Exotic Species and Autochthonous Parasites: Trichostrongylus Retortaeformis in Eastern Cottontail

Introduction: A parasite community is usually well adapted and specific to the host species they co-evolved with. Although exotic pathogens infecting autochthonous species have been documented, the infection of an alien species with native parasites is rare in lagomorphs. <i>Trichostrongylus r...

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Main Authors: Chiara Gontero, Angela Fanelli, Stefania Zanet, Pier Giuseppe Meneguz, Paolo Tizzani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/10/4/31