A Functional Biology of Parasitism

Name: A Functional Biology of Parasitism
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ISBN: 9780412399107

Ecological and Evolutionary Implications

Gerald W. Esch, James W. Fernandez

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English

Chapman and Hall
30 November 1992

Medical parasitology; Parasitology (non-medical); Zoology & animal sciences

Series: Functional Biology Series

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Parasitism is a lifestyle employed by over 50% of all known species at some point in their life histories. The book focuses on the functional biology of parasitism, primarily within an ecological context. The concept of parasitism is reviewed and analyzed, with special emphasis given to Crofton's quantitative approach. Discussions follow on the manner in which parasite population biology is influenced by both density-independent and density-dependent constraints. Consideration is then given to those systems in which parasites are known to affect host population dynamics; both epidemiological and epizootiological case histories are described. Life history strategies are described from the perspective of parasite reproduction and colonization, and host behaviour. The biology of parasitism is then emphasized at the infra-, component, and compound levels in vertebrate and molluscan hosts. Finally, host-parasite relationships are discussed from the standpoint of their genetics, micro- and macroevolution, and biogeography.

By: Gerald W. Esch, James W. Fernandez
Imprint: Chapman and Hall
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 600g
ISBN: 9780412399107
ISBN 10: 0412399105
Series: Functional Biology Series
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 30 November 1992
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print