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Evolution


Title:Predator-induced defense makes Daphnia more vulnerable to parasites
Author(s):Yin M; Laforsch C; Lohr JN; Wolinska J;
Address:"Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, Department Biology II, Grosshaderner Str. 2, D-82152 Planegg-Martinsried, Germany"
Journal Title:Evolution
Year:2011
Volume:20110222
Issue:5
Page Number:1482 - 1488
DOI: 10.1111/j.1558-5646.2011.01240.x
ISSN/ISBN:1558-5646 (Electronic) 0014-3820 (Linking)
Abstract:"Inducible defensive traits against herbivores or predators are widespread in plants and animals. Theory predicts that defended morphs have greater fitness in the presence of predators, but lower fitness than undefended morphs in the absence of predators. If such costs did not exist, then a constitutively defended morph would be favored by natural selection; yet, evidence for such costs has been elusive. Our current work reveals a significant cost to inducible defenses. Using the waterflea (Daphnia) model system, we show that induced defended morphs are significantly more vulnerable to infection by a virulent yeast parasite than undefended morphs. In two independent experiments, the proportion of successful infections and the number of parasite spores were higher among defended versus undefended Daphnia. Thus, by demonstrating a previously unknown and environmentally relevant cost to inducible defenses, this study enhances our understanding of adaptive phenotypic plasticity and its evolution"
Keywords:"Adaptation, Physiological Animals Biological Evolution Daphnia/*microbiology/*physiology Female Food Chain Germany Metschnikowia/*physiology Pheromones/metabolism Selection, Genetic;"
Notes:"MedlineYin, Mingbo Laforsch, Christian Lohr, Jennifer N Wolinska, Justyna eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 2011/04/28 Evolution. 2011 May; 65(5):1482-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1558-5646.2011.01240.x. Epub 2011 Feb 22"

 
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