| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6387509 | Journal of Sea Research | 2013 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We review the role of parasites in the Wadden Sea food web, focussing on molluscs. ⺠Parasites can directly affect host population dynamics, e.g. by increasing mortality. ⺠Parasites can indirectly mediate predator-prey interactions. ⺠Parasites can also affect the topology and dynamics of the entire food web. ⺠Global change is likely to affect future parasitism in the Wadden Sea.
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Authors
David W. Thieltges, Marc Y. Engelsma, Carolin C. Wendling, K. Mathias Wegner,