Animal behavior and parasitism / edited by Vanessa O. Ezenwa (Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale University, USA), Sonia Altizer (Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia, USA), Richard J. Hall (Odum School of Ecology & Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, USA).
Other author/creator | Ezenwa, Vanessa Olivia, 1974- |
Other author/creator | Altizer, Sonia M. |
Other author/creator | Hall, Richard J., 1978- |
Format | Electronic and Book |
Publication Info | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022] |
Description | xvi, 343 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm. |
Supplemental Content | Full text available from Oxford Scholarship Online Biology |
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Series | Ecology and evolution of infectious diseases series |
Abstract | "Parasites, ranging from microscopic viruses and bacteria to macroscopic worms and arthropods, are a fundamental part of life for all animals. Parasites affect almost all aspects of their host's behavior, and conversely, host behavior affects parasites in countless ways. This book examines the many ways in which animal behavior and parasitism are interlinked, emphasizing the critical role of bi-directional feedbacks between the two phenomena. Chapters explore five central themes (social behavior, movement behavior, sexual selection and mating behavior, parasite modification of host behavior, and behavioral defenses against parasites) by synthesizing current knowledge and proposing new research directions for the future. The book delivers essential background and cutting-edge ideas in the study of animal behavior and parasitism that will resonate with students new to the field and more seasoned researchers alike"-- Provided by publisher. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
Genre/form | Electronic books. |
LCCN | 2022938819 |
ISBN | 9780192895561 (hardback) |
ISBN | (ebook) |
ISBN | (online) |
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