Ecological and phylogenetic comparative studies of avian lice
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Piross, Imre Sándor
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University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest Doctoral School of Veterinary Sciences
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Avian Lice (Phthiraptera: Amblycera, Ischnocera) are common, low pathogenic ectoparasites of birds. Their long coevolutionary history with their hosts make them worthy subjects for studying the ecology and evolution of parasitism.