Helminth species diversity of mammals: parasite species richness is a host species attribute.

摘要: Studies investigating parasite diversity have shown substantial geographical variation in species richness. Most of these studies have, however, adopted a local scale approach, which may masked more general patterns. Recent that ectoparasite richness mammals seems highly repeatable among populations the same mammal host at regional scale. In light new we reinvestigated case parasitic helminths by using large data set parasites from 3 continents. We collected homogeneous and demonstrated helminth is Our results highlight strong influence identity call for future research linking found given to its ecology, immune defences potential energetic trade-offs.