Nonetheless, much of disease ecology has historically focused on interactions between a single host and parasite species, despite growing evidence that changes in host and pathogen community structure ...

The set of host species that a pathogen or parasite can infect, described by both the number of host species and the phylogenetic relatedness between host species. direct transmission: Occurring ...

Basics of Host-Parasite Ecology The terms parasite, pathogen, and infectious disease are often used interchangeably in disease ecology to describe organisms that live in or on and obtain resources ...

histolytica holds the key for improved understanding of the parasite biology and to employ effective intervention schemes. Improved diagnostics are now available to differentiate pathogenic E.

A scuticociliate parasite is causing mass die-offs of sea urchins across the Caribbean, Red Sea and Indian Ocean, leading to algal overgrowth on coral reefs. Scientists warn this could trigger ...