Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites

From individuals to communities

Häftad, Engelska, 1997

AvRobert Poulin

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Parasites evolve under selective pressures which are different from those acting on free-living organisms. This textbook presents these pressures and shows 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 prove useful for advanced undergraduate biologists who are studying evolutionary biology, ecology, population biology, parasitology and evolutionary ecology. It should also be of interest to postgraduate students and researchers in the same fields.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1997-09-30
Mått155 x 235 x 13 mm
Vikt344 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor214
Upplaga1997
FörlagChapman and Hall
ISBN9780412793707

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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.