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The global biogeography of avian haemosporidian parasites is characterized by local diversification and intercontinental dispersal.
Parasitology - 1 Feb 2019
Ellis Vincenzo A, Sari Eloisa H R, Rubenstein Dustin R, Dickerson Rebecca C, Bensch Staffan, Ricklefs Robert E
Abstract excerpt
The biogeographic histories of parasites and pathogens are infrequently compared with those of free-living species, including their hosts. Documenting the frequency with which parasites and pathogens disperse across geographic regions contributes to understanding not only their evolution, but also the likelihood that they may become emerging infectious diseases. Haemosporidian parasites of birds (parasite genera...
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