Prevalence, Statistical Trends and Phylogenetics of Blood Parasites (Haemosporidia| Haemoproteus, Plasmodium and Leucocytozoon) in Songbird Passerines from Grasslands of northwest Minnesota

<p>Passerine birds that primarily use grassland habitats are rarely the focus of a parasite study. With many rapidly declining bird populations that breed at even faster decreasing grassland habitat, it is important to know the potential risks to the birds posed by blood parasites. During the...

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Main Author: Kvasager, Danielle Kay
Language:EN
Published: The University of North Dakota 2016
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