Argulus were found on koi in the treated group. Hence, a 7-d regimen of oral emamectin benzoate controlled experimental infestation of Argulus when administered to goldfish at 50 μg · kg fish biomass?1 · d?1 and to koi at 5 μg · kg fish biomass?1 · d?1.

Received March 24, 2010; accepted January 17, 2011  相似文献   

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Observations of cardiovascular and respiratory parameters were made on six dogs anaesthetized on two separate occasions for 120 minutes with a propofol infusion, once without premedication and once following premedication with 10 μg kg-1 of intramuscular medetomidine. During anaesthesia the heart rate and cardiac index tended to be lower following medetomidine premedication, while the mean arterial pressure was significantly greater (p<0.05). Although the differences were not statistically significant, the systemic vascular resistance, pulmonary vascular resistance and stroke volume index were also greater in dogs given medetomidine. The mean arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide tensions were similar under both regimens, but in 2 dogs supplementary oxygen had to be administered during anaesthesia to alleviate severe hypoxaemia on both occasions they were anaesthetized. Minute and tidal volumes of respiration tended to be greater in dogs not given medetomidine but medetomidine premedication appeared to have no effect on venous admixture. Dogs given medetomidine received intramuscular atipamezole at the end of the 120 min. propofol infusion; the mean time from induction of anaesthesia to walking without ataxia was 174. min in the unpremedicated dogs and 160 min. in the dogs given atipamezole. The mean blood propofol concentration at which the dogs walked without ataxia was higher in the unpremedicated animals (2.12 ± 0.077 μg. ml-1 compared with 1.27 ± 0.518 μg. ml-1 in the premedicated dogs). The oxygen delivery to the tissues was lower after medetomidine premedication (p = 0.03) and the oxygen consumption was generally lower after medetomidine premedication but the difference did not achieve statistical significance. No correlation could be demonstrated between blood propofol concentration and cardiac index, systemic or pulmonary vascular resistance indices, systolic, diastolic or mean arterial blood pressures.  相似文献   

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Background: Most reports of canine basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) focus on morphologic appearance rather than biologic behavior. Rare recurrences and no metastases have been reported in dogs. Quantitative nuclear morphometry may be useful in predicting tumor recurrence. Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare quantitative nuclear parameters of canine BCCs that did not recur within 60 weeks of excision with those that recurred. Methods: Cytologic specimens obtained from spontaneous BCCs from 11 dogs were analyzed by computerized nuclear morphometry. The dogs were monitored by their owners over a period of 60 weeks to detect local recurrence of the tumor; recurrent tumors were confirmed histologically. For each initial tumor specimen, nuclei of at least 100 neoplastic cells were measured by 2 independent observers, and mean nuclear area (MNA), mean nuclear perimeter (MNP), and mean nuclear diameter (MND) were calculated. Results: Six nonrecurrent and 5 recurrent tumors were analyzed. Neoplastic cells from BCCs that subsequently recurred had higher MNA (102.41 ± 4.57 μm2), MNP (36.27 ± 0.61 μm), and MND (11.21 ± 0.27 μm) than cells from nonrecurrent BCCs (MNA 87.66 ± 4.79 μm2, MNP 33.51 ± 0.78 μm, MND 10.36 ± 0.29 μm) (P<.001; Mann–Whitney U‐test). Conclusion: Based on these preliminary results, nuclear morphometry may be a useful tool to predict local recurrence of BCCs in dogs.  相似文献   

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A two-year study was conducted with an overall objective of characterising the structure and function of an arid rangeland in Kenya. A plot measuring 100 × 100m was used for this study. Data on rainfall and temperature were recorded at the plot site whereas data on evaporation rates and relative humidity were obtained from the meteorological office near the study site.

Herbaceous aboveground material was sampled at monthly intervals using a rectangular 0.25m2 quadrat frame. Clipped material was separated by species and classified dead or live by physical examination. A 5cm diameter metal soil corer was used to sample belowground plant material, at monthly intervals. The sampled material was washed with running water over 2mm sieves and classified dead or live using the vital staining technique. All weights and calculations were based on organic weight.

Total aboveground standing crop ranged from 84.6g m?2 to 295.4g m?2, with a mean of 162.3 ± 60.6g m?2. Mean monthly aboveground standing crop for 1992 and 1993 was 142.8 ± 53.8 and 178.5 ± 63.3g m?2 respectively. The two values were significantly different (p<0.10). Aboveground biomass yield ranged from 17.7g m?2 to 242.7g m?2, with a mean of 104.3 ± 58g m?2 and a coefficient of variation of 58%. Mean aboveground standing crop was 59 ± 24g m?2 Monthly values ranged from 28.8g m?2 to 120g m?2, with a 38% coefficient of variation.

