Sentences with phrase «host animals such»

Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of unlucky host animals such as our canine companions.

«Remora front dorsal fins have evolved to enable them to adhere by suction to smooth surfaces and they spend their lives clinging to a host animal such as a whale, turtle, shark or ray.

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Here's how it works: Scientists identify the desired genes in a plant or animal and insert them into a host such as yeast.

This may be why host animals tolerate protozoans such as T. muris living in their intestines.

The acacia ants she studies, Crematogaster mimosae, use their fearsome bite to defend their host trees against large animals such as elephants and giraffes that eat the trees» leaves.

Others, such as Sarcocystis parasites, first live in an intermediate host, the prey animal of the wolf, and reach their final host, the wolf, only if the intermediate host has been consumed by the final host.

They are extremely simple, composed only of RNA enveloped in a fatty membrane, and they all must develop first in an animal host — often rodents or bats — and are spread by insects such as ticks or mosquitoes.

Previous research had shown that DNA from host animals, and from pathogens such as malaria, is preserved in the blood meals of flies.

Coyotes are overtaking the red fox, which feeds on small mammals such as mice, shrews and chipmunks, animals that, like deer, can play host to the Lyme - disease - carrying ticks

The red fox feeds on small mammals such as mice, shrews and chipmunks, animals that, like deer, can play host to the Lyme - disease - carrying ticks.

It is however likely that bats are the natural hosts for the virus, and that human infections are the result of contact with other animals such as camels acting as intermediate hosts.

The focus is on molecular microbiology and virology, and includes topics such as genomics, the gamut of plant and animal host - pathogen interactions, host immune responses, characterization and evolution of virulence determinants, cell cycle and differentiation, symbiosis in plant and animal associations, environmental microbiology, biodiversity and evolution, population dynamics, sex and mutagenesis, antibiotic resistance and production, drug and vaccine targets, as well as aspects of prion diseases and of fungal and protozoan biology.

Genome sequencing has helped scientists understand pets such as dogs and cats; agricultural animals like cows and pigs; crop plants such as rice, corn, barley; and a host of other living things.

Luxe Matchmaking also hosts charitable events for singles to raise money for nonprofits, such as local animal shelters.

During school breaks, Planet Tails hosts up to 30 children, ages seven to 13, who participate in activities such as baking dog treats, visiting an animal shelter and learning about various pet care topics from bite prevention to wellness.

Brian donates his time and has hosted numerous Animal League America events such as the Tour For Life 2017 Finale in Columbus Circle as well as the Annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon in 2016.

While heartworms can infect more than 30 species of animals, such as ferrets, domestic cats, foxes, and other wild animals in the dog family, canines are considered the definitive host for these devastating worms.

There are many types of lungworms identified, which in varying ways infect animals and migrate to the lungs and lower respiratory tract of their chosen host, causing a variety of respiratory problems such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

People should avoid eating raw or undercooked meat that comes from animals that are known to be potential intermediate hosts of the larval stage of these parasites, such as sheep, cattle and rabbits.

The definitive host is the dog, but it can also infect cats, wolves, coyotes, jackals, foxes, and other animals, such as ferrets, bears, sea lions and even, under very rare circumstances, humans.

HLS SALDF was proud to host leaders in the animal protection movement, such as Ingrid Newkirk, president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who spoke about history's progress toward recognizing groups as deserving of rights, and experts in the field of animal law such as Carter Dillard, ALDF director of litigation, who spoke on Animal Rights, Human Rights, and the Future of our Panimal protection movement, such as Ingrid Newkirk, president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who spoke about history's progress toward recognizing groups as deserving of rights, and experts in the field of animal law such as Carter Dillard, ALDF director of litigation, who spoke on Animal Rights, Human Rights, and the Future of our Panimal law such as Carter Dillard, ALDF director of litigation, who spoke on Animal Rights, Human Rights, and the Future of our PAnimal Rights, Human Rights, and the Future of our Planet.

It is ingested when cats eat another animals» feces or infected intermediate hosts such as rodents and rabbits.

Slumber party hosts who return animals are asked to fill out a survey, including such questions as if the pet is potty - trained and how the animal interacts with children.

Unlike some biological therapies such as vaccines, mAbs mimic the activity of the animal's own naturally produced antibodies without provoking an immune response from the host.

There are two basic types: Internal parasites (endoparasites) such as heartworms, hookworms and roundworms, live inside the body of a plant or animal and produce an infection within the host.

The «Let's save Friendicoes from shutting down» campaign was launched on BitGiving, an Indian crowdfunding platform, on August 24th, followed by a host of individual initiatives, such as collection drives organized by students, a clothing label named Vajor creating t - shirts to help save the non-profit and a photography exhibit featuring animals rescued by Friendicoes being held, with proceeds from the photos going to the shelter.

In addition, the eggs may be eaten by another animal («intermediate host») such as a small rodent (for example a mouse or rat), and a cat can be infected by preying on (eating) the infected intermediate host.

We also host adoption events at such places as PetSmart, conduct food drives for homeless pets, donate medical supplies and equipment, and many other things to assist shelter animals.

Another possible mode of infection includes ingesting an infected intermediate host; this will typically be a prey animal, such as a bird or mouse.

Clinics and seminars hosted on relevant topics, such as Babies and Dogs, Animal Behavior, and Dog Rescue Best Practices

Some of the services that they are offering are animal control and advertise for lost and found animals and offer adopting these animals to families who desire to take good care of them as well as hosting events such as community outreach as well as off - side adoptions.

Host pets in need: Invite rescue groups or the animal shelter to hold an adoption fair during special events at the schools, such as winter carnivals or summer festivals.

They offer their scientific knowledge on aspects such as the occurrence, diagnosis, host - specificity, virulence, risk of emergence and antimicrobial resistance of zoonotic pathogens emerged in companion animals.

For example, SuperZoo hosts SuperZoo University (SZU), an educational program for attendees that offers multiple seminars for retailers in areas such as staff development and management, marketing, sales, animal wellness and social media.

The FWCC itself acknowledges the following: cats are the most common carriers of rabies among domestic animals, and can transmit rabies to wildlife such as raccoons, skunks an foxes; feline leukemia virus, a leading cause of death due to infectious disease in cats, has been reported in a mountain lion, a close relative of the endangered Florida panther; domestic cats were identified as one possible reservoir host for feline panleukopenia, which has been discovered in the Florida panther.

El Yunque hosts a number of unique plant and animal species such as the endangered Puerto Rican parrot and the tiny coquis, an indigenous tree frog.

-- Added new multiplayer host trust players options for toggling players» abilities to mine and use items, place blocks, use doors and switches, use containers (such as chests), attack players, and attack animals.

Animal Keepers work for a variety of settings hosting animals, such as zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, veterinary clinics, and pet shops.