SOME FINE STRUCTURAL FEATURES OF EPIDIDYMAL CELLS IN AN EDENTATE, DASYPUS NOVEMCINCTUS MEXICANUS

Naturally acquired rabies in an armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) in Texas.

The first case of rabies in an armadillo is reported. The rabies fluorescent-antibody test and mouse inoculation procedure were used to substantiate the presence of the virus. The Centers for Disease Control authenticated our findings and was able to determine the source of infection by monoclonal antibody typing.

Records of Nine-Banded Armadillos, Dasypus novemcinctus, in Illinois

The nine-banded armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus, has been expanding its range in the United State since the mid-1800s. There had been sporadic reports of this species in Illinois prior to 1990. I conducted a mail survey in 2003 of individuals knowledgeable about the fauna of southern Illinois to investigate the possible expansion of the armadillo into the state. I also sent questionnaires to an...

Determination of Duffy phenotype of red blood cells in Dasypus novemcinctus and Cabassous sp.

Identification of an Attractant for the Nine-Banded Armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus

The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is considered by many to be one of the greatest nuisance wildlife species in the Southeastern United States. Management is difficult because no repellents, toxicants, or fumigants are currently registered for this species; exclusion is laborious because armadillos are adept burrowers; and no effective trapping attractants have been identified. If...

Some Unusual Features of Fine Structure Observed in Hela Cells

HeLa cells from conventional culture media have been studied in thin sections with the electron microscope; in many cases cells were examined in sets of sections cut in series. The fine structure of the cells is described including three unusual features not hitherto reported. It has been found that numerous cells contained rows of parallel smooth surfaced cisternae spaced about 150 mmicro apar...