The importance of including phenology when modelling species ecological niche
Species distribution models have grown in complexity by incorporating fine‐scale variables,
including data on microclimate, physiology and species interactions. Recent studies have …
including data on microclimate, physiology and species interactions. Recent studies have …
Ectoparasites associated with the Bushveld gerbil (Gerbilliscus leucogaster) and the role of the host and habitat in shaping ectoparasite diversity and infestations
AT Smith, BR Krasnov, IG Horak, EA Ueckermann… - Parasitology, 2023 - cambridge.org
Rodents are known hosts for various ectoparasite taxa such as fleas, lice, ticks and mites.
South Africa is recognized for its animal diversity, yet little is published about the parasite …
South Africa is recognized for its animal diversity, yet little is published about the parasite …
Metacommunity structure of the helminths of the black-eared opossum Didelphis aurita in peri-urban, sylvatic and rural environments in south-eastern Brazil
SF Costa-Neto, TS Cardoso, RG Boullosa… - Journal of …, 2019 - cambridge.org
Among the Brazilian marsupials, the species of the genus Didelphis are the most parasitized
by helminths. This study aimed to describe the species composition and to analyse the …
by helminths. This study aimed to describe the species composition and to analyse the …
Modelling the current distribution and predicted spread of the flea species Ctenocephalides felis infesting outdoor dogs in Spain
Abstract Background The cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, is the most prevalent flea species
detected on dogs and cats in Europe and other world regions. The status of flea infestation …
detected on dogs and cats in Europe and other world regions. The status of flea infestation …
Saving the Manx Shearwater Flea Ceratophyllus (Emmareus) fionnus (Insecta: Siphonaptera): The Road to Developing a Recovery Plan for a Threatened …
Abstract Purpose The Manx shearwater flea Ceratophyllus (Emmareus) fionnus Usher, 1968
is a host-specific parasitic insect apparently restricted to the Isle of Rùm, off the west coast of …
is a host-specific parasitic insect apparently restricted to the Isle of Rùm, off the west coast of …
Host and habitat shape ectoparasite diversity on Mastomys natalensis and Mastomys coucha (Muridae)
AJ Little, CA Matthee, EA Ueckermann, IG Horak… - Parasitology, 2024 - cambridge.org
Mastomys natalensis and M. coucha are commensal rodent species endemic to Africa. A
recent taxonomic revision within Mastomys leaves the parasite–host list of M. natalensis …
recent taxonomic revision within Mastomys leaves the parasite–host list of M. natalensis …
The species composition of local flea assemblages at a small scale in two South American regions is predominantly driven by niche-based mechanisms
BR Krasnov, MFL Berrizbeitia, JP Sanchez… - Parasitology …, 2023 - Springer
We applied a step-down factor analysis (SDFA) and multi-site generalised dissimilarity
modelling (MS-GDM) to local flea communities harboured by small mammals (ie, collected …
modelling (MS-GDM) to local flea communities harboured by small mammals (ie, collected …
Impacts of climate change on the potential distribution of Pulex simulans and Polygenis gwyni
Z Wang, N Chang, H Li, X Wei, Y Shi, K Li… - Ecology and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Pulex simulans and Polygenis gwyni are vectors of many flea‐borne diseases. They were
widely recorded in the United States and Mexico between 1970 and 2000. Maximum …
widely recorded in the United States and Mexico between 1970 and 2000. Maximum …
Host range and distribution of small mammal fleas in S outh A frica, with a focus on species of medical and veterinary importance
L Van der Mescht, S Matthee - Medical and Veterinary …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The host range and distribution of flea species on rodents and insectivores across multiple
vegetation types in S outh A frica were investigated. Habitat suitability for flea species …
vegetation types in S outh A frica were investigated. Habitat suitability for flea species …
[HTML][HTML] Relationship between climatic factors and the flea index of two plague hosts in Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
L Zhang, Z Wang, N Chang, M Shang, X Wei, K Li… - Biosafety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Climatic factors are closely associated with the occurrence of vector-borne diseases, and
they also influence the distribution of vectors. The occurrence of plague is closely related to …
they also influence the distribution of vectors. The occurrence of plague is closely related to …