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Changes in local free-living parasite populations in response to cleaner manipulation over 12 years
Grutter, A.S.; Sikkel, P.C.; Blomberg, S.P.; Box, S.; Bshary, R. (Springer, 2019)Predation on parasites is an important ecological process, but few experimental studies have examined the long-term impacts on the prey. Cleaner fish prey upon large numbers and selectively feed on the larger individuals ... -
Parasite infestation increases on coral reefs without cleaner fish
Grutter, A.S.; Sikkel, P.C.; De Brauwer, M.; Bshary, R.; Cheney, K.L. (Springer, 2018)Mutualisms are pivotal in shaping ecological communities. Iconic images of cleaner fish entering the mouths of predatory fish clients to remove ectoparasites epitomize their mutual benefit. Experimental manipulations of ...