Open AccessSeasonal changes of faecal cortisol metabolite levels in Gracilinanus agilis (Didelphimorphia: Didelphidae) and its association to life histories variables and parasite loads
Author(s) -
Sandra Elizabeth Hernández,
A. L. S. STRONA,
Natália Oliveira Leiner,
Gerardo Suzán,
Marta C. Romano
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
conservation physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2051-1434
DOI - 10.1093/conphys/coy021
Subject(s) - biology , eimeria , reproduction , reproductive success , zoology , dry season , ecology , demography , population , sociology , microbiology and biotechnology
FCMs are a reliable indicator of adrenal activity in G. agilis . There is an association among stress response, reproductive status and weather. Environmental stress rises in the probability of Eimeria spp infection in G. agilis
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