Numida meleagris


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Noun1.Numida meleagris - a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with whiteNumida meleagris - a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world
domestic fowl, fowl, poultry - a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
genus Numida, Numida - guinea fowl
guinea hen - female guinea fowl
guinea hen - flesh of a guinea fowl (especially of hens)
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Effects of midazolam on ketamine-xylazine anesthesia in guinea fowl (Numida meleagris galeata).
Seminomas have been reported in avian species including budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus), mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos), domestic fowl, turtle dove (Streptopelia risoria), guinea fowl (Numida meleagris), and trumpeter hornbills (Bycanistes buccinator).
Effects of season on the reproductive organ and plasma testosterone concentrations in guinea cocks (Numida meleagris).
Variability in body shape characters in an indigenous guinea fowl (Numida meleagris L.).
N., Observation of lesion associated with gastrointestinal parasites of guinea fowls (Numida meleagris galeata) in Zaria Nigeria.
Function of a large biarticular hip and knee extensor during walking and running in guinea fowl (Numida meleagris).
The purpose of this study was to elucidate histomorphological changes in testes and serum testosterone of male helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) during different phases of its annular testicular cycle.
The birds were turkeys, guinea fowl (Numida meleagris), black-bone silkie chickens (Gallus gallus dorriesticus), local chickens, and a goose.
Comparative evaluation of the amino acid profile of the muscle and skin of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) hen.
Common helmeted guineas, Numida meleagris, are recognized widely in folk history for their effectiveness in reducing populations of ticks and other insects.
On at least one of the islands, Ilha da Gipoia, specimens of the helmeted guinea fowl Numida meleagris (Linnaeus, 1758) were introduced by inhabitants as a way to control snakes [Jararacas, Bothrops jararaca (Wied, 1924)].
Performance of guinea fowl Numida meleagris during jumping requires storage.