Ecology Chapter 13 ECU

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phyoalexins
In some bird, mammal, and fish species, females select mates based on

traits that indicate that a male has effective defenses.
A group of proteins known as the-------------- is a key part of vertebrate immune systems.

major histocompatibility complex (MHC)
The more ----------------, the better the protection from a range of parasites

MHC proteins
As with the snails and trematodes, common host genotypes decrease in frequency because

they are attacked by many; leading to increase in previously rare genotypes
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Ecology Chapter 13 ECU

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