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A method of shipping live larvae of Simulium vittatum long distances (Diptera: Simuliidae)
During studies on the biology and ecology of black flies (Simuliidae) at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Seney, Michigan, and at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, Maryland, larvae of 3 species of black fly (Simulium vittatum Zetterstedt, S. aureum Fries, and S. decorum Walker) were collected and transported for distances of up to 50 miles in nonagitated jars of water. In each case
Authors
I.B. Tarshis
The occurrence of Trichomonas gallinae in white-winged doves in Arizona
No abstract available.
Authors
E.W. Toepfer, L. N. Locke, L. H. Blankenship
A protective suit for aquatic research
A waterproof anti-exposure suit for protection from adverse weather, as well as water and insect bites, is described.
Authors
I.B. Tarshis
Maryland nest summary for 1965 and 10-year recapitulation
No abstract available.
Authors
W.T. Van Velzen
Trichinosis in Maryland raccoons
During recent studies of experimental Chagas’ disease, trichinosis was found in 2 out of a total of 44 Maryland raccoons (Procyon lotor) examined histologically following necropsy. All raccoons were trapped near the towns of Beltsville or Laurel. The raccoons found to have trichinosis were trapped in the area of the Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville. Cysts containing larvae of Trichinella s
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D.J. Winslow, D.L. Price, R.C. Neafie, C. M. Herman
Electron microscope study of Sarcocystis sp
Sarcocystis sp. obtained from wild populations of grackles, Quiscalus quiscula (Linn.), were examined to clarify the effect of the parasite on the host. Electron micrographs are presented to show areas of muscle destruction adjacent to the parasite which appear to be mechanically produced by the parasite. The microtubules within the villus-like projections of the cyst suggest that their possible f
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V.H. Zeve, D.L. Price, C. M. Herman
The life of an eagle. [Book review] The Last Eagle, by D. Mannix
No abstract available.
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F. C. Schmid
1965 experimental September hunting season on teal
No abstract available.
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R.K. Martinson, M.E. Rasasco, E.M. Martin, M.G. Smart, S.M. Carney, C.F. Kaczynski, A. D. Geis