Ecology of marine parasites : an introduction to marine parasitology /

Rohde, Klaus, 1932-

Ecology of marine parasites : an introduction to marine parasitology / Klaus Rohde - 2nd ed. - [Oxon, UK] : CAB, [1993] - xiv,298 p. : ill. ; 24cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 228-278) and indexes

Nature of parasitism -- Types of marine parasites -- Variety of hosts of marine parasites -- Parasites of parasites -- General adaptations of parasitic animals -- Host-parasite interactions -- Ecological niches of parasites -- Structure of parasite communities -- Characteristics of parasite faunas of different seas -- Economic and hygienic importance of marine parasites -- Future research.

A textbook on marine parasitology, this second edition takes into account recent advances and includes an additional chapter on the structure of marine parasite communities. There are also new sections on pollution and translocations of hosts and parasites.

9780851988450 pbk 9780851988450 pbk £19.95


Parasites--Ecology
Marine ecology
Microbiology (non-medical)
Marine biology
Zoology & animal sciences
Zoology: insects (entomology) & other invertebrates
Veterinary medicine