TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thomas, F.
AU  - Renaud, Francois
AU  - Guegan, J.
TI  - Parasitism and ecosystems
SN  - 9780198529873
AV  - DUCE QL757.P2825 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - New York
PB  - Oxford University
KW  - Science
KW  - parasitism
KW  - ecology
N1  - includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - For several years there has been a growing interest in understanding the dynamics of parasites in ecosystems, as well as the diversity of ways in which they influence ecosystem functioning through their effects on host populations and communities. Ecologists, epidemiologists, evolutionary biologists, and other scientists are increasingly coming to realise that parasites must be taken into account when studying ecosystems. Parasitism and Ecosystems summarizes current knowledge on this topic, providing a comprehensive overview for researchers and students. It represents the first synthesis of both the roles and the consequences of pathogens in ecosystems, utilizing well-documented case-studies to illustrate the main issues as well as identifying prospects for future research
ER  -