Host-Parasite Evolution
Published on 1. January 1997
Book
Hardback
486 pages
978-0-19-854893-5 (ISBN)
Description
This question-oriented volume seeks to bridge the gap between evolutionary ecologists and parasitologists. A range of experts have written chapters that review general concepts and provide a detailed survey of the parasites of a major group of hosts. The book concludes with extensive reviews of methods used to study bird parasites. It should be of use to anyone interested in understanding host-parasite interactions, particularly from an evolutionary perspective.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
4 halftones, 77 line figures, bibliography
ISBN-13
978-0-19-854893-5 (9780198548935)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Chapter 1 - Introduction. Part I: General Principles. Chapter 2 - Parasite-mediated natural selection. Chapter 3 - Immune defence: genetic control. Chapter 4 - Behavioural defence. Chapter 5 - Parasite-mediated sexual selection: endocrine aspects. Chapter 6 - Parasitism and the evolution of host life history. Chapter 7 - Host-parasite processes and demographic consequences. Chapter 8 - The role of parasites in bird conservation. Chapter 9 - Community ecology of parasites and free-living animals. Chapter 10 - Comparative studies of host parasite communities. Chapter 11 - Host-parasite cospeciation: history, principles and prospects. Chapter 12 - Host-parasite cospeciation, host switching and missing the boat. Part II: Avian Models. Chapter 13 - Birds as habitat for parasites. Chapter 14 - Viruses, bacteria and fungi of birds. Chapter 15 - Protozoa, helminths and arthropods of birds. Chapter 16 - Avian brood parasites. Chapter 17 - Conclusion: Evolution of host-parasite interactions