Parasites make hosts more profitable but less available to predators
L. Prosnier, N. Loeuille, F. D. Hulot, D. Renault, C. Piscart, B. Bicocchi, M. Deparis, M. Lam, V. Medoc
This study shows that Daphnia infected with DIV-1 are more profitable to predators due to higher energy content but less available due to reduced lifespan and mobility.
bioRxiv · Feb 8, 2022Ecology