| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8500225 | International Journal for Parasitology | 2014 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
- The mechanism of egg production is addressed using an ectoparasitic copepod.
- Multilevel analyses of the egg number-egg size data set are used.
- The parasite is mainly a K-strategist, contrary to that argued for endoparasites.
- Season of the year and parasite body size drive changes in egg number and egg size.
- A trade-off between egg number and egg size becomes apparent at high fecundities.
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Authors
Francisca I. Cavaleiro, Maria J. Santos,