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2018
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2018
Alien Invasion: Biology of Philornis Flies Highlighting Philornis downsi, an Introduced Parasite of Galápagos Birds.
The muscid genus Philornis comprises approximately 50 described species of flies, nearly all of which are obligate parasites of… (More)
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2016
2016
Identification and Optimization of Microbial Attractants for Philornis downsi, an Invasive Fly Parasitic on Galapagos Birds
We investigated the role of olfactory cues from actively fermenting yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in attraction of adult… (More)
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2016
2016
Galápagos mockingbirds tolerate introduced parasites that affect Darwin's finches.
Introduced parasites threaten native host species that lack effective defenses. Such parasites increase the risk of extinction… (More)
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2016
2016
An introduced parasitic fly may lead to local extinction of Darwin's finch populations.
Introduced pathogens and other parasites are often implicated in host population level declines and extinctions. However, such… (More)
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2013
2013
Experimental demonstration of a parasite-induced immune response in wild birds: Darwin's finches and introduced nest flies
Ecological immunology aims to explain variation among hosts in the strength and efficacy of immunological defenses. However, a… (More)
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2013
2013
Experimental test of the effect of introduced hematophagous flies on corticosterone levels of breeding Darwin's finches.
Parasites can negatively affect the evolutionary fitness of their hosts by eliciting physiological stress responses. Parasite… (More)
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2011
2011
I MPACT AND MOLECULAR ECOLOGY OF Philornis downsi : AN INTRODUCED PARASITIC FLY OF BIRDS ON
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2009
2009
Offspring genetic structure reveals mating and nest infestation behaviour of an invasive parasitic fly (Philornis downsi) of Galápagos birds
The natural reproductive behaviour of invasive insects is pivotal knowledge for managing species of ecological or economic… (More)
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2008
2008
Genetic variation in the invasive avian parasite, Philornis downsi (Diptera, Muscidae) on the Galápagos archipelago
Understanding the dispersal and genetic structure of invasive insects across islands is important for designing management plans… (More)
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