Asset Details
Do you wish to reserve the book?
Endoparasite communities of New Zealand Penguins differ over time and among species
Hey, we have placed the reservation for you!
By the way, why not check out events that you can attend while you pick your title.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place the reservation. Kindly try again later.
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
Endoparasite communities of New Zealand Penguins differ over time and among species
Do you wish to request the book?
Endoparasite communities of New Zealand Penguins differ over time and among species
Please be aware that the book you have requested cannot be checked out. If you would like to checkout this book, you can reserve another copy
We have requested the book for you!
Your request is successful and it will be processed during the Library working hours. Please check the status of your request in My Requests.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place your request. Kindly try again later.
Journal Article
Endoparasite communities of New Zealand Penguins differ over time and among species
2025
Overview
Parasites can provide valuable insights into the ecology and health of their hosts and the state of the surrounding ecosystem. In this study, we describe the helminth parasite communities infecting penguin species in Otago, New Zealand (little blue penguin, Fiordland crested penguin, Snares crested penguin, erect crested penguin and yellow-eyed penguin). We investigate differences in parasite communities among penguin species, and changes over time for little blue penguins. In total, 19 parasite species representing 8 families (Desmidocercidae, Anisakidae, Acuariidae, Capillariidae, Tetrabothriidae, Heterophyidae, Renicolidae and Polymorphidae) were recorded from 121 penguin individuals. Parasite assemblages differed among penguin species, likely reflective of their differences in diet and feeding strategies. We also observed significant changes in the composition of parasite communities of little blue penguins using samples from a 30-year timespan (1993–2023). There was an overall increase in parasite diversity over time, including some species of potential disease concern, which could reflect a shift in prey availability of fish in the area. Our findings contribute to the understanding of penguin ecology and emphasise the use of parasites as indicators of ecological change.
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg,Springer,Springer Nature B.V
Subject
We currently cannot retrieve any items related to this title. Kindly check back at a later time.