Search for dissertations about: "host preferences"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the words host preferences.

  2. 1. Avian Malaria and Related Blood Parasites: Molecular Diversity, Ecology and Evolution

    Author : Olof Hellgren; MEMEG; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; diversity; Plasmodium; bird-migration; transmission; blackfly; host-specificity; host-preference; cytochrome b; DHFR-TS; recombination; phylogeny; Ecology; Ekologi; Genetics; cytogenetics; Genetik; cytogenetik; Parasitology human and animal ; Haemoproteus; Leucocytozoon; Parasitologi människa och djur ; Animal ecology; Djurekologi; Natural science; Naturvetenskap;

    Abstract : Malaria-like parasites consist of a large group of species that infects primates, rodents, bats, lizard and birds. I have focused on parasites from the genera Haemoproteus, Plasmodium and Leucocytozoon that are infecting birds. READ MORE

  4. 2. The olympic host selection process

    Author : Christer Persson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
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    Abstract : The members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) who participate in the host election process for the Olympics come from around 77 countries. No other decision process has been found where the final decision is made in secret by so many nationalities. READ MORE

  5. 3. Hidden Creatures – systematics of the Euphorinae (Hymenoptera)

    Author : Julia Stigenberg; Fredrik Ronquist; Johannes Bergsten; Andrew Austin; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Parasitic wasps; Braconidae; Euphorinae; systematics; phylogeny; molecular taxonomy; cryptic species; evolution; host preferences; identification keys; Systematic Zoology; zoologisk systematik och evolutionsforskning;

    Abstract : Parasitic wasps constitute one of the last remaining frontiers in the charting of animal diversity. The Braconidae is the second most species-rich family of parasitic wasps; the world fauna has been estimated at 40 000 species and the Swedish fauna is believed to include a little more than 2 000 species, 1 200 of which are currently documented. READ MORE

  6. 4. Odour-mediated host preference in mosquitoes: the role of the maxillary palps in host recognition

    Author : Shahid Majeed; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The mechanisms underlying host preference in mosquitoes are ultimately a result of optimal foraging on currently available hosts and historical patterns of host availability. The proximate mechanisms are regulated by available host cues and the nature of the mosquitoes’ responses to these cues. READ MORE

  7. 5. Identification of host volatiles and their role in the behavioural modulation of host-seeking Culicoides biting midges

    Author : Elin Isberg; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Culicoides biting midges are important vectors of Bluetongue and Schmallenberg viruses in Europe. The introduction of these viruses highlighted the need to develop novel surveillance and control tools to monitor and manage biting midges. READ MORE