Decoupled seasonal effects of an environmentally transmitted wildlife disease
Macy J. Kailing, Louise Callanan, Marta Valldeperes, Shane A. Richards, Scott Carver
This study investigates how seasonal changes affect sarcoptic mange in wombats, showing that seasonal environments limit parasite persistence and influence disease prevalence and population dynamics.
bioRxiv · Aug 19, 2026 · PreprintEcology