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sexual dimorphism in immune response — RMBL Knowledge Commons

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sexual dimorphism in immune response

Scope: population ecology

Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

Local Knowledge Graph (Top 43 entities)

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Knowledge graph centered on sexual dimorphism in immune response with 43 nodes and 133 connections. Top connected: Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, Gothic, Pekania pennanti, Colorado East River Valley, Salix lucida subsp. lasiandra.

Definition

Marked differences between sexes in immune response, with males often having smaller spleens and higher testosterone levels linked to immunosuppression

Related Terms (1)

immunocompetence handicap

Publications (1)

Patterns of ectoparasite prevalence in the mountain white-crowned sparrow, <i></i>Zonotrichia leucophrys oriantha<i></i>

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