Phylogeographic Patterns of Haemoproteid Assemblages of Selected Avian Hosts: Ecological and Evolutionary Implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While the dynamics of disease emergence is driven by host-parasite interactions, the structure and dynamics of these interactions are still poorly understood. Here we study the phylogenetic and morphological clustering of haemosporidian parasite lineages in a local avian host community. Subsequently, we examine geographical patterns of parasite assemblages in selected avian hosts breeding in Europe.

Methods

We conduct phylogenetic and haplotype network analyses of Haemoproteus (Parahaemoproteus) lineages based on a short and an extended cytochrome b barcode region. Ordination analyses are used to examine changes in parasite assemblages with respect to climate type and geography.

Results

We reveal relatively low phylogenetic clustering o

SUBMITTER: Sujanova A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9144617 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature