Host phylogeny and elevation predict infection by avian haemosporidians in a diverse New Guinean bird community

• Published in: Journal of biogeography Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 23 - 31
• Main Authors: Lau, Geoffrey C. F., Class Freeman, Alexandra M., Pulgarín‐R, Paulo, Cadena, Carlos Daniel, Ricklefs, Robert E., Freeman, Benjamin G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.01.2023
• Subjects: altitudinal gradient; avian malaria; biotic interactions; Birds; blood parasite; Conservation areas; elevational gradient; Genera; Hypotheses; Infections; Parasites; phylogenetic signal; Phylogenetics; Phylogeny; tropical mountain

Aim The biotic interactions hypothesis predicts that interactions between species are stronger at lower elevations compared to higher elevations. We tested whether this prediction is met by examining elevational patterns in avian haemosporidian infections in New Guinean birds. Location YUS Conservat...