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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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Table of contents (28 chapters)
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Introduction and definitions
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Major taxa parasitic on micromammals
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Patterns
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"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)
"Parasitic infections of small mammals are extremely common, and it is the goal of Micromammals and Macroparasites. … this volume offers an excellent starting place for future research. … Students and senior researchers … can greatly benefit from having a copy of Micromammals and Macroparasites on their bookshelf: it is a vital reference for anyone interested in studying ecological and evolutionary interactions between mammals and their parasites." (Jessica E. Light, Journal of Mammal evolution, Vol. 16, 2009)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Micromammals and Macroparasites
Book Subtitle: From Evolutionary Ecology to Management
Editors: Serge Morand, Boris R. Krasnov, Robert Poulin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-36025-4
Publisher: Springer Tokyo
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Tokyo 2006
Hardcover ISBN: 978-4-431-36024-7Published: 21 September 2006
Softcover ISBN: 978-4-431-54692-4Published: 28 October 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-4-431-36025-4Published: 27 January 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 647
Number of Illustrations: 100 illustrations in colour
Topics: Molecular Medicine, Animal Ecology, Zoology