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ArticleJournal of parasitology research2025

Distribution of the Quill Mite

Zbigniew Kwieciński, Adam Linkowski, Jan Hušek, Maciej Skoracki

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Article in Journal of parasitology research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Zbigniew KwiecińskiDepartment of Avian Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3749-0619
Adam LinkowskiDepartment of Animal Morphology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5324-0389
Jan HušekDepartment of Zoology, National Museum of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9589-8519
Maciej SkorackiDepartment of Animal Morphology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7416-3580

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Abstract

Background: Birds and their parasites have coevolved over millions of years, forming intricate relationships that shape biodiversity. Until recently, little was known about the mites parasitizing owl feathers. Quill mites of the family Syringophilidae (Acariformes: Prostigmata) are highly specialised ectoparasites that reside within feather quills. Despite their widespread occurrence, their diversity, distribution and host associations remain poorly understood. This study investigated the distribution and ecological interactions of the quill mite Methods: A total of 196 owl specimens were examined. Feathers were categorised as follows: primaries (P), secondaries (S), rectrices (T), primary greater upper-wing coverts (PGUppC), secondary greater upper-wing coverts (SGUppC), alula feathers (Af) and scapular greater coverts. Results: Prevalence was relatively low across hosts: 9.3% (CI = 4.9%-16.5%; Conclusion: Our findings indicate that

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Acariectoparasiteshost-parasite relationshipLong-eared OwlMarsh Owlquill mitesShort-eared OwlSyringophilidae

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