• 국방과기술
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• 5호통권75호
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• pp.30-38
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• 1985

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.299-302
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• 2019

A clonorchiasis case in a captive leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus, was confirmed by ultrasonographic findings and egg morphologies found in the bile juice sample in the Korea. The leopard cat was introduced from the wild habitat of Gyeongsangnam-do, to Cheongju Zoo in Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea in August 2014. Physical examinations were basically performed for quarantine and check-up health. The cat was comparatively good in health except anorexia. The cyst-like bile duct dilation and the increased echogenicity of gall bladder wall and hepatic parenchyma were observed by ultrasonography. Ultrasound-guided needle biopsy was conducted for collecting bile juice and the specimens were observed under light microscope. The numerous small trematode eggs were detected in the bile juice sample of the light microscopy. The eggs were $25-33(28{\pm}3){\mu}m$ by $18-22(20{\pm}1){\mu}m$ in size and showed typical characteristics of Clonorchis sinensis egg, i.e., a dominantly developed operculum, shoulder rim and dust-like wrinkles in surface. To treat the liver fluke infection, 20 mg/kg of praziquantel was orally administered only once to the case. Follow-up studies including fecal examinations were conducted during 2 years after treatment. But no more eggs were detected from the case. In the present study, we described the first clonorchiasis case of leopard cat, which was confirmed by ultrasonographic findings and egg morphologies from the bile juice sample in Korea.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.14-20
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• 2013

The leopard danio, Danio rerio var. frankei is a spotted color morph of the zebrafish, Danio rerio caused by a pigment mutation. The structural differences of fertilized egg and egg envelope are poorly documented. To clarify this, we compared the fertilized egg morphology and ultrastructures of surface structures, the micropyle and the cross section of fertilized egg envelopes of zebrafish and leopard danio, variation species of zebrafish using a light and electron microscopes. Although the fertilized egg sizes were different, the external shapes of the fertilized eggs of two species couldn't be differentiated under the light microscope. The characteristics of fertilized eggs, such as a spherical shape, a non-adhesive quality and a large perivitelline space, were shown to be related to spawning habit. In ultrastructure of fertilized egg envelope, there is no morphological difference of micropyle between two species. By contrast, the ultrastructure and the numbers of knob-like structures and semihemisphere-like structures per unit area on the outer surface, and the number of lamellae of inner layer on the fertilized egg envelope section displayed definite species specificity. Collectively, our data indicate that the ultrastructure of fertilized egg envelope in the zebrafish could be differentiated by species variation.

• BMB Reports
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.3-4
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• 2017

Recent advances in genome sequencing technologies have enabled humans to generate and investigate the genomes of wild species. This includes the big cat family, such as tigers, lions, and leopards. Adding the first high quality leopard genome, we have performed an in-depth comparative analysis to identify the genomic signatures in the evolution of felid to become the top predators on land. Our study focused on how the carnivore genomes, as compared to the omnivore or herbivore genomes, shared evolutionary adaptations in genes associated with nutrient metabolism, muscle strength, agility, and other traits responsible for hunting and meat digestion. We found genetic evidence that genomes represent what animals eat through modifying genes. Highly conserved genetically relevant regions were discovered in genomes at the family level. Also, the Felidae family genomes exhibited low levels of genetic diversity associated with decreased population sizes, presumably because of their strict diet, suggesting their vulnerability and critical conservation status. Our findings can be used for human health enhancement, since we share the same genes as cats with some variation. This is an example how wildlife genomes can be a critical resource for human evolution, providing key genetic marker information for disease treatment.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.111-117
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• 2011

This study attempts to facilitate climate change adaptation in conservation area by spatial planning of climate adaptation zone for endangered species. Spatial area is South Korea and select leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) as a target species of this study. In order to specify the climate adaptation zone, firstly, Maximum entropy method (Maxent) was used to identify suitable habitat, and then core habitat was selected for leopard cat. Secondly, land use resistance index was evaluated and least cost distance was analyzed for target species. In this step we choose dispersal capacity of leopard cat to reflect species ecological characteristic. Finally, climate adaptation zone is described and adaptation measures are suggested. The presented approach could be generalized for application into conservation planning and restoration process. Furthermore, spatial planning of climate adaptation zone could increase heterogeneity of habitat and improve adaptive capacity of species and habitat itself.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.237-253
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• 1998

The structures of the fertilizedegg envelope in threespecies of cyprinidae, leoparddanio (Brachydanio frankei), cherry barb (Barbustitteya) and white cloudmountain fish (Tanichthys albonubes) were investigated by light and electron microscopy. The fertilized eggs of all three species have colorless, transparent, spherical and non-floted type. The egg envelopes have a single micropylewhich is thought to the pathway of sperm in the area of the animal pole. Also, an outer layersof both cherry barband white cloud mountain fish areadhesive types, but in that of leoparddanio has non-adhesivetype. In leopard danio, an outer surface ofegg envelope is covered by mushroom-likestructure, that of cherry barb is arranged by button-like structure, and that of white cloud mountain fish isarranged by rod-likestructure. Inboth leopard danioand cherrybarb, the eggenvelopes consist of three distinct layers; an outer layer, a middle layer and an inner layer, and that of white cloud mountain fish hastwo layers. An innerlayer of egg envelopein leopard danio consist of 10 layers, cherry barb has 8 layers, and white cloud mountain fish has $5\sim6$ layers.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2023

