感染-营养反:脂肪支持病原体清除,但病原体减少脂肪在野生哺乳动物

Rachel A Smiley1,2, Brittany L Wagler1, William H Edwards3

  • 1Haub School of the Environment and Natural Resources, 804 E Fremont Street, Laramie, WY 82071, USA.

概括

宿主脂肪储量影响病原体清除,感染在大角羊中造成显著的能量成本. 这些病原体负担会影响生存和繁殖,特别是在有限的粮食资源下.

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