Why does apomorphine fail in Weddell Seals?

Bornemann, Horst, Mohr, E. and Plötz, Joachim ;

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hbornemann [ at ] awi-bremerhaven.de

Abstract

The emetics apomorphine hydrochloride and emetine dihydrochloride were tested on Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) to obtain stomach contents for dietary studies. The drugs prostaglandin F2a, carbachol, and hydergine, which have emetic side effects were also used. None of the drugs induced regurgitation. Possible reasons for this are discussed.

Item Type

Article

Authors

Bornemann, Horst, Mohr, E. and Plötz, Joachim ;

Divisions

AWI Organizations > Biosciences > Marine Animal Ecology

Programs

Basic Research > Helmholtz Independent Research

Publication Status

Published

Eprint ID

407

DOI 10.1007/s003000050121

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Bornemann, H. , Mohr, E. and Plötz, J. (1997): Why does apomorphine fail in Weddell Seals? , Polar Biology, 17 , pp. 188-190 . doi: 10.1007/s003000050121

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Research Platforms

Vessels > Polarstern

Campaigns

ANT > XII > 3

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