Host-Parasite Evolution General Principles and Avian Models

by Clayton, Dale H.; Moore, Janice

• ISBN13: 9780198548935
• ISBN10: 0198548931
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-04-10
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This is a question-oriented volume with a solid organismal foundation that will help to bridge the gap between evolutionary ecologists and parasitologists. A range of experts have written chapters that review general concepts and provide a detailed survey of the parasites of a major group of hosts. The book concludes with extensive reviews of methods used to study bird parasites. It is a novel and valuable tool for anyone interested in understanding host-parasite interactions, particularly from an evolutionary perspective.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors

Introduction

General principles

Parasite-mediated natural selection

Immune defence: genetic control

Behavioural defence

Parasite-mediated sexual selection: endocrine aspects

Parasitism and the evolution of host life history

Host-parasite processes and demographic consequences

The role of parasites in bird conservation

Community ecology of parasites and free-living animals

Comparative studies of host-parasite communities

Host-parasite co-speciation: history, principles, and prospects

Host-parasite co-speciation, host switching, and missing the boat

Avian models

Birds as habitat for parasites

Viruses, bacteria, and fungi of birds

Protozoa, helminths, and arthropods of birds

Avian brood parasitism

Conclusion: evolution of host-parasite interactions

Appendices

Collection and identification of avian viruses, bacteria, and fungi

Collection and quantification of avian helminths and protozoa

Collection and quantification of arthropod parasites of birds

Resources for identifying bird parasites

Latin names of birds mentioned in text

Events leading to an acquired immune response

Organisms index

Subject Index

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