Bird-Parasite Interactions: Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour

J. E. Loye (Curatore)

M. Zuk (Curatore)

Oxford University Press, 1991

Birds are hosts to many parasites, internal and external. The parasites inevitably form a burden to the host bird and therefore may affect its ability to grow, survive, and reproduce; its behaviour; and the distribution and abundance of the whole species. In consequence, bird-parasite systems have attracted attention from diverse fields and the literature has been spread out in a wide range of specialized journals. The editors of this book have drawn together a comprehensive range of experts in the field to provide an invaluable reference of current work in bird-parasite interactions. The book is divided into four parts. The introduction provides the contemporary context of research in bird-parasite systems and presents case studies which combine theoretical concepts with experimental data. Subsequent parts focus on the ecology; behavioural responses; and the effect of parasitism on sexual selection.

• Curatore: J. E. Loye, M. Zuk
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Collana: Oxford Ornithology Series
• Anno: 1991
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 422 p.
• Dimensioni: 237 x 158 mm
• Peso: 792 gr.
• EAN: 9780198577386

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