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Micromammals and Macroparasites

From Evolutionary Ecology to Management

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Editors:
  1. Serge Morand

    1. Center for Biology and Management of Populations, Montferrier-sur-Lez cedex, France

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  2. Boris R. Krasnov

    1. Mitrani Department of Desert Ecology, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Israel
      Ramon Science Center, Mizpe Ramon, Israel

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  3. Robert Poulin

    1. Department of Zoology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

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Table of contents (28 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XV
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  2. Introduction and definitions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Micromammals and macroparasites: Who is who and how do they interact?

      • Serge Morand, Boris R. Krasnov, Robert Poulin, A. Allan Degen
      Pages 3-9

  3. Major taxa parasitic on micromammals

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
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    2. Digenean trematodes

      • Carlos Feliu, Jordi Torres, Jordi Miquel, Juan Matías Segovia, Roger Fons
      Pages 13-23

    3. Cestodes of small mammals: Taxonomy and life cycles

      • Boyko B. Georgiev, Rodney A. Bray, D. Timothy, J. Littlewood
      Pages 29-62

    4. Nematodes

      • Serge Morand, Salah Bouamer, Jean-Pierre Hugot
      Pages 63-79

    5. Acanthocephalans

      • Alexis Ribas, Juan Carlos Casanova
      Pages 81-89

    6. Taxonomy, host associations, life cycles and vectorial importance of ticks parasitizing small mammals

      • Lance A. Durden
      Pages 91-102

    7. Mesostigmatid mites as parasites of small mammals: Systematics, ecology, and the evolution of parasitic associations

      • Ashley P. G. Dowling
      Pages 103-117

    8. Taxonomy, life cycles and the origin of parasitism in trombiculid mites

      • Andrey B. Shatrov, Naina I. Kudryashova
      Pages 119-140

    9. Blood-sucking lice (Anoplura) of small mammals: True parasites

      • Ke Chung Kim
      Pages 141-160

    10. Fleas: Permanent satellites of small mammals

      • Sergei G. Medvedev, Boris R. Krasnov
      Pages 161-177

    11. Bat flies: Obligate ectoparasites of bats

      • Carl W. Dick, Bruce D. Patterson
      Pages 179-194

  4. Patterns

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 195-195
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    2. Patterns of macroparasite diversity in small mammals

      • Boris R. Krasnov, Robert Poulin, Serge Morand
      Pages 197-231

    3. Patterns of host specificity in parasites exploiting small mammals

      • Robert Poulin, Boris R. Krasnov, Serge Morand
      Pages 233-256

    4. Coevolution of macroparasites and their small mammalian hosts: Cophylogeny and coadaptation

      • Jean-Pierre Hugot
      Pages 257-276

    5. Comparative phylogeography: The use of parasites for insights into host history

      • Caroline M. Nieberding, Serge Morand
      Pages 277-293

    6. Insularity and micromammal-macroparasite relationships

      • Elodie Magnanou, Serge Morand
      Pages 295-315
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About this book

Small mammals are among the most ubiquitous and important components of terrestrial ecosystems. They have coevolved, and now coexist, with a diverse array of parasites, such that not only are all aspects of their biology influenced by parasitism but they also play key roles in the transmission and maintenance of parasitic diseases. This book provides a comprehensive survey of the diversity and biology of metazoan parasites affecting small mammals, of their impact on host individuals and populations, and of the management implications of these parasites for conservation biology and human welfare. Designed for a broad, multidisciplinary audience, it will be an essential resource for researchers, students, and practitioners alike in the fields of parasitology, evolutionary ecology, wildlife management, and conservation biology.

Reviews

From the reviews:

"In this welcome reference for practitioners in the fields of parasitology, ecology, wildlife biology, and evolution, 52 contributors from 15 nations have compiled 28 chapters summarizing up-to-date research results in logical sequence. … Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates and above." (H. N. Cunningham, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (9), May, 2007)

"Parasitic infections of small mammals are extremely common, and it is the goal of Micromammals and Macroparasites. … this volume offers an excellent starting place for future research. … Students and senior researchers … can greatly benefit from having a copy of Micromammals and Macroparasites on their bookshelf: it is a vital reference for anyone interested in studying ecological and evolutionary interactions between mammals and their parasites." (Jessica E. Light, Journal of Mammal evolution, Vol. 16, 2009)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Center for Biology and Management of Populations, Montferrier-sur-Lez cedex, France

    Serge Morand

  • Mitrani Department of Desert Ecology, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Israel

    Boris R. Krasnov

  • Ramon Science Center, Mizpe Ramon, Israel

    Boris R. Krasnov

  • Department of Zoology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

    Robert Poulin

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Micromammals and Macroparasites

  • Book Subtitle: From Evolutionary Ecology to Management

  • Editors: Serge Morand, Boris R. Krasnov, Robert Poulin

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-36025-4

  • Publisher: Springer Tokyo

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Tokyo 2006

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-4-431-36024-7Published: 21 September 2006

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-4-431-54692-4Published: 28 October 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-4-431-36025-4Published: 27 January 2007

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 647

  • Number of Illustrations: 100 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Molecular Medicine, Animal Ecology, Zoology

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