Functional and Evolutionary Ecology of Fleas : A Model for Ecological Parasitology
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
052188277X
ISBN-13
9780521882774
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 8th, 2008
Print length
610 Pages
Weight
1,330 grams
Dimensions
25.30 x 17.90 x 3.20 cms
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Fleas are one of the most fascinating taxa of ectoparasites. This book examines how functional, ecological and evolutionary patterns of host-parasite relationships are realized in this system. It extracts general principles that apply to other host-parasite systems, so it appeals to flea biologists and 'mainstream' parasitologists and ecologists.
Fleas are one of the most interesting and fascinating taxa of ectoparasites. All species in this relatively small order are obligatory haematophagous (blood-feeding) parasites of higher vertebrates. This book examines how functional, ecological and evolutionary patterns and processes of host-parasite relationships are realized in this particular system. As such it provides an in-depth case study of a host-parasite system, demonstrating how fleas can be used as a model taxon for testing ecological and evolutionary hypotheses. The book moves from basic descriptive aspects, to functional issues and finally to evolutionary explanations. It extracts several general principles that apply equally well to other host-parasite systems, so it appeals not only to flea biologists but also to 'mainstream' parasitologists and ecologists.
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