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Life history determines genetic structure and evolutionary potential of host–parasite interactions

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Barrett, Luke G., Thrall, Peter H., Burdon, Jeremy J., Linde, Celeste C.·2008·Trends in Ecology & Evolution

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Measures of population genetic structure and diversity of disease-causing organisms are commonly used to draw inferences regarding their evolutionary history and potential to generate new variation in traits that determine interactions with their hosts. Parasite species exhibit a range of population structures and life-history strategies, including different transmission modes, life-cycle complexity, off-host survival mechanisms and dispersal ability. These are important determinants of the frequency and predictability of interactions with host species. Yet the complex causal relationships between spatial structure, life history and the evolutionary dynamics of parasite populations are not well understood. We demonstrate that a clear picture of the evolutionary potential of parasitic organisms and their demographic and evolutionary histories can only come from understanding the role of life history and spatial structure in influencing population dynamics and epidemiological patterns.

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Authors
Barrett, L. G., Thrall, P. H., Burdon, J. J., & Linde, C. C.
Venue
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2008-12
Volume
23
Issue
12
Pages
678-685
ISSN
0169-5347 (ISSN-L)
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W2004791218
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358
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55
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1.93
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journal article
Language
en
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Barrett, L. G., Thrall, P. H., Burdon, J. J., & Linde, C. C. (2008). Life history determines genetic structure and evolutionary potential of host–parasite interactions. Trends in Ecology & Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2008.06.017

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