Gastrointestinal and ectoparasites from urban stray dogs in Fortaleza (Brazil): high infection risk for humans? (2010)
Journal Article
Klimpel, S., Heukelbach, J., Pothmann, D., & Rückert, S. (2010). Gastrointestinal and ectoparasites from urban stray dogs in Fortaleza (Brazil): high infection risk for humans?. Parasitology Research, 107(3), 713-719. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-010-1926-7

Dogs are important definite or reservoir hosts for zoonotic parasites. However, only few studies on the prevalence of intestinal parasites in urban areas in Brazil are available. We performed a comprehensive study on parasites of stray dogs in a Braz... Read More about Gastrointestinal and ectoparasites from urban stray dogs in Fortaleza (Brazil): high infection risk for humans?.

Decomposition of mangrove roots: Effects of location, nutrients, species identity and mix in a Kenyan forest (2010)
Journal Article
Huxham, M., Langat, J., Tamooh, F., Kennedy, H., Mencuccini, M., Skov, M. W., & Kairo, J. (2010). Decomposition of mangrove roots: Effects of location, nutrients, species identity and mix in a Kenyan forest. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 88(1), 135-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2010.03.021

Mangrove trees may allocate >50% of their biomass to roots. Dead roots often form peat, which can make mangroves significant carbon sinks and allow them to raise the soil surface and thus survive rising sea levels. Understanding mangrove root product... Read More about Decomposition of mangrove roots: Effects of location, nutrients, species identity and mix in a Kenyan forest.