Infection with Haemoproteus iwa affects vector movement in a hippoboscid fly--frigatebird system.

Abstract excerpt

Haemosporidian parasites, which require both a vertebrate and invertebrate host, are most commonly studied in the life stages occurring in the vertebrate. However, aspects of the vector's behaviour and biology can have profound effects on parasite dynamics. We explored the effects of a haemosporidian parasite, Haemoproteus iwa, on a hippoboscid fly vector, Olfersia spinifera. Olfersia spinifera is an obligate...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Bird Diseases
• Share to Birds
• Share to Diptera