A detailed review of flea biology and a case study of host-parasite relationships. Num Pages: 610 pages, 150 b/w illus. 29 tables. BIC Classification: PSGH; PSVS; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1330. . 2008. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Functional and Evolutionary Ecology of Fleas: A Model for Ecological Parasitology
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 052188277X
ISBN 13: 9780521882774
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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Fleas are one of the most interesting and fascinating taxa of ectoparasites. All species in this relatively small order are obligatory haematophagous (blood-feeding) parasites of higher vertebrates. This book examines how functional, ecological and evolutionary patterns and processes of host-parasite relationships are realized in this particular system. As such it provides an in-depth case study of a host-parasite system, demonstrating how fleas can be used as a model taxon for testing ecological and evolutionary hypotheses. The book moves from basic descriptive aspects, to functional issues and finally to evolutionary explanations. It extracts several general principles that apply equally well to other host-parasite systems, so it appeals not only to flea biologists but also to 'mainstream' parasitologists and ecologists.

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Fleas are one of the most fascinating taxa of ectoparasites. This book examines how functional, ecological and evolutionary patterns of host-parasite relationships are realized in this system. It extracts general principles that apply to other host-parasite systems, so it appeals to flea biologists and 'mainstream' parasitologists and ecologists.

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