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Genetic diversity, parasite prevalence and immunity in wild bumblebees.

Proceedings. Biological sciences - 22 Apr 2011

Whitehorn Penelope R, Tinsley Matthew C, Brown Mark J F, Darvill Ben, Goulson Dave

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Inbreeding and a consequent loss of genetic diversity threaten small, isolated populations. One mechanism by which genetically impoverished populations may become extinct is through decreased immunocompetence and higher susceptibility to parasites. Here, we investigate the relationship between immunity and inbreeding in bumblebees, using Hebridean island populations of Bombus muscorum. We sampled nine populations...

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PMID: 20926436
DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2010.1550
PMCID: PMC3049068

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