J. Dona

Origin and diversification of a globally distributed group of parasitic feather lice

This study reconstructs the macroevolutionary history of dove body lice using whole genome data, revealing their origin in Australasia and host-driven dispersal patterns similar to wing lice.

Phylogenomics and biogeography of the feather lice (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera) of parrots

This study uses whole-genome sequencing to analyze the phylogenetic relationships and biogeography of parrot feather lice, revealing two clades and monophyletic genera with strong biogeographic patterns.

Host space, not energy or symbiont size, constrains feather mite abundance across passerine bird species

The paper investigates factors constraining feather mite abundance in passerine birds, finding host space rather than energy or symbiont size is the main constraint.

Nano-computed tomography reveals repeated phenotypic divergence in parasites to escape host defense

The paper uses nano-computed tomography to analyze morphological traits of feather lice across different host habitats, finding strong associations between morphology and host-specific adaptations.

Host body size, not host population size, predicts genome-wide effective population size of parasites

This study finds that host body size, not host population size, predicts the effective population size of parasites using whole-genome sequence data and phylogenetic methods.

The interplay between host biogeography and phylogeny in structuring diversification of the feather louse genus Penenirmus

This study examines how host biogeography and phylogeny influence the diversification of feather lice in the genus Penenirmus, finding that host-switching is common but often confined to biogeographic regions.

Comparing rates of introgression in parasitic feather lice with differing dispersal capabilities

The paper compares introgression rates in parasitic feather lice with different dispersal abilities, finding higher genomic introgression in species with greater dispersal capabilities.

Patterns of microbiome variation among infrapopulations of permanent bloodsucking parasites

The paper examines microbiome variation among infrapopulations of bloodsucking parasites and finds that parasite infrapopulation identity significantly explains microbiome composition patterns.

Contrasting stripes are a widespread feature of group living in birds, mammals and fishes

The paper investigates whether contrasting stripes in animals are associated with group living and antipredator strategies across birds, mammals, and fishes.