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Only a few parasites thrive on islands

A study of avian malaria parasites in the Canary and Madeira archipelagos shows that the typical characteristics of island communities of parasites can evolve very quickly.

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Only a few parasites thrive on islands

A study of avian malaria parasites in the Canary and Madeira archipelagos shows that the typical characteristics of island communities of parasites can evolve very quickly