- This study investigates the genetic diversity of malaria parasites in birds, focusing on the relationship between parasite populations and their hosts’ genetic variations across different geographic regions
- Findings show that one lineage of the parasite is linked to a specific host genus in certain locations, while two other lineages don’t show a clear association with host species but have geographic differentiation that doesn't align with expected patterns
- The research suggests a need for further sampling to clarify the role of co-infection and mitochondrial introgression, which could affect how we classify parasite lineages based on mitochondrial data