{"title":"Scott Lyell Gardner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Scott Lyell Gardner, a distinguished author renowned for his contributions to the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e genre. His works delve deep into the fascinating intricacies of parasitology, offering readers invaluable insights into the unseen relationships that govern natural ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGardner's expertise and meticulous research culminate in compelling reads that are both educational and engaging. Books like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eParasites\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e not only illuminate the complex lives of these often misunderstood organisms but also highlight their crucial roles within their environments. Whether you are a seasoned scientist or a curious reader with a passion for the natural world, Gardner's books provide a wealth of information that is both illuminating and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on an enlightening journey through Scott Lyell Gardner’s collection and discover the incredible stories hidden within the microscopic realm of parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"parasites-by-judy-diamond-9780691206875","title":"Parasites","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exciting look at the essential roles that parasites play in Earth's ecosystems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eParasites\u003c\/i\u003e explores the weird and wonderful world of parasites, the most abundant form of life on Earth. Parasites come in all forms and sizes and inhabit every free-living organism. Parasitism is a strategy to survive under changing environmental conditions, both now and in the past. From arctic oceans to tropical forests, Scott Gardner, Judy Diamond, and Gabor Rácz examine how parasites survive, evolve, and influence ecosystems, providing stability and insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors take readers to the open ranges of Mongolia, the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, the Andes of Bolivia, and more, exploring the impact parasites have on humans and other animals. With examples from throughout the tree of life, they describe diverse parasite-host relationships, from trematodes and snails to tapeworms and whales, even considering the peculiar effects of thorny-headed worms on their hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParasites offer clues to the evolutionary history of specific regions and insights into the history of species interactions. Through parasites, biologists can weave together a global understanding of the past to predict future challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevealing that parasites are much more than creepy-crawlies, \u003ci\u003eParasites\u003c\/i\u003e provides up-to-date context for these critical members of our planet's biological diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854739755244,"sku":"9780691206875","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691206875.jpg?v=1759253621"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/scott-lyell-gardner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}