An annotated synthesis of textbook definitions of parasitism is presented. Most definitions
declare parasitism is a long-lasting relationship between individuals of different species …

Thermal variability is a key driver of ecological processes, affecting organisms and
populations across multiple temporal scales. Despite the ubiquity of variation, biologists lack …

Climate change is altering temperature means and variation, and both need to be
considered in predictions underpinning conservation. However, there is no consensus in the …

Most plants form root hyphal relationships with mycorrhizal fungi, especially arbuscular
mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). These associations are known to positively impact plant biomass …

Parasites are known to mediate trophic interactions and can, for example, modify how
consumers acquire resources. These modifications of host feeding behaviour can be …

Virulence, the harm to hosts caused by parasite infection, can be selected for by several
ecological factors acting synergistically or antagonistically. Here, we focus on the potential …

Parasites can alter the traits or densities of mutualistic partners, potentially destabilizing
mutualistic associations that underpin the structure, functioning, and stability of entire …

Recent developments in microscopic and molecular tools have allowed the implementation
of new approaches for assessing parasitic infections in wildlife populations. This is …

Explaining the maintenance of genetic variation in fitness‐related traits within populations is
a fundamental challenge in ecology and evolutionary biology. Frequency‐dependent …

Aim Parasites play a fundamental role in shaping ecological communities and influencing
trophic interactions. Understanding the factors that drive parasite impacts on community …