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Diversity, distribution, host-specificity and infection patterns of apicomplexan parasites in reptiles
Understanding the processes that shape parasite diversification, their distribution and abundance provides valuable information on the dynamics and evolution of disease. In this study the...
Tropical bat as mammalian model for skin carotenoid metabolism
Animals cannot synthesize carotenoid pigments de novo, and must consume them in their diet. Most mammals, including humans, are indiscriminate accumulators of carotenoids but inefficiently...
Ancient intercontinental dispersals of grey wolves according to mitochondrial genomes
In this study the previously proposed hypothesis that extant North American wolves originate from multiple waves of colonization from Asia is tested, along with the hypothesis that land connections...
Home is where I grew up
In this study, a cross-fostering experiment was conducted between an oakwood and an adjacent conifer plantation to investigate the role of early experience and genetic background in habitat...
When conservation bias leads to restoration failure
Conservation bias towards flagship species sometimes threatens other species of chief concern. Long-term studies of potential harm by favoured species on other sensitive species, though seldom...
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