@article {8546, title = {Prevalence and intensity of Otodectes cynotis in kittens from Thessaloniki area, Greece}, journal = {Veterinary ParasitologyVeterinary ParasitologyVeterinary Parasitology}, volume = {163}, number = {4}, year = {2009}, note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 491HBTimes Cited: 1Cited Reference Count: 13}, month = {Aug}, pages = {374-375}, type = {Article}, abstract = {From May 2007 to May 2008 we have examined by otoscopy a total number of 214 cats, aged between 0 and 6 months, brought in for their first veterinary examination to a private veterinary clinic. All cats were of urban origin. In all positive cats we per-formed a washing of the ear using warm paraffin oil in order to determine intensity of infection. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test. A total number of 30 cats were found to be infected with Otodectes cynotis (prevalence 14.02\%). Prevalence of infection was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in cats aged between 3 and 6 months (17.58\%) than in cats aged below 3 months (11.38). Intensity of infection ranged between 7 and 85 (mean intensity 35.60) mites per infected cat. The same age group of cats between 3 and 6 months had significantly (p < 0.05) higher mean intensity (47.19) compared to cats aged under 3 months (22.36). No statistical significance was found between males and females for neither prevalence nor intensity. Differences and similarities with other studies are discussed. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.}, keywords = {FERAL CATS, Greece, MITE, Otodectes, population, PREVALENCE}, isbn = {0304-4017}, author = {Lefkaditis, M. A. and Koukeri, S. E. and Mihalca, A. D.} } @article {7215, title = {A retrospective study of mortality and morbidity factors for Common Buzzards Buteo buteo and Long-legged Buzzards Buteo rufinus in Greece: 1996-2005}, journal = {Bird Conservation InternationalBird Conservation InternationalBird Conservation International}, volume = {19}, number = {1}, year = {2009}, note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 426EYTimes Cited: 0Cited Reference Count: 32}, month = {Mar}, pages = {15-21}, type = {Article}, keywords = {birds, COLLISIONS, OWL BUBO-BUBO, population, POWER-LINES, raptors, spain, wildlife}, isbn = {0959-2709}, author = {Kalpakis, S. and Mazaris, A. D. and Mamakis, Y. and Poulopoulos, Y.} } @article {2869, title = {Genetic structure of three marine fishes from the Gulf of Pagasitikos (Greece) based on allozymes, RAPD, and mtDNA RFLP markers}, journal = {BiologiaBiologiaBiologia}, volume = {64}, number = {5}, year = {2009}, note = {ISI Document Delivery No.: 496CUTimes Cited: 0Cited Reference Count: 34}, month = {Oct}, pages = {1005-1010}, type = {Article}, abstract = {In the present work we used three molecular techniques (allozymes, RAPDs and mtDNA RFLPs) in order to study the genetic structure of three commercial marine species (Mullus surmuletus, Mullus barbatus, and Pagellus erythrinus). Each species was sampled from three locations within the Gulf of Pagasitikos, Greece and from two neighbouring locations outside the Gulf (Trikeri and Alonissos). Values of genetic heterozygosity and nucleotide diversity for all populations studied were similar or above the mean values observed in marine fishes. None of the three types of molecular markers used revealed diagnostic patterns, which could allow the allocation of individuals to one of the populations. The analyses revealed that the three populations within Pagasitikos were homogenous representing thus a panmictic stock. However, there were evidences of genetic population subdivision between localities from inside and outside of the Pagasitikos Gulf. The results provide essential information for the design of a sustainable management plan of the Gulf of Pagasitikos and its demersal fish resources.}, keywords = {Allozymes, ENGRAULIS-ENCRASICOLUS, FRESH-WATER, gene flow, genetic variation, marine fishes, MEDITERRANEAN SEA, model, MOLECULAR-GENETICS, mtDNA-RFLP, MULLET MULLUS-BARBATUS, Pagasitikos Gulf, population, RAPD}, isbn = {0006-3088}, author = {Apostolidis, A. P. and Moutou, K. A. and Stamatis, C. and Mamuris, Z.} }