Social behaviour is a key determinant of virome diversity in New Zealand passerines
Wild birds are important reservoirs of viral diversity and can play key roles in the emergence and dispersal of infectious diseases. Their ability to harbour multiple infections without overt disease, combined with their mobility and ecological interactions, creates opportunities for viruses to spread across species and geographic regions. Despite this, the factors shaping avian viromes remain…
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