Migratory birds may carry fewer parasites between islands than expected, DNA shows
A new study using DNA metabarcoding reveals that Diplostomum parasites do not disperse across North Atlantic islands as easily as previously assumed. The findings challenge the theory that migratory birds are highly effective vectors for spreading these parasites between isolated freshwater ecosystems.
Why it matters
This research refines our understanding of biological connectivity and the role of migratory species in ecosystem health and parasite distribution.
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