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Micromammals and Macroparasites: From Evolutionary Ecology to Management

By Serge Morand , Boris R. Krasnov , Robert Poulin , A. Allan Degen (auth.) , Serge Morand Ph. D. , Boris R. Krasnov Ph. D. , Robert Poulin Ph. D. (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer Japan
Year
2006
ISBN
978-4-431-36024-7, 978-4-431-36025-4
DOI
10.1007/978-4-431-36025-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (6997290 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
647\639
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Molecular Medicine; Animal Ecology; Zoology

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.

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