Parasite-induced aggression and impaired contest ability in a fish host

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Success of trophically transmitted parasites depends to a great extent on their ability to manipulate their intermediate hosts in a way that makes them easier prey for target hosts. Parasite-induced behavioural changes are the most s...

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Main Authors: Taskinen J, Pasternak A F, Mikheev V N, Valtonen E T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/3/1/17

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