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Lineage-specific trait variation generates widespread, contemporaneous coexistence and competitive exclusion dynamics in an invasive, multihost wildlife parasite

Trenton W. J. Garner
Bryony Allen
Pria N. Ghosh
Jaime Bosch
Natasha Kruger
Andy Fenton
Kieran A. Bates
Ruhan Verster
Abigail Wolmarans
Benedikt R. Schmidt
Matthew C. Fisher
H. Grose Smith
Kris A. Murray
Lola Brookes
Xavier A. Harrison
Rhys A. Farrer
Ché Weldon

2024Open accessRhodes University

Abstract

Invasive and highly virulent parasites are being transported to new locations and into novel hosts by anthropogenic activities. Repeated introductions lead to interactions amongst genetic lineages, resulting in competitive exclusion, coexistence, or c

Research topics

Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
Plant and animal studies
Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced Inequalities

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DOI: 10.22541/au.173349324.47222107/v1

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