Evolutionary Biology Of Parasites

Author : Peter W. Price
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691209425

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Evolutionary Biology of Parasites. (MPB-15), Volume 15 by Peter W. Price Pdf

In spite of the fact that parasites represent more than half of all living species of plants and animals, their role in the evolution of life on earth has been substantially underestimated. Here, for the first time within an evolutionary and ecological framework, Peter Price integrates the biological attributes that characterize parasites ranging from such diverse groups as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, to helminths, mites, insects, and parasitic flowering plants. Synthesizing systematics, ecology, behavioral biology, genetics, and biogeography, the author outlines the success of parasitism as a mode of life, the common features of the wide range of organisms that adopt such a way of life, the reasons for parasites' extraordinary potential for continued adaptive radiation, and their role in molding community structure by means of their impact on the evolution of host species. In demonstrating the importance of parasitic interactions for determining population patterns and geographical distributions, Dr. Price generates further discussion and suggests new areas for research.

Author : Robert Poulin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780412805608

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Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites by Robert Poulin Pdf

Parasites evolve under selective pressures which are different from those acting on free-living organisms. The aim of this textbook is to present these pressures and to show how they have shaped the ecology of parasites over evolutionary time. Broad theoretical concepts are explained simply and clearly and illustrated throughout with example organisms. The book will be an invaluable text for advanced undergraduate biologists who are studying evolutionary biology, ecology, population biology, parasitology and evoluationary ecology. It will also prove to be a valuable reference to postgraduate students and researchers in the same fields.

Author : G.W. Esch,J.C. Fernandez
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401123525

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A Functional Biology of Parasitism by G.W. Esch,J.C. Fernandez Pdf

Series Editor: Peter Calow, Department of Zoology, University of Sheffield, England The main aim of this series will be to illustrate and to explain the way organisms 'make a living' in nature. At the heart of this - their functional biology - is the way organisms acquire and then make use of resources in metabolism, movement, growth, reproduction, and so on. These processes will form the fundamental framework of all the books in the series. Each book will concentrate on a particular taxon (species, family, class or even phylum) and will bring together information on the form, physiology, ecology and evolutionary biology of the group. The aim will be not only to describe how organisms work, but also to consider why they have come to work in that way. By concentration on taxa which are well known, it is hoped that the series will not only illustrate the success of selection, but also show the constraints imposed upon it by the physiological, morphological and developmental limitations of the groups. Another important feature of the series will be its organismic orientation. Each book will emphasize the importance of functional integration in the day to-day lives and the evolution of organisms. This is crucial since, though it may be true that organisms can be considered as collections of gene determined traits, they nevertheless interact with their environment as integrated wholes and it is in this context that individual traits have been subjected to natural selection and have evolved.

Author : Robert Poulin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 1400840805

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Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites by Robert Poulin Pdf

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. Here, in a thoroughly revised and updated edition of his influential earlier work, Robert Poulin provides an evolutionary ecologist's view of the biology of parasites. He sets forth a comprehensive synthesis of parasite evolutionary ecology, integrating information across scales from the features of individual parasites to the dynamics of parasite populations and the structuring of parasite communities. Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites 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.

Author : Eric L. Charnov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Différences entre sexes
ISBN : 0691082561

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The Theory of Sex Allocation by Eric L. Charnov Pdf

Author : Paul Schmid-Hempel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780198832140

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Evolutionary Parasitology by Paul Schmid-Hempel Pdf

Parasites and infectious diseases are everywhere and represent some of the most potent forces shaping the natural world. They affect almost every aspect imaginable in the life of their hosts, even as far as the structure of entire ecosystems. Hosts, in turn, have evolved complex defences, with immune systems being among the most sophisticated processes known in nature. In response, parasites have again found ways to manipulate and exploit their hosts. Ever since life began, hosts and parasites have taken part in this relentless co-evolutionary struggle with far-reaching consequences for us all. Today, concepts borrowed from evolution, ecology, parasitology, and immunology have formed a new synthesis for the study of host-parasite interactions. Evolutionary parasitology builds on these established fields of scientific enquiry but also includes some of the most successful inter-disciplinary areas of modern biology such as evolutionary epidemiology and ecological immunology. The first edition of this innovative text quickly became the standard reference text for this new discipline. Since then, the field has progressed rapidly and an update is now required. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to provide a state-of-the-art overview, from the molecular bases to adaptive strategies and their ecological and evolutionary consequences. It includes completely new material on topics such as microbiota, evolutionary genomics, phylodynamics, within-host evolution, epidemiology, disease spaces, and emergent diseases. Evolutionary Parasitology is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate level students, and interdisciplinary researchers from a variety of fields including immunology, genetics, sexual selection, population ecology, behavioural ecology, epidemiology, and evolutionary biology. Those studying and working in adjacent fields such as conservation biology, virology, medicine, and public health will also find it an invaluable resource for connecting to the bases of their science.

