Micromammals and Macroparasites From Evolutionary Ecology to Management

About this book

Small mammals are among the most ubiquitous and important components of terrestrial ecosystems. They have coevolved, and now coexist, with a diverse array of parasites, such that not only are all aspects of their biology influenced by parasitism but they also play key roles in the transmission and maintenance of parasitic diseases.

Micromammals and Macroparasites provides a comprehensive survey of the diversity and biology of metazoan parasites affecting small mammals, of their impact on host individuals and populations, and of the management implications of these parasites for conservation biology and human welfare. Designed for a broad, multidisciplinary audience, it will be an essential resource for researchers, students, and practitioners alike in the fields of parasitology, evolutionary ecology, wildlife management, and conservation biology.

Contents

Preface
Contents
List of Authors

Part I. Introduction and Definitions
Part II. Major Taxa Parasitic on Micromammals
Part III. Patterns
Part IV. Processes
Part V. Management and Case Studies

Index

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