Table 1 Host traits.
From: Comparative tests of ectoparasite species richness in seabirds
Variables | Charadriiformes | Pelecaniiformes | Procellariiformes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | (n = 241) | (n = 50) | (n = 122) |
Body mass (g) | 144 | 35 | 53 |
Wingspan (cm) | 108 | 22 | 30 |
Body Size (cm) | 145 | 31 | 64 |
Bill Length (mm) | 73 | 12 | 54 |
Longevity (months) | 112 | 21 | 29 |
Clutch Size(count) | 110 | 35 | 46 |
Population Size (estimated numbers) | 188 | 37 | 78 |
Geographic range (km2) | 193 | 41 | 80 |
Diving behaviour | 182 | 45 | 77 |