Effects of ectoparasites on the Sand Martin Riparia riparia nestlings

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作者
Alves, MAS [1 ]
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[1] UNIV STIRLING,DEPT BIOL & MOL SCI,STIRLING FK9 4LA,SCOTLAND
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10.1111/j.1474-919X.1997.tb04664.x
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Q95 [动物学];
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071002 ;
摘要
The effects of ectoparasites on the body mass of Sand Martin Riparia riparia nestlings were experimentally tested, Chicks from nests treated with a pesticide to kill arthropod ectoparasites were heavier than chicks from control nests, indicating that ectoparasitism may be a cost for Sand Martins.
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