The harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus (Erxleben, 1777). II. Physical blood properties

The physical properties, including erythrocyte number, leucocyte number and differential ratio, pH, pCO 2 , pO 2 , haemoglobin level, haematocrit, are recorded for the harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus). Reference is made to various aspects of the seal's biology, including the molt, migration...

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Published in:Canadian Journal of Zoology
Main Authors: Ronald, K., Foster, M. E., Johnson, E.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1969
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z69-084
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Summary:The physical properties, including erythrocyte number, leucocyte number and differential ratio, pH, pCO 2 , pO 2 , haemoglobin level, haematocrit, are recorded for the harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus). Reference is made to various aspects of the seal's biology, including the molt, migration, and parasitism.