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Prevalence and genetic diversity of avian haemosporidian parasites in wild bird species of the order Columbiformes.
Parasitology research - 1 Apr 2021
Schumm Yvonne R, Bakaloudis Dimitris, Barboutis Christos, Cecere Jacopo G, Eraud Cyril, Fischer Dominik, Hering Jens, Hillerich Klaus, Lormée Hervé, Mader Viktoria, Masello Juan F, Metzger Benjamin, Rocha Gregorio, Spina Fernando, Quillfeldt Petra
Abstract excerpt
Diseases can play a role in species decline. Among them, haemosporidian parasites, vector-transmitted protozoan parasites, are known to constitute a risk for different avian species. However, the magnitude of haemosporidian infection in wild columbiform birds, including strongly decreasing European turtle doves, is largely unknown. We examined the prevalence and diversity of haemosporidian parasites Plasmodium,...
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