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Superparasitism: a non-adaptive strategy? [An article from: Trends in Ecology & Evolution]
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Author(s)K. Tracy Reynolds, I.C. Hardy
PublisherElsevier
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Although once thought to be detrimental, superparasitism (where a host is parasitized more than once) by solitary parasitoids is now accepted to be an adaptive strategy. However, a recent study reveals that this might not always be the case. Varaldi et al. show that the superparasitism behaviour of the wasp Leptopilina boulardi is caused by a vertically and horizontally transmitted infectious agent. A reinterpretation of the adaptive significance of superparasitism in this species might therefore be required.
Description:
Although once thought to be detrimental, superparasitism (where a host is parasitized more than once) by solitary parasitoids is now accepted to be an adaptive strategy. However, a recent study reveals that this might not always be the case. Varaldi et al. show that the superparasitism behaviour of the wasp Leptopilina boulardi is caused by a vertically and horizontally transmitted infectious agent. A reinterpretation of the adaptive significance of superparasitism in this species might therefore be required.
