Overview

This book provides an in-depth review and analysis of the biology of adults and larvae of the Family Oestridae (commonly known as botflies, or warble flies). Oestrid flies cause myiasis (invasion of living tissue by the larvae), and are a major pest of both domestic and wild animals worldwide. The book presents a comparative investigation of the life histories and adaptation to parasitism exhibited by this unique family of flies. It also gives a detailed survey of each genus and provides a synopsis of the taxonomy of the family. It contains chapters on morphology, life history, host-parasite relationships, taxonomy and behaviour.

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Author:   D. Colwell (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre, Canada) ,  M Hall (Natural History Museum, London, UK) ,  P. J. Scholl (USDA, Lincoln, USA) ,  M Hall (Natural History Museum, London, UK)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.971kg
ISBN:  

9780851996844

ISBN 10:   0851996841
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   24 April 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Introduction, D D Colwell, M J R Hall and P J Scholl 2: Historical Perspectives on the Importance and Impact of Oestrids, R A Roncalli, Milltown, USA 3: Phylogeny and Evolution of the Bot Flies, T Pape, Zoological Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark 4: Molecular Phylogeny and Identification, D Otranto, University of Bari, Italy and J R Stevens, University of Exeter, UK 5: Life Cycle Strategies, D D Colwell 6: Morphology of Adult Oestridae, D M Wood, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 7: Egg Morphology, D D Colwell 8: Larval Morphology, D D Colwell 9: Pupal Biology and Metamorphosis Behaviour, A C Nilssen, Tromso Museum, Norway 10: Adult Biology, J R Anderson, Bend, USA 11: Larval - Host Parasite Relationships, C Boulard, INRA, France, E Lello, Botucatu, Brazil, D Colwell and P Dorchies, Ecole Nationale Veterinaire de Toulouse, France 12: Oestrid Myiasis of Humans, J R Anderson 13: Management and Control of Oestrid Flies, P J Scholl 14: A Synopsis of the Biology, Hosts, Distribution, Disease, D D Colwell, M J R Hall and P J Scholl

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This volume was designed for curious readers and workers in the field, as well as to encourage further study. This text should find utility in all of these areas and will be an excellent reference source. --Quarterly Review of Biology<br>

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