Overview

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, utilising well-documented case-studies to illustrate the main issues as well as identifying prospects for future research.

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Author:   Thomas ,  Francois Renaud ,  Jean-Francois Guegan
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.670kg
ISBN:  

9780198529866

ISBN 10:   0198529864
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   01 April 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Parasites, diversity, and the ecosystem; 1. Linking ecosystem and parasite ecology; 2. Are there general laws in parasite community ecology? The emergence of spatial parasitology and epidemiology; 3. Parasitism and the regulation of host populations; 4. Food web patterns and the parasite's perspective; 5. Ecosystems and parasitism: the spatial dimension; 6. Parasitism and hostile environments; 7. Parasitism and environmental disturbances; 8. Parasitism, biodiversity, and conservation; 9. Subverting hosts and diverting ecosystems: an evolutionary modelling perspective; 10. Parasitism in man-made ecosystems; Conclusion: Parasites, communities, and ecosystems: conclusions and perspectives; References; Index

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Dr. Frédéric Thomas is Chargé de Recherches (CR1) at the National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS) in Montpellier, France. Dr. François Renaud is Directeur de Recherches (DR1) at the National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS) in Montpellier, France. Jean-François Guegan is Directeur de Recherches (DR2) at the Institut de Recherches pour le Développement (IRD) in Montpellier, France.

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