Parasitism and mass extinction: How did parasite prevalence, abundance, body size and host — NSF Award to University of Missouri-C
Despite their negative reputations, parasites are important parts of healthy ecosystems. They have been shown to promote increased biodiversity in living communities and stabilize the population sizes of other species. Many parasites rely on three or more other species to complete their life cycle and their success ref
| Award title | Parasitism and mass extinction: How did parasite prevalence, abundance, body size and host |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2409210 |
| Awardee | University of Missouri-Columbia |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MO |
| Amount obligated | $444,594 |
| Principal investigator | John Huntley |
| Program | Sedimentary Geo & Paleobiology |
| Start date | 08/15/2024 |
| Abstract | Despite their negative reputations, parasites are important parts of healthy ecosystems. They have been shown to promote increased biodiversity in living communities and stabilize the population sizes of other species. Many parasites rely on three or more other species to complete their life cycle and their success reflects a well-functioning ecosystem. What happens to these parasites and hosts after a mass extinction? This research will evaluate the impact of a 2.5-million-year-old mass extinct |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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