Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Haemosporidian parasite infections in grouse and ptarmigan: Prevalence and genetic diversity of blood parasites in resident Alaskan birds

  • Reference: Smith, M. M., C. Van Hemert, and R. Merizon. 2016. Haemosporidian parasite infections in grouse and ptarmigan: Prevalence and genetic diversity of blood parasites in resident Alaskan birds. International Journal for Parasitology: Paraistes and Wildlife 5(3):229-239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2016.07.003
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Richard A. Merizon, Matthew M. Smith, Caroline Van Hemert
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  • GMUs or Areas: 01, 02, 07, 09, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 25
  • Keywords: haemosporidian parasites, spruce grouse, Falcipennis canadensis, ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus, rock ptarmigan, Lagopus muta, willow ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus, white-tailed ptarmigan, Lagopus leucura, sooty grouse, Dendrogapus fuligninosus, sharp-tailed grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2016.07.003 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Matthew M. Smith
  • Programs: Wildlife Health
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Rock Ptarmigan, Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-Tailed Grouse, Sooty Grouse, Spruce Grouse, White-Tailed Ptarmigan, Willow Ptarmigan
  • Species Categories: Birds, Small Game
  • Title: Haemosporidian parasite infections in grouse and ptarmigan: Prevalence and genetic diversity of blood parasites in resident Alaskan birds
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Genetics, Parasites, Research
  • Year: 2016

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