Feather mites may help clean birds' plumage, study shows

Feather mites help to remove bacteria and fungi from the feathers of birds, according to a new study by University of Alberta biologists. In fact, the relationship between these mites and their hosts could be considered mutualism, with bird feathers collecting food for mites to eat and mites providing the birds with healthier plumage.

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Higher elevation birds sport thicker down 'jackets' to survive the

How human transportation habits help explain the behavior of tiny

Higher elevation birds sport thicker down 'jackets' to survive the

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Sex, lice and videotape

Sex, lice and videotape

Sex, lice and videotape

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