Parasite‐mediated selection on host phenology
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.10107
Abstract: Abstract The timing of seasonal activity, or phenology, is an adaptive trait that maximizes individual fitness by timing key life events to coincide with favorable abiotic factors and biotic interactions. Studies on the biotic interactions… read more here.
Keywords: phenology; host phenology; parasite mediated; evolution host ... See more keywords
Critical role of parasite‐mediated energy pathway on community response to nutrient enrichment
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9622
Abstract: Abstract Parasites form an integral part of food webs, however, they are often ignored in classic food web theory or limited to the investigation of trophic transmission pathways. Specifically, direct consumption of parasites by nonhost… read more here.
Keywords: mediated energy; food; parasite mediated; energy ... See more keywords
Ectoparasite sharing among native and invasive birds in a metropolitan area
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-6174-2
Abstract: Parasite-mediated competition has been reported to be one of the most harmful, although overlooked, impacts that alien species have on native ecosystems. Monk parakeets Myiopsitta monachus are successful invaders in Europe, where they have been… read more here.
Keywords: parasite mediated; monk parakeets; among native; sharing among ... See more keywords