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