Helminths of wildlife

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Helminths of wildlife

editors, N. Chowdhury, A. Alonso Aguirre

Science Publishers, c2001

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Research has revealsed that there are more than 80,000 species of nematodes, which could infect over 40,000 species of vertebrates. Yet most helminthological research is limited to taxonomic studies based on opportunistic sampling in localized geographic areas around the world. This volume encompasses a holistic approach as it touches many ecological niches and interactions between helminths and their mammalian hosts. The book is divided into three sections: the first addresses the biology and evolution of this diverse group of endoparasitic helminths; the second includes aspects of wildlife management and conservation as they relate to helminth diversity; the third provides a global perspective of helminths and their diseases, based on geographical distribution of mammals.

Table of Contents

  • General aspects: host and helminth parasites - an evolutionary perspective
  • helminthiases of wildlife - medical aspects
  • chemotherapy. Wildlife management and conservation: wildlife management (an introduction to an evolving science)
  • helminth diseases and wildlife conservation. Wildlife helminths - geographical perspectives: North America
  • Mexico, Central and South America
  • Europe
  • Russia
  • China
  • Japan
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • Africa
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • summary
  • list of mammalian hosts helminths.

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  • NCID
    BA56258890
  • ISBN
    • 1578080924
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Enfield, NH
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 514 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
  • Subject Headings
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