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