Parasitism and ecosystems
By: edited by Frédéric Thomas, François Renaud, Jean-François Guégan
Contributors: Thomas, Frédéric, 1970-; Renaud, François, 1955-; Guégan, Jean-François
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 221
Subjects: Parasitism; Ecology
Description: "Ecologists, epidemiologists, evolutionary biologists, and other scientists are increasingly coming to realize 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."--P. 4, cover
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-215) and index