Factors that affect parasitism of black‐tailed prairie dogs by fleas
Abstract Fleas (Insecta: Siphonaptera) are hematophagous ectoparasites that feed on vertebrate hosts. Fleas can reduce the fitness of hosts by interfering with immune responses, disrupting adaptive behaviors, and transmitting pathogens. The negative effects of fleas on hosts are usually most pronoun...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Ecosphere |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.1372 |