Testing the parasite-mediated competition hypothesis between sympatric northern and southern flying squirrels

Testing the parasite-mediated competition hypothesis between sympatric northern and southern flying squirrels

Competition is a driving factor in shaping ecological communities and may act directly or indirectly through apparent competition. We examined a classic example of parasite-mediated competition between northern (Glaucomys sabrinus) and southern flying squirrels (G. volans) via the intestinal nematod...

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Main Authors: Paul P. O'Brien, Jeff Bowman, Sasha L. Newar, Colin J. Garroway
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-04-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Subjects:
Apparent competition
Glaucomys sabrinus
Glaucomys volans
Parasitism
Secondary contact
Strongyloides robustus
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224421001140

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