The Southern Hemisphere differs from the Northern Hemisphere in many aspects. However,
most ecological and evolutionary research is conducted in the Northern Hemisphere and its …

Abstract Background Haemoproteus and Plasmodium species are widespread avian blood
parasites. Several Plasmodium species are known for their high virulence and have caused …

Variation in susceptibility is ubiquitous in multi‐host, multi‐parasite assemblages, and can
have profound implications for ecology and evolution in these systems. The extent to which …

Several hypotheses explain how sensory, anatomical and physiological constraints drive
fruit preference in frugivores. Optimal diet theory (ODT) states that frugivores make decisions …

This chapter provides a brief overview of how natural gradients (eg, latitude, altitude, and
landscape gradients) affect host–parasite interactions involving blood parasites in wildlife …

Parasite-mediated competition has been reported to be one of the most harmful, although
overlooked, impacts that alien species have on native ecosystems. Monk parakeets …

Plants are not only used as energy and nutrient resources for herbivores. Plants can be
ingested because of their activity against host parasites and other pathogens. This so-called …

Introduction Parasites play important roles in ecosystems. Through their interactions with
host and vector species, they are capable of changing the behavior and population …

Alien mosquito and vertebrate host species may create novel epidemiological scenarios for
the transmission of pathogens naturally circulating in the invaded area. The exotic Monk …

Broadening the field of classical parasitology research by integrating it with ecoimmunology
has allowed us a better understanding of the effect of haemosporidians and to identify the …