{"product_id":"functional-and-evolutionary-ecology-of-fleas-a-model-for-ecological-parasitology-paperback-9781107411258","title":"Functional and Evolutionary Ecology of Fleas; A Model for Ecological Parasitology (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107411258","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFunctional and Evolutionary Ecology of Fleas\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Model for Ecological Parasitology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA detailed review of flea biology and a case study of host-parasite relationships.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBoris R. Krasnov (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107411258, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 25 October 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e608 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 3.1 cm, 0.96 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReview of the hardback: 'In addition to its handsome cover design and unique subject matter, this book is succinctly written, easy to read and navigate, and has three major strengths: 1) it is logically organized into three general aspects of the functional and evolutionary ecology of fleas, 2) it has an unsurpassed comprehensive bibliography relevant to this subject, and 3) it has a comprehensive cross-index that enhances its function to the reader … This book will predictably be a classic summation of our knowledge of the functional and evolutionary ecology of fleas. It is truly, as the title suggests, a 'model for ecological parasitology', and is a welcome addition to the book shelves of all professionals and students in the fields of ecology, parasitology, and medical entomology.' Entomological Society of America (entsoc.org)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFleas are one of the most interesting and fascinating taxa of ectoparasites. All species in this relatively small order are obligatory haematophagous (blood-feeding) parasites of higher vertebrates. This book examines how functional, ecological and evolutionary patterns and processes of host-parasite relationships are realized in this particular system. As such it provides an in-depth case study of a host-parasite system, demonstrating how fleas can be used as a model taxon for testing ecological and evolutionary hypotheses. The book moves from basic descriptive aspects, to functional issues and finally to evolutionary explanations. It extracts several general principles that apply equally well to other host-parasite systems, so it appeals not only to flea biologists but also to 'mainstream' parasitologists and ecologists.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Brief Descriptive Ecology - What Do Fleas Do?: 1. Composition of the order\u003cbr\u003e 2. Hosts of Siphonaptera\u003cbr\u003e 3. Geographic distribution of fleas\u003cbr\u003e 4. Origin and evolution of fleas\u003cbr\u003e 5. Life cycles\u003cbr\u003e 6. Fleas and Humanity\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Functional Ecology - How Do Fleas Do What They Do?: 7. Ecology of sexual dimorphism, gender differences, and sex ratio\u003cbr\u003e 8. Ecology of flea locomotion\u003cbr\u003e 9. Ecology of host selection\u003cbr\u003e 10. Ecology of haematophagy\u003cbr\u003e 11. Ecology of reproduction and pre-imaginal development\u003cbr\u003e 12. Ecology of flea virulence\u003cbr\u003e 13. Ecology of host defence\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Evolutionary Ecology: Why Do Fleas Do What They Do?: 14. Ecology and evolution of host specificity\u003cbr\u003e 15. Ecology of flea populations\u003cbr\u003e 16. Ecology of flea communities\u003cbr\u003e 17. Patterns of flea diversity\u003cbr\u003e 18. Fleas, hosts, habitats\u003cbr\u003e 19. What further efforts are needed?\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Insects [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Insects\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Insects%20%5Bentomology%5D%20%5BPSVT7%5D%22\"\u003eentomology PSVT7\u003c\/a\u003e], Parasitology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Parasitology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Parasitology%20%5Bnon-medical%5D%20%5BPSGH%5D%22\"\u003enon-medical PSGH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265698976024,"sku":"9781107411258","price":52.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107411258i.jpg?v=1694485126","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/functional-and-evolutionary-ecology-of-fleas-a-model-for-ecological-parasitology-paperback-9781107411258","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}