Parasites : the inside story /
Scott L. Gardner
Bok · Engelsk · 2022
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| Omfang | xviii, 189 sider : illustrasjoner
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| Utgave | 1.
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| Opplysninger | "Organisms with a parasitic life cycle, though perhaps not the most beloved of creatures, are often abundant and play a critical role in the life cycles of many organisms. But parasites, which come in many forms and can occupy a wide variety of hosts, are more than just creepy-crawlies. They often provide stability within ecosystems and can even serve as important environmental indicators. This book helps explains how parasites function in ecosystems across the globe and how scientists study them. After providing a brief introduction of the different types of parasites, the book takes readers from the dunes of north-central Nebraska, to the mountains of Bolivia, and beyond. Through a retelling of scientific discoveries, the first section of the book illustrates how biologists studying parasites can gain deep insights into the history and biological evolution of a region, as well as how animals respond to their changing environment. Section two explores the role various parasites have played in human history, from the Mongol empire to the present. The third and final section discusses the roles of parasites as keystone species within ecosystems"--
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| ISBN | 9780691206875
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