Prevalence, transmission, and genetic diversity of blood parasites infecting tundra-nesting geese in Alaska
May 26, 2014
A total of 842 blood samples collected from five species of tundra-nesting geese in Alaska was screened for haemosporidian parasites using molecular techniques. Parasites of the generaLeucocytozoon Danilewsky, 1890, Haemoproteus Kruse, 1890, and Plasmodium Marchiafava and Celli, 1885 were detected in 169 (20%), 3 (
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Title | Prevalence, transmission, and genetic diversity of blood parasites infecting tundra-nesting geese in Alaska |
| DOI | 10.1139/cjz-2014-0041 |
| Authors | Andrew M. Ramey, John A. Reed, Joel A. Schmutz, Tom F. Fondell, Brandt W. Meixell, Jerry W. Hupp, David H. Ward, John Terenzi, Craig R. Ely |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Canadian Journal of Zoology |
| Index ID | 70134680 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Alaska Science Center Biology WTEB |
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Craig Ely, Ph.D. (Former Employee)
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