{"topic_id":"evidence_exotic_uromastyx_nutrition","category":"evidence","context":"---\ntopic_id: evidence_exotic_uromastyx_nutrition\ncategory: evidence\ntitle: \"Pet uromastyx (spiny-tailed lizard) — diet & nutrition — representative studies (Europe PMC)\"\nlang: en\nsource: \"Europe PMC REST search (europepmc.org), query '(uromastyx OR spiny-tailed lizard) AND (diet OR nutrition OR feeding OR husbandry)', 5415 hits, pulled 2026-07-22\"\nsource_file: pdf-raw/evidence/europepmc_evidence_exotic_uromastyx_nutrition_2026-07-22.txt\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-22\ntokens_estimated: 260\nverification:\n  method: substring_match\n  claims: 30\n  passed: 30\n  date: 2026-07-22\n---\n\n# Pet uromastyx (spiny-tailed lizard) — diet & nutrition — representative studies (Europe PMC)\nSource: Europe PMC REST search, query \"(uromastyx OR spiny-tailed lizard) AND (diet OR nutrition OR feeding OR husbandry)\", 5415 hits (2026-07-22). 6 representative studies below (filtered for species + nutrition relevance).\n\n1. PMID 42252590 — An Amelogenin Herbivore Motif, a Compacted Enamel Protein Matrix and Prismatic Enamel in Uromastyx Demonstrate Convergent Evolution in an Agamid Masticatory Apparatus. (Evolution & development, 2026). Abstract (opening): The evolution of species is tightly linked to the generation of new molecular and structural features through variation and selection. Here we have performed a detailed analysis of\n2. PMID 41788176 — Desert lizards modulate nutritional responses to match seasonal biological needs. (Royal Society open science, 2026). Abstract (opening): Animals in extreme environments such as deserts experience severe seasonal fluctuations in abiotic conditions and resources. Under these conditions, they must obtain macronutrients\n3. PMID 41600686 — Biochemical and Hepatic Determinants of Reproductive Failure in Reptiles: A Review of Dystocia Pathophysiology and Management. (Veterinary sciences, 2025). Abstract (opening): Dystocia represents a multifactorial and clinically significant reproductive disorder affecting a broad spectrum of reptilian species. Commonly resulting from prolonged vitellogene\n4. PMID 41940386 — Changes in housing and diet combined increase fecal oxyurid load in captive tokay geckos. (PeerJ, 2026). Abstract (opening): Reptiles are increasingly popular as exotic pets and can suffer high mortality risks in captivity, yet research into their welfare remains limited. Commonly occurring practices suc\n5. PMID 36744080 — Diet composition of omnivorous Mesopotamian spiny-tailed lizards ( (Ecology and evolution, 2023). Abstract (opening): The Mesopotamian spiny-tailed lizard,\n6. PMID 41093585 — Unveiling welfare concerns in Japanese exotic animal cafes. (The Journal of veterinary medical science, 2025). Abstract (opening): Exotic animal cafes are a growing phenomenon within Japanese cities. These cafes are registered under the same license as other animal exhibits such as zoos, often allowing visitor\n\nNote: study selection and synthesis are left to the API consumer; this topic only surfaces primary sources with verbatim abstract openings.\n\nSource text: `pdf-raw/evidence/europepmc_evidence_exotic_uromastyx_nutrition_2026-07-22.txt` (Europe PMC REST + PubMed efetch, 2026-07-22).\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":260,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}