The ecology of helminths in populations of small mammals

A. E. KEYMER, Andrew P. Dobson

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Abstract

A review of field data indicates the ubiquitous occurrence of parasites in small mammal communities, with the heligmosome nematodes in many cases dominant members of the helminth fauna. The population dynamics of the heligmosomes are discussed in relation to the interpretation of patterns of infection observed in the field. Laboratory data are then used to indicate ways in which the parasites might reflect or influence the population biology of their hosts. The aim of the paper is to suggest the potential significance of parasitism for the ecology of small mammal populations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)105-116
Number of pages12
JournalMammal Review
Volume17
Issue number2-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1987

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)

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