Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites

From individuals to communities

AvRobert Poulin

Inbunden, Engelska, 1997

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Beskrivning

Parasites evolve under selective pressures which are different from those acting on free-living organisms. The aim of this textbook is to present these pressures and to show how they have shaped the ecology of parasites over evolutionary time. Broad theoretical concepts are explained simply and clearly and illustrated throughout with example organisms. The book should be of interest to advanced undergraduate biologists who are studying evolutionary biology, ecology, population biology, parasitology and evolutionary ecology.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1997-10-31
Mått:156 x 234 x 17 mm
Vikt:509 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:214
Upplaga:1997
Förlag:Chapman and Hall
ISBN:9780412805608

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'The index is well organised. The book is necessary reading for any parasitologist interested in the ecology and evolution of parasites. It should also be read by ecologists working on other groups, who often tend to ignore parasites. Because of its clarity and conciseness, the book is also recommended as an introductory text for students.' International Journal for Parasitology, 28 (1998)

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Preface. Introduction. Origins of parasitism and complex life cycles. Host specificity. Evolution of parasite life history strategies. Strategies of host exploitation. Parasite aggregation: causes and consequences. Parasite population dynamics. Interactions between parasite species. Parasite infracommunity structure. Component communities and parasite faunas. Conclusion. Reference. Index.