Migration and Histologic Effects of Visible Implant Elastomer (VIE) and Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags in the Marine Toad (<i>Rhinella marina</i>)

Migration and Histologic Effects of Visible Implant Elastomer (VIE) and Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags in the Marine Toad (<i>Rhinella marina</i>)

Passive integrated transponder (PIT) and visible implant elastomer (VIE) tags are commonly used to identify reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Despite reports of good retention rates and little to no negative effect on survival time, migration remains a concern and histologic changes have not been wide...

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Main Authors: Megan L. Cabot, Brigid V. Troan, Kimberly Ange-van Heugten, Rodney W. Schnellbacher, Dustin Smith, Frank Ridgley, Larry J. Minter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
marine toad
passive integrated transponder (PIT)
pathology
<i>Rhinella marina</i>
visible implant elastomer (VIE)
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/11/3255

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