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Bird-Parasite Interactions
Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
Edited by J. E. Loye and M. Zuk
422 pages
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numerous line figures and tables
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234x156mm
978-0-19-857738-6
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Hardback
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13 June 1991
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- Second title in the new series Oxford Ornithology Series
The only comprehensive book on this subject
Birds are hosts to many parasites, internal and external. The parasites inevitably form a burden to the host bird and therefore may affect its ability to grow, survive, and reproduce; its behaviour; and the distribution and abundance of the whole species. In consequence, bird-parasite systems have attracted attention from diverse fields and the literature has been spread out in a wide range of specialized journals. The editors of this book have drawn together a comprehensive range of experts in the field to provide an invaluable reference of current work in bird-parasite interactions.
The book is divided into four parts. The introduction provides the contemporary context of research in bird-parasite systems and presents case
studies which combine theoretical concepts with experimental data. Subsequent parts focus on the ecology; behavioural responses; and the effect of parasitism on sexual selection.Readership: Scientists interested in ornithology, parasitology, ecology, animal behaviour, evolution, wildlife diseases; vets, zoo personnel, conservationists.
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Edited by J. E. Loye, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of Utah, USA, and M. Zuk, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of California, Riverside
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"'The editors of this book have drawn together a comprehensive range of experts in the field to provide an invaluable reference of current work in bird-parasite interactions.'
Ethology Ecology & Evolution No. 4, Vol, 3 1991"
"'the editors have created something of a benchmark'
Andrew F. Read, University of Oxford, TREE, vol.6, no.12, December 1991"
"'This is an important book for ornithologists but also for parasitologists and those who are interested in ecology and (co)evolution.'
Rob de Boer, Dutch Birding, Volume 13, No.6, 1991"
"'I would strongly recommend this volume to biologists in general and to ornithologists in particular. It contains a great deal of interesting information' Recent Ornithological Publications"
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