Population Dynamics of Mus musculus and its Parasites in Mallee Wheatlands in Victoria During and After a Drought
| dc.contributor.author | Grant R. Singleton | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2014-09-11T05:17:47Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2014-09-11T05:17:47Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1985 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The population dynamics and parasite fauna of wild mice in mallee wheatlands were monitored every 6th week from November 1982 to November 1983. Endo- and ectoparasites were examined in 355 mice sampled from three habitats: farm buildings, crops, and surrounds of permanent water. Presence of ectoparasites was independent of that of endoparasites. Number of parasite species and prevalence of infection were lowest in summer, a period of severe drought. Post drought, seasonal differences in the number of parasite species were not significant but prevalence of parasite infection increased significantly. Prevalence and mean intensity of infection varied for each parasite species. Prevalence of many species differed with habitat, both within and between seasons. Generally, reasons for these differences were not clear. The prevalence and intensity of parasitism was independent of mouse population density. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | Aust. Wildl. Res., 1985, 12, 437-45 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/5604 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.title | Population Dynamics of Mus musculus and its Parasites in Mallee Wheatlands in Victoria During and After a Drought | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |