Micromammals and Macroparasites: From Evolutionary Ecology to Management

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 647 pages
• Published by: Springer
• Edition: 1st Edition September 21, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 4431360247
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-4431360247
• Book Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 2.5 pounds

Product Review


From the reviews:

"In this welcome reference for practitioners in the fields of parasitology, ecology, wildlife biology, and evolution, 52 contributors from 15 nations have compiled 28 chapters summarizing up-to-date research results in logical sequence. … Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates and above." (H. N. Cunningham, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (9), May, 2007)

Product Description


Small mammals are among the most ubiquitous and important components of terrestrial ecosystems. They have coevolved, and now coexist, with a diverse array of parasites, such that not only are all aspects of their biology influenced by parasitism but they also play key roles in the transmission and maintenance of parasitic diseases. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the diversity and biology of metazoan parasites affecting small mammals, of their impact on host individuals and populations, and of the management implications of these parasites for conservation biology and human welfare. Designed for a broad, multidisciplinary audience, it will be an essential resource for researchers, students, and practitioners alike in the fields of parasitology, evolutionary ecology, wildlife management, and conservation biology.