a model for ecological parasitology Krasnov, Boris R Boris R. Krasnov. creator text New York Cambridge University 2008 monographic eng

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xiii, 593 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. The book examines fleas as a model system for understanding ecological parasitology. Fleas are obligate blood-feeding ectoparasites of vertebrates, making them ideal for studying host–parasite interactions. Krasnov integrates functional, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives to explain how fleas interact with their hosts, survive, reproduce, and adapt over time. The work progresses from descriptive ecology (what fleas do), to functional mechanisms (how they exploit hosts and environments), and finally to evolutionary explanations (why these strategies exist). By analyzing patterns such as host specificity, population structure, and parasite diversity, the book demonstrates how general ecological and evolutionary principles can be derived from flea–host systems. Overall, it presents fleas as a powerful model for testing broader hypotheses in ecology and evolution, offering insights that extend beyond parasitology to general biological theory By Boris R. Krasnov. Includes bibliographical references and index DUCE QL599.5 .K73 13 978-0-511-39878-0 http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/146 http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/146 DLC 260427 20260427061904.0 En