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Evolutionsbiologie Genotypic interactions between hosts and parasites in a   Population-genetic dynamics of earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) and their gregarine parasite Monocystis in natural populations. Establishment of genetic markers (microsatellites, mtDNA) for host and parasites. Investigation of local adaptation in the parasites and natural fluctuations in genotype frequencies. Drittmittelgeber: DFG Beteiligte Wissenschaftler: Prof. Nico K. Michiels (Leiter), Dr. J. Hinrich G. v. d. Schulenburg, Stuart G. Field, V. Thirumalaisamy Palanichamy Veröffentlichungen: Field SG, Michiels NK (submitted) Does the Gregarine Monocystis sp. manipulate host surface behaviour in the earthworm Lumbricus terrestris? Soil Biology & Biochemistry Field SG, Michiels NK (in press) Parasitism and growth in the earthworm Lumbricus terrestris: fitness costs of the gregarine parasite Monocystis sp. Parasitology. Field SG, Kurtz J, Cooper EL and Michiels NK (2004) Evaluation of an Innate Immune Reaction to Parasites in Earthworms. J. invert. Pathol. 86:45-49 Field SG, Schirp HJ and Michiels NK (2003) The influence of Monocystis sp. infection on growth and mating behaviour of the earthworm Lumbricus terrestris. Canadian Journal of Zoology 81: 1161-1167.