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Survey of ophthalmic disorders among captive pinnipeds in Japan
Pinnipeds have evolved enlarged ocular bulbs to catch fish in the dark. However, their large protruding eyes are easily damaged, which increases the risk of blindness and death in these animals. In captivity, ophthalmic disorders, manifested as keratitis and cataracts, are common among pinnipeds. In...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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The Japanese Society of Veterinary Science
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8349813/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33994427 http://dx.doi.org/10.1292/jvms.20-0329 |