The Ecological Importance of Amphipod–Parasite Associations for Aquatic Ecosystems
Amphipods are a key component of aquatic ecosystems due to their distribution, abundance and ecological role. They also serve as hosts for many micro- and macro-parasites. The importance of parasites and the necessity to include them in ecological studies has been increasingly recognized in the last...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/9/2429 |