Geochelone nigra
Taxonomy:
AnimaliaChordataReptiliaTestudinesTestudinidaeGeocheloneGeochelone nigra
Lifespan:
177 years
Source:
HAGR:AnAge
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Coccidiosis
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Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals, caused by coccidian protozoa. Wikipedia |
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Protozoan Infections
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A condition which is characterized by an infection caused by protozoans. Protozoa are microorganisms that differ from bacteria in that they are larger and possess a nucleus surrounded by a membrane. Several species of protozoa can be transmitted through water and cause disease in humans, including Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, Entamoeba and Isospora. Wikipedia |
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
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All diseases that pertain to the gastrointestinal tract are labelled as digestive diseases. This includes diseases of the esophagus, stomach, first, second and third part of the duodenum, jejunum, ileum, the ileo-cecal complex, large intestine (ascending, transverse and descending colon) sigmoid colon and rectum. Wikipedia |
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Intestinal Diseases
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Diseases of the intestine. In anatomy, the intestine is the segment of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus and, in humans and other mammals, consists of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine. In humans, the small intestine is further subdivided into the duodenum, jejunum and ileum while the large intestine is subdivided into the cecum and colon. Wikipedia |
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Bacterial Infections
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Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods or spirals. Most bacteria won't hurt you - less than 1 percent makes people sick. Many are helpful. But infectious bacteria can make you ill. They reproduce quickly in your body. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. MedlinePlus health topic |