Rhinos have 24-34 teeth, mostly premolars and molars for grinding (dental formula 1-2/0-1, 0/1-1, 3-4/3-4, 3/3). There is a strongly developed occipital crest. The surface of the nasals where the horns sit is roughened. Nasal bones project forward freely and may extend beyond and above the Rhinos have an elongate skull, which is elevated posteriorly.
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Their thick skin is scantily-haired and wrinkled, furrowed or pleated, producing the appearance of riveted armor plates in some species. Rhinos have small eyes and fairly short but prominent and erect ears. Both hind and forefeet are mesaxonic with 3 digits each each digit with a small hoof. Tibia/fibula are only slightly moveable, but they are well-developed and separate. Rhinos have a broad chest and short, stumpy legs.
The horns are dermal in origin they are very solid and are composed of compressed, fibrous keratin. Rhinos have massive bodies and a large head with 1-2 horns. All rhinos are generally restricted to areas where a daily trip to water is possible. Rhinoceroses generally inhabit savannahs, shrubby regions and dense forests, and the African species usually live in more open areas than do the Asiatic species. Three of these species are found in south-central Asia and the other two live in Africa south of the Sahara. They are represented by 5 species placed in 4 genera. “She empowered me to feel I could successfully write this case report and address reviewers’ feedback during editing.The family Rhinoceroteridae contains living rhinoceroses. Jeba presented me with the opportunity to conduct the molecular experiments and analysis and write this type of scientific literature piece,” Quintana said. K-State indicated Quintana said the veterinary diagnostic lab has unique access to these types of interesting cases that can result in some rare and unusual parasite findings, and she shared her appreciation for Chelladurai’s encouragement throughout this process. “I am especially proud that our students have opportunities to leverage the skills of world-class experts in diverse disciplines to advance our understanding of parasite infections in understudied species such as the rhinoceros.” “The publication of this case report is an outstanding example of multidisciplinary collaborations that underpin the responsive and engaged research and service delivered by our faculty, staff and students in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University,” said Hans Coetzee, associate dean for research and graduate programs in the college. The nematodes were believed to have caused inflammation of the colon in the rhinoceros but were not related to its cause of death. K-State officials said Chelladurai, who is Quintana’s faculty mentor, morphologically identified the parasites, which are classified as nematodes of the genus Kiluluma - Strongylidae, Cyathostominae. Kristen Hill-Thimmesch found the parasites in the colon and sent them to the parasitology lab for identification.” “The rhino was submitted by a zoo to the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for necropsy, where Dr. “The collaborators on this paper all brought a distinctive skill set to the table,” Quintana said. and William Johnson, research assistant and first-year veterinary student, Wyandotte, Okla. The case report titled “Kiluluma ceratotherii (Nematoda: Strongylida) in a White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) from the United States: Case Report,”includes additional authors Jeba Jesudoss Chelladurai, assistant professor of parasitology Brian Herrin, associate professor of parasitology Grace Schieferecke, junior in microbiology, Eudora Kamilyah Miller, doctoral student in pathobiology, Miami, Fl. Theresa Quintana, a concurrent doctoral and Master of Public Health student, from Topeka, was the student first author on the article. K-State officials said the findings were published in the September issue of Parasitologia, an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal. (WIBW) - A Kansas State University veterinary research team found an unusual parasite in a white rhinoceros, which is the first case report ever made in the U.S.
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