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A model for the evolution of parasite-host interactions based on the Maculinea-Myrmica system: Numerical simulations and multiple host behavior
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Nonlinear Analysis-real World Applications. Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, v. 13, n. 4, n. 1507, n. 1524, 2012.
1468-1218
WOS:000301008300001
10.1016/j.nonrwa.2011.10.008
Autor
de Assis, RA
Bonelli, S
Witek, M
Barbero, F
Casacci, LP
Balletto, E
Venturino, E
Ferreira, WC
Institución
Resumen
We present a mathematical model of parasite-host interactions inspired by the Maculinea-Myrmica system. Numerical simulations of the model were conducted in order to access the possibility of stable multiple host behavior in the model. Results indicate that multiple host behavior can be observed under natural conditions, although a division of the original parasite population into separate subpopulations, each adapted to one distinct host, is expected. Transitions from single to multiple host behavior are expected to occur if the relative host species abundances change or host's tolerance increases. Further model development and analysis are required to extend these results. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd 13 4 1507 1524 University of Torino Italian Ministry of University and Research (MIUR) FP6 BiodivERsA Eranet