On the More Important Parasites of the Higher Animals
Author | : George Henry Perkins |
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Total Pages | : 40 |
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Author | : George Henry Perkins |
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Total Pages | : 40 |
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Author | : Janice Moore |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 329 |
Release | : 2002-01-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 019534913X |
When a parasite invades an ant, does the ant behave like other ants? Maybe not-and if it doesn't, who, if anyone, benefits from the altered behaviors? The parasite? The ant? Parasites and the Behavior of Animals shows that parasite-induced behavioral alterations are more common than we might realize, and it places these alterations in an evolutionary and ecological context. Emphasizing eukaryotic parasites, the book examines the adaptive nature of behavioral changes associated with parasitism, exploring the effects of these changes on parasite transmission, parasite avoidance, and the fitness of both host and parasite. The behavioral changes and their effects are not always straightforward. To the extent that virulence, for instance, is linked to parasite transmission, the evolutionary interests of parasite and host will diverge, and the current winner of the contest to maximize reproductive rates may not be clear, or, for that matter, inevitable. Nonetheless, by affecting susceptibility, host/parasite lifespan and fecundity, and transmission itself, host behavior influences parameters that are basic to our comprehension of how parasites invade host populations, and fundamentally, how parasites evolve. Such an understanding is important for a wide range of scientists, from ecologists and parasitologists to evolutionary, conservation and behavioral biologists: The behavioral alterations that parasites induce can subtly and profoundly affect the distribution and abundance of animals.
Author | : Elmer Ray Noble |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 606 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Science |
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Author | : National Academy of Sciences |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 433 |
Release | : 2017-01-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309444225 |
Biodiversity-the genetic variety of life-is an exuberant product of the evolutionary past, a vast human-supportive resource (aesthetic, intellectual, and material) of the present, and a rich legacy to cherish and preserve for the future. Two urgent challenges, and opportunities, for 21st-century science are to gain deeper insights into the evolutionary processes that foster biotic diversity, and to translate that understanding into workable solutions for the regional and global crises that biodiversity currently faces. A grasp of evolutionary principles and processes is important in other societal arenas as well, such as education, medicine, sociology, and other applied fields including agriculture, pharmacology, and biotechnology. The ramifications of evolutionary thought also extend into learned realms traditionally reserved for philosophy and religion. The central goal of the In the Light of Evolution (ILE) series is to promote the evolutionary sciences through state-of-the-art colloquia-in the series of Arthur M. Sackler colloquia sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences-and their published proceedings. Each installment explores evolutionary perspectives on a particular biological topic that is scientifically intriguing but also has special relevance to contemporary societal issues or challenges. This tenth and final edition of the In the Light of Evolution series focuses on recent developments in phylogeographic research and their relevance to past accomplishments and future research directions.
Author | : Richard Ashford |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2003-01-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780415276887 |
Homo sapiens rank among the most parasitized of all animals. In part this is because we know so much about all aspects of the biology of our species, but in addition, our varied habitat and diet and our global distribution exposes us to more infections than any other species. Whereas some familiar parasitic infections are responsible for much human disease and suffering, the great majority are rare or obscure forms ignored by all but the most comprehensive texts. The Parasites of Homo sapiens: An Annotated checklist of the Protozoa, Helminths and Arthropods for Which We Are Home, 2nd Edition presents a comprehensive listing of them all. Closely following the pattern of the first edition, this new edition incorporates a wealth of further information and data from the most recently published research findings. An indispensable guide for all parasitologists, it presents a comprehensive checklist of all animals naturally parasitic in or on the human body. Each parasite listed includes a complete summary of its characteristics. The structure of each entry includes: The scientific name of the parasite Synonyms for scientific names Status of reported human cases Geographical distribution and abundance Parasite habitat on humans Hosts Transmission mechanisms Human risk factors Indication of host-specificity status
Author | : Albert O. Bush |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 580 |
Release | : 2001-03-22 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780521664479 |
Explains parasite biology as a branch of ecology - essential reading for zoology and ecology students.
Author | : Timothy M. Goater |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 515 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0521190282 |
Synthesizes the latest developments in the ecology and evolution of animal parasites for a new generation of parasitologists.
Author | : Serge Morand |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 503 |
Release | : 2015-02-26 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1107037654 |
By joining phylogenetics and evolutionary ecology, this book explores the patterns of parasite diversity while revealing diversification processes.
Author | : Robert Poulin |
Publisher | : Smithsonian Institution |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2014-05-27 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1935623494 |
This comprehensive, groundbreaking book on the biodiversity of parasites offers a clear and accessible explanation of how parasite biodiversity provides insight into the history and biogeography of other organisms, the structure of ecosystems, and the processes that lead to the diversification of life.
Author | : Andrew B. Forbes |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 391 |
Release | : 2020-11-17 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 178924515X |
Understanding parasite biology and impact is essential when giving advice on parasite control in farm animals. In the first review devoted to parasites of domestic cattle and sheep alone, this book provides in-depth, focused advice which can be tailored to individual farms. It considers the impact of parasites, both as individual species and as co-infections, as well as epidemiological information, monitoring, and diagnostic procedures. Supported throughout by diagrams and photos to aid diagnosis, it also reviews the basis for control measures such as the responsible use of parasiticides, adaptive animal husbandry and other management practices.