Effects of fungal infection on the survival of parasitic bat flies

Effects of fungal infection on the survival of parasitic bat flies

Abstract Background Parasites are able to alter numerous aspects of their hosts’ life history, behaviour and distribution. One central question in parasitology is to determine the degree of impact that parasites have on their hosts. Laboulbeniales (Fungi: Ascomycota) are ectoparasitic fungi of arthr...

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Main Authors: Tamara Szentiványi, Péter Estók, Romain Pigeault, Philippe Christe, Olivier Glaizot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Bat
Ectoparasite
Fungal infection
Laboulbeniales
Lifespan
Nycteribiidae
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3895-8

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