1. Brood parasitism in birds : a coevolutionary point of view / Manuel Soler -- Part I. Coevolution and diversification of interspecific brood parasites. 2. Factors affecting the rates of coevolution ...

Parasitic barnacles, classified within the Rhizocephala, represent a striking example of evolutionary adaptation in marine parasites. These unique organisms exhibit a radical transformation from their ...

Introduction - Parasites, diversity, and the ecosystem / Peter Hudson -- Linking ecosystem and parasite ecology / Michel Loreau, Jacques Roy and David Tilman -- Are there general laws in parasite ...

Avian brood parasitism is a fascinating reproductive strategy wherein parasitic birds, such as the common cuckoo, lay their eggs in the nests of other avian species. This deceptive tactic forces ...

Using heatmaps, CU Boulder researchers find that certain parasites congregate in certain parts of amphibians’ bodies, often to dire physical consequences Trematodes, also known as flukes, are a class ...

Wildlife managers have speculated on why New York's moose populations have failed to grow beyond 600 to 800 individuals, while moose numbers in other states are much higher. Now, a new study published ...

When Chelsea Wood was a child, she would often collect Periwinkle snails on the shores of Long Island. “I used to pluck them off the rocks and put them in buckets and keep them as pets and then ...

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. When Chelsea Wood was a child, she would often collect periwinkle snails on the shores of Long Island. “I used to ...

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