Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6301125 | Biological Conservation | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Avian pox prevalence increased rapidly in Galapagos finches from 2000-2009. ⺠Lack of a comparable increase in proportion of recovereds suggests high mortality. ⺠Increase in prevalence and level of susceptibility varies across species. ⺠Variation in innate immune function appears to underlie these species differences. ⺠Variation in immune function also appears to underlie annual variation in prevalence.
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Authors
Maxine Zylberberg, Kelly A. Lee, Kirk C. Klasing, Martin Wikelski,