The seasonal dynamics and host-parasite relationship of Opisocrostic bruneri (Baker), a flea on Franklin's ground squirrel, Spermophilus franklinii (Sabine) near Birds Hill Park, Manitoba

The host-parasite relationship between the flea, Opisocrostis bruneri and its primary host, Franklin's ground squirrel, Spermophilus franklinii was evaluated during a 2 year study. Adult male ground squirrels were first captured each year on 5 May. The adult males were reproductively fit duri...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Reichardt, Todd Raymond
Published: 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/7181