Publications by authors named "Tamby N Ranaivoson"
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- This study examines the morphological variation of a species in Madagascar after its introduction around the 10th century, highlighting its adaptability and dietary flexibility.
- It analyzes cranio-dental data from 333 specimens in the Manantenina River valley, revealing significant differences in skull shape and size based on habitat type and age class.
- No sexual dimorphism was found in skull morphology, but males were larger than females, and individuals in non-forest habitats had notably larger skulls.
Human activities can increase or decrease risks of acquiring a zoonotic disease, notably by affecting the composition and abundance of hosts. This study investigated the links between land use and infectious disease risk in northeast Madagascar, where human subsistence activities and population growth are encroaching on native habitats and the associated biota. We collected new data on pathogenic Leptospira, which are bacteria maintained in small mammal reservoirs.
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