Smith D H
J Wildl Dis. 1978 Jan;14(1):28-39. doi: 10.7589/0090-3558-14.1.28.
Peromyscus maniculatus subjected to bot fly (Cuterebra) parasitism in the laboratory showed significant changes in amount and temporal distribution of several activity patterns. Strenuous activities, such as running in an exercise wheel or stereotypic somersaulting, declined while less strenuous activities associated with maintenance behaviors increased. Diurnal response to handling and disturbance declined significantly in infected mice. The temporal distribution of nocturnal activity was altered, and may affect vulnerability of infected mice to small predators. Most changes persisted for at least a week postinfection.
在实验室中遭受肤蝇（Cuterebra）寄生的鹿鼠在几种活动模式的数量和时间分布上表现出显著变化。剧烈活动，如在运动轮中奔跑或刻板的翻跟头，减少了，而与维持行为相关的不太剧烈的活动增加了。受感染小鼠对处理和干扰的日间反应显著下降。夜间活动的时间分布发生了改变，这可能会影响受感染小鼠对小型捕食者的易感性。大多数变化在感染后至少持续一周。
