Nematodiasis and larval migrans in kiwi (apteryx spp.)

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A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of science in zoology at massey university, palmerston north, ...
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Copyright is owned by the Author of the thesis. Permission is given for a copy to be downloaded by an individual for the purpose of research and private study only. The thesis may not be reproduced elsewhere without the permission of the Author. Nematodiasis and larval migrans in Kiwi (Apteryx spp.) A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Zoology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand Nicki van Zyl 2014©Manawatu Standard i Abstract The aim of this thesis is to investigate the inter-relationships between host and parasite specificity and aberrant larval migration, using the kiwi family (Apteryx spp) and their nematodes as the study system. Kiwi are endemic to New Zealand, and have been estimated to have declined by 90% since human settlement in New Zealand. The effect of disease, mainly parasitism on kiwi populations have been a minor issue compared to predation, however with intensive conservation management the e...
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