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