The range for total belowground standing crop was from 83.3g m?2 to 232.7g m?2, and a mean of 155.2 ± 46g m?2. The values had a coefficient of variation of 30%. Mean total monthly belowground plant material yield for 1992 and 1993 was 137.6 ± 41g m?2 and 169.9 ± 46g m?2 The coefficients of variation were 59% and 28% respectively. The mean monthly belowground biomass yield was 51.6 ± 33g m?2 with a coefficient of variation of 64%. Mean monthly yield for belowground dead material was 103.7 ± 32g m?2, with a coefficient of variation of 31%. There was no significant difference (p>0.01) in the mean belowground dead material yield between 1992 and 1993.

In 1992, annual NPP was 439.2g m?2, giving a net primary productivity of 1.22g m?2day?l. Monthly NPP ranged from 17.2g m?2 to 90.1g m?2 In 1993, annual NPP was 944.5g m?2, equivalent to a net primary productivity of 2.62g m?2 day?1. Monthly NPP was between 27.4g m?2 and 548.6g m?2. Over the 1992–1993 period, NPP was 1 383.7g m?2, equivalent to a productivity of 1.92g m?2day?1. Trends in monthly NPP closely followed the trend in rainfall. On the whole, herbaceous vegetation production and productivity were episodic in nature and closely linked to rainfall. The high primary productivity puts arid and semi-arid rangelands under sharp focus as CO2 sinks, whose role in the amelioration of greenhouse effect could be more important than is currently appreciated.  相似文献   

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This study characterised muscle fibres in trunk, forelimb and hindlimb muscles of three bat species: little Japanese horseshoe (Rhinolophus cornutus), greater horseshoe (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) and Egyptian fruit (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Twenty-seven muscles from trunk, forelimb and hindlimb were dissected, weighed and analysed by immunohistochemistry and sodium didecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and determined their cross-sectional areas (CSA). Results showed that Type IIa and Type IIa/x made the highest proportion of total muscle mass. Moderate proportion was formed by Type IIb. Type I and IIx appeared at very low levels in all bats. Type IIb was the only fibre type detected in patagial muscles in wing membrane of greater horseshoe while other fibre types were not observed. Type I muscle fibres were very few and appeared infrequently in fifteen muscles of Egyptian fruit and in only one muscle in each, greater horseshoe and little Japanese horseshoe. Type IIx was also detected in three muscles in greater horseshoe and only one muscle in Egyptian fruit but none in little Japanese horseshoe. The highest average CSA μm2 was detected in Type IIb and values were 734.2μm2 for LHB; 1537.9μm2 for GHB and 1,720.9μm2 for EFB. Lowest and undetermined values were observed for Type I and IIx. These data demonstrate that Type IIa, IIa/x and IIb form significant proportion of adult bat muscle mass and Type IIb is the largest fibre type. The distribution pattern is suggestive of specialised functions of the fibres in relation to orientation and speed of bats during flight.  相似文献   

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作为内蒙古重要的草地资源,克氏针茅草原在我国畜牧业生产中占有重要的地位。土壤呼吸是大气与陆地生态系统碳循环的主要通量,是土壤碳输出的主要途径。试验区设置在内蒙古锡林浩特市东部毛登牧场内以克氏针茅建群的典型草原;在2011-2013年采用开顶式生长室(OTC)对试验样地进行模拟增温增雨处理,在生长季(5-9月份)使用开路式土壤碳通量测量系统(LI-8100, LI-COR,NE) 对试验样地土壤呼吸强度进行测定;同时监测试验样地气温、土壤温湿度等环境因子,采集土壤样品并室内分析土壤养分特征和微生物生物量,并对土壤呼吸与环境因子间进行相关性分析。克氏针茅草原土壤呼吸受空气温度和土壤含水量影响显著(P<0.05),分别呈现出二项函数和线性相关关系;不同处理下土壤呼吸在相同时间存在显著差异(P<0.05),2012年增温增雨与增温处理下土壤呼吸速率分别为2.60和1.96 μmol/(m2·s), 2013年增温增雨与增温处理下土壤呼吸速率分别为3.38和2.09 μmol/(m2·s);增温增雨处理下,克氏针茅草原空气温度的升高和土壤含水量的降低均对土壤呼吸产生了抑制。土壤呼吸温度敏感度(Q10)在2011-2012年中增温增雨处理明显高于对照处理和控温处理;2011-2013年控温处理都低于对照处理。本研究表明,土壤呼吸主要受水热条件影响,并且空气温度升高和土壤含水量的降低均对土壤呼吸有抑制作用,增温增雨处理下土壤呼吸速率要高于增温处理;土壤呼吸温度敏感系数与土壤温度、土壤含水量、土壤有机碳、全氮和微生物等环境因子之间的关系较为复杂,还有待深入研究。  相似文献   

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