Growth of the bank vole<i>Myodes glareolus</i>in the non-vegetative period in NE Lithuania

Balčiauskienė, Laima; Balčiauskas, Linas; Čepukienė, Aušra

doi:10.3176/eco.2009.2.02

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“…We found that in M. glareolus growth regression and renewal occurred earlier than in M. arvalis. Growth depression in M. glareolus lasted in December and January and renewal occurred in February (Balčiauskienė et al 2009). Subadults of these voles keep their body mass relatively stable (body mass in April was almost the same as in October), increasing in length for about 8 mm.…”

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“…Growth dynamics of X 2 -length of mandibula, excluding incisors, and X 7 -length of mandibular tooth row in subadult M. arvalis in2004-2009.…”

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“…Growth dynamics of X 1 -total length of mandibula at processus articularis, excluding incisors, and X 10 -breadth of braincase measured in the widest part in juvenile M. arvalis in2004-2009.…”

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Winter Growth Depression of Common Vole (Microtus Arvalis)

Balčiauskienė

Balčiauskas

Čepukienė

2009

Acta Zoologica Lituanica

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In 573 individuals of common voles (Microtus arvalis) trapped in northeastern Lithuania was strongest in subadult voles. In harsh winters, subadults were smaller than in mild winters, whereas juveniles were larger. Growth depression was more pronounced and of longer duration in skull characters than in body mass. Cranial growth in M. arvalis was more inhibited than in Myodes glareolus. In winter and early spring, the juveniles of M. arvalis had the average body mass of 14.5 ± 0.07 g and the average body length of 81.6 ± 0.24 mm, whereas subadults 18.1 ± 0.27 g and 89.2 ± 0.70 mm, respectively. Body mass in juveniles from October to April grew by 1.0 g, whereas in subadults decreased by 2.0 g. Our main finding is that despite global climate warming tendencies growth depression in small mammals still occurs during the cold period.

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“…Growth dynamics of X 2 -length of mandibula, excluding incisors, and X 7 -length of mandibular tooth row in subadult M. arvalis in2004-2009.…”

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Winter Growth Depression of Common Vole (Microtus Arvalis)

Balčiauskienė

Balčiauskas

Čepukienė

2009

Acta Zoologica Lituanica

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“…Temperature might not only affect the stability of the virus, but also the host itself. Bank vole growth may be sensitive to mild winter conditions if they have a negative impact on habitat of the rodents [ 84 ]. In another study, snowfall in December and in April was associated with high host population densities [ 81 ].…”

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Identification of FactorsInfluencing the Puumala Virus Seroprevalence within Its Reservoir in aMontane Forest Environment

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Puumala virus (PUUV) is a major cause of mild to moderate haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome and is transmitted by the bank vole (Myodes glareolus). There has been a high cumulative incidence of recorded human cases in South-eastern Germany since 2004 when the region was first recognized as being endemic for PUUV. As the area is well known for outdoor recreation and the Bavarian Forest National Park (BFNP) is located in the region, the increasing numbers of recorded cases are of concern. To understand the population and environmental effects on the seroprevalence of PUUV in bank voles we trapped small mammals at 23 sites along an elevation gradient from 317 to 1420m above sea level. Generalized linear mixed effects models(GLMEM) were used to explore associations between the seroprevalence of PUUV in bank voles and climate and biotic factors. We found that the seroprevalence of PUUV was low (6%–7%) in 2008 and 2009, and reached 29% in 2010. PUUV seroprevalence was positively associated with the local species diversity and deadwood layer, and negatively associated with mean annual temperature, mean annual solar radiation, and herb layer. Based on these findings, an illustrative risk map for PUUV seroprevalence prediction in bank voles was created for an area of the national park. The map will help when planning infrastructure in the national park (e.g., huts, shelters, and trails).

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“…Body condition and its seasonal changes were compared to published data, recalculated if required [15,18,[42][43][44].…”

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On the Doorstep, Rodents in Homesteads and Kitchen Gardens

Balčiauskas

Balčiauskienė

2020

Animals

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Scarcely investigated in terms of small mammals, kitchen gardens and homesteads form a subset of environments. Using results of snap trapping, we present the first data on small mammal species diversity, gender and age structure, relative abundance, body fitness, and reproduction parameters in these commensal habitats (kitchen gardens, homestead gardens, houses, and outbuildings). We expected that (i) house mice should be the dominant species in buildings, while striped field mice should be dominant in gardens, (ii) body condition should be the highest in buildings, (iii) body condition should increase in the autumn, irrespective of the habitat, and (iv) breeding failures in the form of disrupted pregnancies should be observed. Not all of the predictions were confirmed. From the seven recorded species, gardens and outbuildings were dominated by yellow-necked mice, while bank voles dominated in buildings where food was available. The number of recorded species and diversity index increased during the autumn months. The body condition was highest in rodents that were trapped in gardens. It decreased towards winter, with the exception of the striped field mouse. Breeding disturbances were recorded in all of the most numerous species, comprising 16.7–100% of all observed pregnancies.

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Growth of the bank voleMyodes glareolusin the non-vegetative period in NE Lithuania

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

Winter Growth Depression of Common Vole (Microtus Arvalis)

Winter Growth Depression of Common Vole (Microtus Arvalis)

Identification of FactorsInfluencing the Puumala Virus Seroprevalence within Its Reservoir in aMontane Forest Environment

On the Doorstep, Rodents in Homesteads and Kitchen Gardens

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