Fibropapillomatosis on Sea Turtles, a Sentinel of Ecosystem Health?

Cutaneous fibropapillomatosis, first reported in green turtles (<i>Chelona mydas</i>) in 1930, is considered a global epizootic that affects up to 97% of sea turtles, with major consequences for threatened populations. Although this is a benign tumour that arises on the skin or internal...

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Main Authors: Andreia Garcês, Isabel Pires
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Environmental Sciences Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4931/24/1/1