Publications by authors named "Lorenza Grottoli"
Article Synopsis
- Parasites play a crucial role in ecosystems but are often ignored; understanding their relationships with hosts, especially in changing climates, is essential for ecological dynamics.
- Studying gray wolves as a model, researchers found that higher wolf density increased the prevalence of certain parasites, while greater prey diversity surprisingly led to lower parasite prevalence.
- Specific parasites like hookworms can harm wolves, particularly young ones; the study indicates that biodiversity might help regulate disease effects on predator populations, suggesting a complex interaction between food variety and parasite management.