Author : A. E. Keymer,A. F. Read,Leslie H. Chappell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Coevolution
ISBN : WISC:89034609826

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The Evolutionary Biology of Parasitism by A. E. Keymer,A. F. Read,Leslie H. Chappell Pdf

Author : Frédéric Thomas,Jean-François Guégan,François Renaud
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199535337

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Ecology and Evolution of Parasitism by Frédéric Thomas,Jean-François Guégan,François Renaud Pdf

Biologists are increasingly aware of the universal significance of parasites to the study of ecology and evolution where they have become a powerful model system. This book provides a summary of the issues involved as well as an overview of the possibilities offered by this research topic including the practical applications in disease prevention.

Author : Claude Combes
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780226114460

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Parasitism by Claude Combes Pdf

In Parasitism, Claude Combes explores the fascinating adaptations parasites have developed through their intimate interactions with their hosts. He begins with the biology of parasites—their life cycles, habitats, and different types of associations with their hosts. Next he discusses genetic interactions between hosts and parasites, and he ends with a section on the community ecology of parasites and their role in the evolution of their hosts. Throughout the book Combes enlivens his discussion with a wealth of concrete examples of host-parasite interactions.

Author : Richard Lucius,Brigitte Loos-Frank,Richard P. Lane,Robert Poulin,Craig Roberts,Richard K. Grencis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783527698561

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The Biology of Parasites by Richard Lucius,Brigitte Loos-Frank,Richard P. Lane,Robert Poulin,Craig Roberts,Richard K. Grencis Pdf

This heavily illustrated text teaches parasitology from a biological perspective. It combines classical descriptive biology of parasites with modern cell and molecular biology approaches, and also addresses parasite evolution and ecology. Parasites found in mammals, non-mammalian vertebrates, and invertebrates are systematically treated, incorporating the latest knowledge about their cell and molecular biology. In doing so, it greatly extends classical parasitology textbooks and prepares the reader for a career in basic and applied parasitology.

Author : S. Morand,B.R. Krasnov,R. Poulin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 647 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431360254

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Micromammals and Macroparasites by S. Morand,B.R. Krasnov,R. Poulin Pdf

This book 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, the book is an essential resource for researchers, students, and practitioners alike.

Author : Eric Loker,Bruce Hofkin
Publisher : Garland Science
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781317407720

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Parasitology by Eric Loker,Bruce Hofkin Pdf

Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach focuses on the conceptual basis of parasitology, with the goal of providing students with an enriched view of parasites and their biology. Concentrating on concepts will enable readers to gain a broader perspective that will increase their ability to think critically about all kinds of parasitic associations. The interfaces between the study of parasitism and prominent biological disciplines such as biodiversity, immunology, ecology, evolution, conservation biology, and disease control are highlighted. Studying individual parasites is an essential part of parasitology so Parasitology: A Conceptual Approach contains an appendix which provides a concise overview of the biology of important human and veterinary parasites. End-of-chapter questions are provided, as is an instructor manual.

Author : Peter Price
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461587323

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Evolutionary Strategies of Parasitic Insects and Mites by Peter Price Pdf

This volume contains the invited lectures presented in a symposium entitled "Evolutionary strategies of parasitic insects and mites" at the national meeting of the Entomological Society of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2-5 December, 1974. The intent was to bring together biologists who have worked on arthropods that are either plant or animal parasites in order to foster consideration of general aspects of the parasitic way of life. There seems to be a deficiency of ecological and evolutionary concepts relating to parasitism, in contrast to the burgeoning literature on predation, and it appeared that an amalgamation of studies on plant and animal parasites might help development of some generalities. Since parasities are far more numerous than predators in the world fauna, or in any particular community, emphasis on their study is justified. I freely admit that para sitoids have been usefully regarded as predators by ecologists, and many concepts on predation have been derived from their study. Also, in whichever category one places the parasitoids, that is the one which contains the most species. However, from an evolu tionary point of view they show many characteristics that must be regarded as those of a parasite. Notably, they are small, highly specific to their host, highly coevolved with it, as a result many species can coexist, and their adaptive radiation has produced the majority of the species diversity seen on Earth today.

Author : Serge Morand,Boris R. Krasnov,D. Timothy J. Littlewood
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107037656

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Parasite Diversity and Diversification by Serge Morand,Boris R. Krasnov,D. Timothy J. Littlewood Pdf

By joining phylogenetics and evolutionary ecology, this book explores the patterns of parasite diversity while revealing diversification processes.

Author : Claude Combes
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226778723

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The Art of Being a Parasite by Claude Combes Pdf

Parasites are a masterful work of evolutionary art. The tiny mite Histiostoma laboratorium, a parasite of Drosophila, launches itself, in an incredible display of evolutionary engineering, like a surface-to-air missile at a fruit fly far above its head. Gravid mussels such as Lampsilis ventricosa undulate excitedly as they release their parasitic larval offspring, conning greedy predators in search of a tasty meal into hosting the parasite. The Art of Being a Parasite is an extensive collection of these and other wonderful and weird stories that illuminate the ecology and evolution of interactions between species. Claude Combes illustrates what it means to be a parasite by considering every stage of its interactions, from invading to reproducing and leaving the host. An accessible and engaging follow-up to Combes's Parasitism, this book will be of interest to both scholars and nonspecialists in the fields of biodiversity, natural history, ecology, public health, and evolution.