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Costs and Benefits of Experimentally Induced Changes in the Allocation of Growth versus Immune Function under Differential Exposure to Ectoparasites
Tekijät: Pitala N, Siitari H, Gustafsson L, Brommer JE
Kustantaja: PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
Julkaisuvuosi: 2010
Journal: PLoS ONE
Tietokannassa oleva lehden nimi: PLOS ONE
Lehden akronyymi: PLOS ONE
Artikkelin numero: ARTN e10814
Vuosikerta: 5
Numero: 5
Sivujen määrä: 8
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0010814
Rinnakkaistallenteen osoite: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/Publication/3757160
Conclusions: We found no strong benefits of an increased investment in immunocompetence in a parasite-rich environment. Any deviation from the growth trajectory (due to changes in allocation induced by methionine) is largely detrimental for survival. Hence, while costs are apparent identifying the benefits of investment in immunocompetence during ontogeny is challenging.
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