Parasitism The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites
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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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