H. MacDonald

Host phenology can select for multiple stable parasite virulence strategies

The paper presents a mathematical model showing host phenology can support multiple stable parasite virulence strategies, but not all seasonal patterns allow coexistence of these strategies.

Host phenology regulates ecological and eco-evolutionary feedbacks underlying parasite-host demographic cycles

The paper models how host phenology affects parasite-host population dynamics and shows that only specific phenological patterns allow parasites to drive population cycles and influence eco-evolutionary feedbacks.

Host phenology can drive the evolution of intermediate virulence strategies in some obligate-killer parasites

This paper develops a mathematical model showing that host phenology can drive the evolution of intermediate virulence in obligate-killer parasites without assuming traditional transmission-virulence trade-offs.

The role of host phenology for parasite transmission

This study uses a mathematical model to show how tick phenology affects B. burgdorferi transmission, finding that timing of nymphal and larval activity influences parasite fitness and potential eradication.

Guano morphology reveals ecological information in British bats

This study examines the relationship between bat guano morphology and ecological traits like species, diet, and size in British bats, finding limited species prediction but potential for dietary guild and size inference.