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An exciting look at the essential roles that parasites play in Earth's ecosystems.
Parasites 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.
The 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.
Parasites 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.
Revealing that parasites are much more than creepy-crawlies, Parasites provides up-to-date context for these critical members of our planet's biological diversity.
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Parasites by Judy Diamond, Scott Lyell Gardner, and Gabor R. Rácz is praised for its engaging and accessible presentation of parasitology, capturing readers with intriguing illustrations and a comprehensive overview of the parasitic world. Reviewers describe it as well-researched and enlightening, offering a fresh perspective on the complex relationships between hosts and parasites and making it an informative and captivating read.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780691206875
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 November 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 29 color photos + 55 b/w illus. 4 maps.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Brenda Lee
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Scott L. Gardner is curator of parasites in the H. W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology at the University of Nebraska State Museum and professor of biological sciences at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Judy Diamond is professor and curator at the University of Nebraska State Museum and professor of libraries at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Her books include Kea, Bird of Paradox; Concealing Coloration in Animals; and Thinking Like a Parrot. Gabor Racz is a parasitologist and collection manager in the H. W. Manter Laboratory at the University of Nebraska State Museum. Brenda Lee is a graphic artist with degrees in graphic design from the University of Nebraska and illustration design from One Academy in Penang, Malaysia.
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