Publications by authors named "Sarena Olson"
Proc Biol Sci
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- Chronic infection by parasites in hosts like red-winged blackbirds may seem negligible, but experiments show significant impacts during reproduction.
- Red-winged blackbird females given anti-haemosporidian medication laid heavier clutches, showed better parental behaviors, and produced more fledglings compared to untreated controls.
- Offspring from medicated females exhibited better health indicators, revealing that parasite infections can reduce both maternal investment and the overall quality of the young, leading to lower fitness for the species.
