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Parasitism The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites

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, Vancouver Island University, British Columbia, , University of Lethbridge, Alberta, , Wake Forest University, North Carolina
Published 2013

Description

Reflecting the enormous advances made in the field over the past ten years, this text synthesizes the latest developments in the ecology and evolution of animal parasites against a backdrop of parallel advances in parasite systematics, biodiversity and life cycles. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to meet the needs of a new generation of parasitology students. Balancing traditional approaches in parasitology with modern studies in parasite ecology and evolution, the authors present basic ecological principles as a unifying…

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Key features

  • Thoroughly revised to meet the needs of a new generation of parasitology students, whether their interest is in ecology, conservation biology, evolution, immunology or health sciences
  • Balances traditional approaches in parasitology with modern studies in ecology and evolution, presenting a unique framework to help students understand the complexities of the subject
  • Using a minimum of jargon and mathematical detail, the text is richly illustrated with over 300 figures and numerous case study boxes to aid and encourage students

About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139047876
  • Subjects Life Sciences,Microbiology and Immunology,Zoology
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 16 December 2013
    • ISBN: 9780521190282
    • Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
    • Weight: 1.28kg
    • Contains: 283 b/w illus. 30 colour illus. 2 tables
    • Page extent: 524 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 16 December 2013
    • ISBN: 9780521122054
    • Dimensions (mm): 246 x 189 mm
    • Weight: 1.11kg
    • Contains: 283 b/w illus. 30 colour illus. 2 tables
    • Page extent: 510 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 28 May 2018
    • ISBN: 9781139047876

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