[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversity, phylogenetic position, and co-phylogenetic relationships of Karyolysus, a common blood parasite of lizards in the western Mediterranean
The genus Karyolysus was originally proposed to accommodate blood parasites of lacertid
lizards in Western Europe. However, recent phylogenetic analyses suggested an …
lizards in Western Europe. However, recent phylogenetic analyses suggested an …
Differential recovery ability from infections by two blood parasite genera in males of a Mediterranean lacertid lizard after an experimental translocation
R Megía‐Palma, L Redondo… - … Zoology Part A …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Different blood parasites can co‐infect natural populations of lizards. However, our
knowledge of the host's ability to recover from them (ie, significantly reduce parasitemia …
knowledge of the host's ability to recover from them (ie, significantly reduce parasitemia …
Do sexual differences in life strategies make male lizards more susceptible to parasite infection?
Female and male hosts may maximise their fitness by evolving different strategies to
compensate for the costs of parasite infections. The resulting sexual dimorphism might be …
compensate for the costs of parasite infections. The resulting sexual dimorphism might be …
Impact of blood parasites on the behaviour of two congeneric wall lizards (genus Podarcis)
Modern studies have shown how parasites add extra complexity to ecosystems through their
potential effects on hosts. Blood parasites are common in lizards and various studies have …
potential effects on hosts. Blood parasites are common in lizards and various studies have …
First helminthological data on the Iberian adder, Vipera seoanei
V Roca, F Gómez-Ramírez, I Espasandín… - Parasitology …, 2023 - Springer
The helminth fauna present in the gut contents of Iberian adders, Vipera seoanei
(Squamata: Viperidae), were characterised and analysed in respect to biological and eco …
(Squamata: Viperidae), were characterised and analysed in respect to biological and eco …
Parasitemia and elevation as predictors of hemoglobin concentration and antioxidant capacity in two sympatric lizards
Studies which quantify the influence of abiotic factors on physiological variation are
paramount to comprehend organismal responses to diverse environments. We studied three …
paramount to comprehend organismal responses to diverse environments. We studied three …