TY  - BOOK
AU  - Poulin, R.
TI  - Evolutionary Ecology of parasites
SN  - 9780691120850
AV  - DUCE QL757.P56 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - New Jersey
PB  - Precenton University
KW  - Science
KW  - Parasites
KW  - Parasites ecology
KW  - Parasites evolution
N1  - includes  bibliographical references and index
N2  - Parasites have evolved independently in numerous animal lineages, and they now make up a considerable proportion of the biodiversity of life. Not only do they impact humans and other animals in fundamental ways, but in recent years they have become a powerful model system for the study of ecology and evolution, with practical applications in disease prevention. this text presents an evolutionary framework for the study of parasite biology, combining theory with empirical examples for a broader understanding of why parasites are as they are and do what they do. An up-to-date synthesis of the field, the book is an ideal teaching tool for advanced courses on the subject. Pointing toward promising directions and setting a research agenda, it will also be an invaluable reference for researchers who seek to extend our knowledge of parasite ecology and evolution
ER  -