Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Immunological, pathological and biochemical aspects of parasitism; 3. The protozoa; 4. Platyhelminthes: the flatworms; 5. Nematoda: the roundworms; 6. Acanthocephala: the thorny-headed worms; 7. Pentastomida: the tongue worms; 8. The arthropoda; 9. Parasitism in other metazoan groups; 10. Population concepts; 11. Factors infuencing parasite populations; 12. Influence of parasites on host populations; 13. From reproduction and transmission to colonization; 14. Communities of parasites; 15. Biogeographical aspects; 16. Evolutionary aspects; Glossary; Index.
Explains parasite biology as a branch of ecology - essential reading for zoology and ecology students.
'The authors and publishers have succeeded in producing a book that conveys all the fascinating complexity of host-parasite associations, and that should stimulate students to pursue postgraduate research and careers in parasitology. I would not hesitate to recommend it as the textbook of choice for any parasitology course with an ecological flavour.' Robert Poulin, Parasitology 'The book is well written, clearly structured and excellently illustrated.' Zoologischer Anzeiger '... useful as an introduction to parasitology ... the book will find its place on the shelf of already accomplished parasitologists, too.' Jiri Lom, Folia Parasitologica '... going to be a very useful textbook ... this is an excellent book ... and a bargain at the price.' F. E. G. Cox, Biologist
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