Trouble with parasites? Just migrate!
Friday, May 27, 2016 - 14:50
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Why do animals migrate? Explanations behind the evolution of such a costly, yet common behavior are varied. However, rarely do parasites and pathogens figure into the story. Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the University of Neuchâtel think this is an important oversight, and have worked out the math to prove it.