WHAT THE EVIDENCE SAYS
Philornis larval loads were higher in exotic-tree habitat than fragmented habitat, whereas nest-mite loads were lower in both native- and exotic-tree habitat than fragmented areas.
WHY IT MATTERS / OUR READ
A vegetation change can affect distinct parasite groups differently; one burden metric is not whole-system health.
CAVEATS / UNCERTAINTY
Unreplicated habitat sectors and confounded site differences prevent a causal tree-cover claim.
SOURCE
Parasitology Research (27 Oct 2026)
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