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The Biology and Identification of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Turtles of the World
The first and only taxonomic guide to apicomplexan parasites of turtles that allows easy parasite identification with a summation of virtually everything known about the biology of each known parasite species
Donald W. Duszynski (Author), Johnica J. Morrow (Author)
9780128013670, Elsevier Science
Paperback, published 12 August 2014
222 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.33 kg
"...a much-needed resource in the field of parasitology and turtle pathology...a welcome addition to the available literature and provides easy access to descriptions of the various coccidia that infect turtles." --JAVMA
The Biology and Identification of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Turtles of the World is an invaluable resource for researchers in protozoology, coccidia, and parasitology, veterinary sciences, animal sciences, zoology, and biology. This first-of-its-kind work offers a taxonomic guide to apicomplexan parasites of turtles that enables easy parasite identification, with a summary of virtually everything known about the biology of each known parasite species. It is an important documentation of this specific area, useful to a broad base of readers, including researchers in biology, parasitology, animal husbandry, diseases of wild and domestic animals, veterinary medicine, and faculty members in universities with graduate programs in these areas. There are about 330 turtle species on Earth; many are endangered, a growing number of species are kept as pets, and some are still used as food by humans. Turtles, like other vertebrate animals have many different kinds of parasites (viruses, bacteria, protozoa, worms, arthropods, and others). Coccidiosis in turtles has prevented large-scale turtle breeding, and represents a serious problem in need of control. This succinct and highly focused book will aid in that effort.
Preface and AcknowledgmentsChapter One: IntroductionChapter Two: Suborder CryptodiraChapter Three: Suborder PleurodiraChapter Four: Cryptosporidium, Sarcocystis, & Toxoplasma in TurtlesChapter Five: Species Inquirendae in TurtlesChapter Six: Discussion and SummaryLiterature Cited/References
Subject Areas: Reptiles [PSVW5], Zoology & animal sciences [PSV], Parasitology [non-medical PSGH], Life sciences: general issues [PSA], Veterinary bacteriology, virology, parasitology [MZMP]
