Elevated nest temperature has opposing effects on host species infested with parasitic nest flies
L. Albert, S. L. Rumschlag, A. Parker, G. Vaziri, S. Knutie
The paper examines how elevated nest temperature affects parasite abundance in two host species, finding opposing effects on parasite infestation in eastern bluebirds and tree swallows.
bioRxiv · May 7, 2021 · PreprintEcology