Parasitism : The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites
Editorial Reviews
Review
'The authors and publishers have succeeded in producing a book that conveys all the fascinating complexity of host-parasite associations, and that should stimulate students to pursue postgraduate research and careers in parasitology. I would not hesitate to recommend it as the textbook of choice for any parasitology course with an ecological flavour.' Robert Poulin, Parasitology
'The book is well written, clearly structured and excellently illustrated.' Zoologischer Anzeiger
'... useful as an introduction to parasitology ... the book will find its place on the shelf of already accomplished parasitologists, too.' Jiri Lom, Folia Parasitologica
Book Description
Nearly all living organisms are exploited by some sort of parasite. But what are parasites? How many different types are there? What exactly is parasitism? In this undergraduate textbook parasitism is described as an ecological relationship. Ecology implies the study of the interaction between organisms and their environments and the fact that parasites' hosts are alive makes this concept even more exciting, combining traditionally disparate disciplines such as immunology and physiology with ecology and epidemiology! All the major groups of animal parasites are described, who they are, how they live, their biogeography, evolution, the influence they exert on their hosts' populations, their immunological, pathological, and biochemical implications. Written in an accessible style, the subject matter is brought to life with numerous illustrations and textboxes containing anecdotal, interesting, and supplementary material. Essential for all undergraduate students studying parasitology, Parasitism: The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites will also be useful reading for graduates and researchers in zoology and ecology.
Parasitism: The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites,Albert O. Bush,Jacqueline C. Fernández,Gerald W. Esch,J. Richard Seed,Cambridge University Press,0521664470,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Ecology,Parasites,Parasitism,Parasitology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Animal ecology,Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates
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