Publications by authors named "S Caracappa"
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- The research focused on analyzing the microflora found in loggerhead sea turtle nests along the Sicilian coast, particularly looking at the bacteria and fungi that may contribute to hatching failures.
- A total of 456 eggs and seven dead hatchlings were collected from six different nests, with tests revealing various species of bacteria and fungi present, some of which could be potential pathogens.
- This study marks the first comprehensive documentation of microflora in Mediterranean turtle nests, highlighting the need for further research to explore the impact of microbial contamination on hatching success for this endangered species.
Caretta caretta is the most common sea turtle species in the Mediterranean Sea. The species is threatened by anthropomorphic activity that causes thousands of deaths and hundreds of strandings along the Mediterranean coast. Stranded turtles are often cared for in rehabilitation centres until they recover or die.
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- * This study focused on the bacterial community of Ixodes ventalloi ticks from Sicily, using advanced sequencing techniques to analyze their microbiota.
- * Findings revealed that the microbiota includes significant bacteria like Anaplasma and Borrelia, which could influence how these ticks adapt and expand their range as disease vectors.
It has been estimated that 44,000 turtles die every year due to anthropomorphic activity in the Mediterranean Sea, and that longline fishing is one of the most significant causes of mortality. A total of 482 specimens of were rescued from different parts of the Sicilian coast (Mediterranean Sea) from 2014 to 2016. The most numerous stranding was recorded during the spring and summer seasons, mainly along the north and eastern coasts of Sicily.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBiting midges of the genus Culicoides are known vectors of arboviruses affecting human and animal health. However, little is known about Culicoides imicola microbiota and its influence on this insect's biology. In this study, the impact of biotic and abiotic factors on C.
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