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Ecology and Evolution, 2023 Parasites are integral parts of ecosystem function and important drivers of evolutionary processes. Characterizing ectoparasite diversity is fundamental to studies of host–parasite interactions, evolution, and conservation, and also for understanding ...
Laura A. Najera‐Cortazar +4 more
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The Function of Feathers in Tree Swallow Nests: Insulation or Ectoparasite Barrier? [PDF]
, 2009 Altricial young face two significant energetic challenges in the nest: thermoregulation and stress caused by ectoparasites. Ectoparasites feed on blood of nestlings and serve as vectors for bacterial and viral infections.
Hannon, S., Stephenson, S., Proctor, H.
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Journal of Parasite Science, 2022 This study aims to determine the prevalence and identify ectoparasite and gastrointestinal parasites in Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus) in Kediri Regency, East Java, Indonesia.
Moh. Ilham Rizkul Ulum +5 more
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Persian Journal of AcarologyThis study investigated the distribution and infestation patterns of the gamasid mite Laelaps echidninus (Mesostigmata: Laelapidae) on small mammals in southwest China to provide a scientific basis for the surveillance of mite-borne zoonoses. Prevalence
Ya-Nan Li +8 more
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Poultry Science, 2022 : Mite infestations in laying hens can cause losses to producers due to stress, reduced egg production and even death of birds. A new species of mite, Allopsoroptoides galli (A.
Nilce Maria Soares +3 more
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Sociobiology, 2023 Insects and fungi are abundant in many environments and often interact. However, little information exists on the fungal infestation of insect eggs. Here, we report an entomogenous fungus similar to Hormiscioideus filamentosus (Blackweel & Kimbrough ...
Ana Maria Costa-Leonardo, Vanelize Janei
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The Parasites of Cats in Türkiye
Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, 2023 Cats have an important and different place due to their close relationships with humans. Since most of the parasites they carry are zoonotic, it is important to detect them.
Öykü Barılı +3 more
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Ectoparasite Infestation among Stray Cats around Surabaya Traditional Market, Indonesia [PDF]
, 2020 This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of ectoparasite infestation among stray cats around Surabaya traditional markets. A total of 305 stray cats were collected around 17 traditional markets in Surabaya City and were examined for the ...
Pranoto, Adi +6 more
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DIVERSITY OF ECTOPARASITES ON BATS IN DRAMAGA, BOGOR, INDONESIA
Biotropia: The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Biology, 2023 Ectoparasites infestation is one of the major health problems affecting animals, including bats, which are known as reservoir hosts for various pathogens. Several reports have shown that a comprehensive understanding of ectoparasites on these animals is
Virgilius Martin Kelake Kedang +4 more
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Fishes, 2022 The effect of silkworm-derived polysaccharide silkrose on fish ectoparasites was investigated. When juvenile yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata) fed diets containing silkrose were artificially infected with Benedenia seriolae, a fish ectoparasite, the ...
Takeshi Miura +5 more
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