We analyzed data of endangered mammals in the 1st grade zone of the Ecological and Natural Map of Korea that were obtained through 202 field surveys over six years. Five endangered mammal species were identified including otters, long-tailed gorals, martens, leopard cats, and flying squirrels. The total number of habitat traces collected was 918, of which 897 traces (97.7%) were excrement types. The total surveyed distance was 697.7 km and there were 2,184 grids of 250×250 m each. Of these grids, 441 or 20.2% were confirmed as habitats of endangered mammals. Moreover, we analyzed results of repeated surveys in the same area by converting them into individual one-time surveys, accounting for 23.1% of the total area. The flying squirrel showed a low correlation with the frequency of field surveys but showed many habitats in a specific season. Leopard cats and martens were correlated with the frequency of field surveys. Results of analysis confirm that the grid method used for establishing the Ecological and Natural Map is unsuitable for the habitat division of flying squirrels, otters, leopard cats, and martens, and it does not reflect the actual habitats of these four species. Therefore, we propose that the concept of the habitat grid of species must be reevaluated and improved, specifically for endangered mammals.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.150-161
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• 2005

설악산국립공원과 오대산국립공원은 20.7km 떨어져 있으나 백두대간의 중심에 위치하기 때 문에 야생동식물의 서식지와 이통통로로서 매우 중요하다 그러나 협소한 크기, 조각화, 지 리적 격리와 같은 경관적 특성에 의해 이 두 국립공원은 적절한 생태적 기능을 다하지 못하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 GIS 기법을 이용하여 두 국립공원과 인근 속초시, 고성군, 인제군, 양양군, 홍천군 일대 총 면적 $4573.6 km^2$인 지역을 대상으로 조각화 현상을 파악하였다. 또한 육식동물이며 보호종으로 지정된 삵의 서식지조건에 부합하는 경관조각을 파악하고 삵의 이동이 가능한 경관조각들의 연결망과 연결지점을 설정하였다. 다양한 도로와 인위적 시설로 인해 조사지역은 총 24,701개의 경관조각으로 단절되어 있었다. 식생과 최소 서식지면적, 조각간 거리와 같은 서식지 조건을 고려하였을 때 이 중 39개 경관조각이 삵의 잠재서식지로 선택되었다. 나아가 계방산과 방태산 일대의 3개 조각이 국립공원의 조각화와 고립화를 완화시킬 수 있는 연결망의 중심으로 확인되었다. 본 연구는 또한 점봉산과 방태산 일대의 조각이 삵이 두 국립공원으로 분산할 수 있는, 공급지로서 작용할 수 있음을 보여 주었다. 거의 모든 국립공원이 조사된 두 국립공원과 유사한 경관적 문제를 가지고 있기 때문에 야생 생물을 보전하기 위해서는 국립 공원과 인근 지역에서의 조각화 현상과 경관조각의 연결성을 평가하는 과제가 매우 시급하다고 사료된다.

• 한국조경학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.92-99
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• 2012

도시 지역의 야생동물 서식처는 급격한 도시화와 산업화 과정에서 파괴되거나 파편화되었다. 도시지역에 서식하는 야생동물의 로드킬을 저감하기 위해 파편화된 서식처의 연결이 필요하다. 도시지역의 인공장애물을 안전하게 통과하기 위해서는 야생동물의 행동에 기반한 야생동물 이동통로의 위치가 선정되어야 한다. 본 연구에서는 강서습지생태공원에서 서식하는 멸종위기종인 삵을 목표종으로 하여 야생동물 이동통로의 잠재적 대상지를 파악하였다. 이동통로의 선정은 공간구조를 객관적으로 평가하는 방법인 공간구문론 분석을 통해 이루어졌다. 통합도가 높은 것이 공간의 접근성과 연결성 높은 것을 의미하며, 이 논문에서는 통합도가 높은 공간이 삵이 더 자주 이동하는 공간을 의미한다. 포획된 삵은 발신기를 부착하여 2009년 3월부터 6월까지 4개월간 월 72시간 연속으로 원격무선추적하였다. 삵의 이동경로를 분석하기 위해 ArcGIS의 Animal Movenent와 Hawth Tools를 이용하였고, 공간구문론 분석을 위해 Axwoman 4.0을 사용하였다. 삵의 하루 평균이동거리는 $2.099{\pm}1.08km$로 나타났다. 연구기간 동안 삵은 로드킬의 위험을 안고 올림픽대로를 20회 이상 횡단하였다. 삵의 이동경로에 대한 공간통합도로서 전체 통합도는 0.458~1.834, 국부 통합도는 0.210~6.061로 나타났다. 삵의 이동경로와 도로가 중첩되는 5개 지점을 선정하여 통합도 값을 측정하였으며, 이들 지점 중 통합도가 높은 곳이 로드킬의 발생 가능성이 높은 곳이다. 따라서 5개 지점 중 전체 통합도와 국부 통합도가 가장 높은 곳을 각각 잠재적 이동통로 적지로 제안하였다. 국부 통합도가 가장 높은 지점에 터널형 이동통로가 건설 중에 있으며, 공사 완료 후 이들 지점에 대한 이동통로의 적지 여부를 검증할 것이다.

• 조경수
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• 제82권9_10호
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• pp.20-22
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• 2004