Are fish immune systems really affected by parasites? an immunoecological study of common carp (<it>Cyprinus carpio</it>)
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The basic function of the immune system is to protect an organism against infection in order to minimize the fitness costs of being infected. According to life-history theory, energy resources are in a trade-off between the costly de...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-06-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
| Online Access: | http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/120 |