Complex interactions within the ectoparasite community of the eastern rock sengi (Elephantulus myurus)

Concomitant infection with more than one parasite species is the rule in nature. Since co-infecting parasites are exploiting the same host, interspecific interactions at the infracommunity level are likely. The nature of such interactions can be expected to affect the distribution of parasites with...

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Main Authors: Heike Lutermann, Dina M. Fagir, Nigel C. Bennett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-04-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224415000097