The Biology And Evolution Of Trematodes

Author : K. V. Galaktionov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401732477
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Biology and Evolution of Trematodes written by K. V. Galaktionov and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book by K. V. Galaktionov and A. A. Dobrovolskij maintains the tra- tion of monographs devoted to detailed coverage of digenetic tr matodes in the tradition of B. Dawes (1946) and T. A. Ginetsinskaya (1968). In this - spect, the book is traditional in both its form and content. In the beginning (Chapter 1), the authors provide a consistent analysis of the morphological features of all life cycle stages. Importantly, they present a detailed char- terization of sporocysts and rediae whose morphological-functional orga- zation has never been comprehensively described in modern literature. The authors not only list morphological characteristics, but also analyze the functional significance of different morphological structures and hypothesize about their evolution. Special attention is given to specific features of m- phogenesis in all stages of the trematode life cycle. On this basis, the authors provide several original suggestions about the possible origins of morp- logical evolution of the parthenogenetic (asexual) and the hermaphroditic generations. This is followed by a detailed consideration of the various m- phological-biological adaptations that ensure the successful completion of the complex life cycles of these parasites (Chapter 2). Life cycles inherent in different trematodes are subject to a special analysis (Chapter 3). The authors distinguish several basic types of life cycles and suggest an original interpretation of their evolutionary origin. Chapter 4 features the analysis of structure and the dynamics of trematode populations and is unusual for a monograph of this type.

Author : Tatʹ︠i︡ana Aleksandrovna Gine︠t︡sinska︠i︡a
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Total Pages : 592 pages
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Download or read book Trematodes, Their Life Cycles, Biology and Evolution written by Tatʹ︠i︡ana Aleksandrovna Gine︠t︡sinska︠i︡a and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ernest Carroll Faust
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Total Pages : 154 pages
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Download or read book Life History Studies on Montana Trematodes written by Ernest Carroll Faust and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : G.W. Esch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401123527
Total Pages : 349 pages
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Download or read book A Functional Biology of Parasitism written by G.W. Esch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Series Editor: Peter Calow, Department of Zoology, University of Sheffield, England The main aim of this series will be to illustrate and to explain the way organisms 'make a living' in nature. At the heart of this - their functional biology - is the way organisms acquire and then make use of resources in metabolism, movement, growth, reproduction, and so on. These processes will form the fundamental framework of all the books in the series. Each book will concentrate on a particular taxon (species, family, class or even phylum) and will bring together information on the form, physiology, ecology and evolutionary biology of the group. The aim will be not only to describe how organisms work, but also to consider why they have come to work in that way. By concentration on taxa which are well known, it is hoped that the series will not only illustrate the success of selection, but also show the constraints imposed upon it by the physiological, morphological and developmental limitations of the groups. Another important feature of the series will be its organismic orientation. Each book will emphasize the importance of functional integration in the day to-day lives and the evolution of organisms. This is crucial since, though it may be true that organisms can be considered as collections of gene determined traits, they nevertheless interact with their environment as integrated wholes and it is in this context that individual traits have been subjected to natural selection and have evolved.

Author : Bernard Fried
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780849326455
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in Trematode Biology written by Bernard Fried and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-06-10 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trematodology - the study of a class of medically important parasitic, flat-bodied worms - has made significant advances over the past ten years. The tremendous amount of information accumulated from research discoveries and technical developments related to trematode biology makes this book a timely and necessary part of the literature. Advances in Trematode Biology presents a thorough treatment of modern trematodology, including principles and practices. With coverage of background material as well as modern methods, Advances in Trematode Biology updates researchers, practitioners, and students with new information in immunology, biochemistry, physiology, and molecular biology. Advances in Trematode Biology includes practical information on parasitological techniques, emphasizing species of medical and veterinary importance - a key reference for parasitologists, biologists, medical, and veterinary personnel. The excellent presentation of material, including well-organized tables and chapters, make Advances in Trematode Biology easy to use both as a textbook and as a reference.

Author : David A. Erasmus
Publisher : Crane Russak, Incorporated
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Total Pages : 356 pages
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Download or read book The Biology of Trematodes written by David A. Erasmus and published by Crane Russak, Incorporated. This book was released on 1972 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peter W. Price
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691082578
Total Pages : 260 pages
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Download or read book Evolutionary Biology of Parasites written by Peter W. Price and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1980-05-21 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In spite of the fact that parasites represent more than half of all living species of plants and animals, their role in the evolution of life on earth has been substantially underestimated. Here, for the first time within an evolutionary and ecological framework, Peter Price integrates the biological attributes that characterize parasites ranging from such diverse groups as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, to helminths, mites, insects, and parasitic flowering plants. Synthesizing systematics, ecology, behavioral biology, genetics, and biogeography, the author outlines the success of parasitism as a mode of life, the common features of the wide range of organisms that adopt such a way of life, the reasons for parasites' extraordinary potential for continued adaptive radiation, and their role in molding community structure by means of their impact on the evolution of host species. In demonstrating the importance of parasitic interactions for determining population patterns and geographical distributions, Dr. Price generates further discussion and suggests new areas for research.

Author : Robert Poulin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 041280560X
Total Pages : 227 pages
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Download or read book Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites written by Robert Poulin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1998 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parasites evolve under selective pressures which are different from those acting on free-living organisms. The aim of this textbook is to present these pressures and to show how they have shaped the ecology of parasites over evolutionary time. Broad theoretical concepts are explained simply and clearly and illustrated throughout with example organisms. The book will be an invaluable text for advanced undergraduate biologists who are studying evolutionary biology, ecology, population biology, parasitology and evoluationary ecology. It will also prove to be a valuable reference to postgraduate students and researchers in the same fields.

Author : Richard Lucius
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527698558
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Biology of Parasites written by Richard Lucius and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heavily illustrated text teaches parasitology from a biological perspective. It combines classical descriptive biology of parasites with modern cell and molecular biology approaches, and also addresses parasite evolution and ecology. Parasites found in mammals, non-mammalian vertebrates, and invertebrates are systematically treated, incorporating the latest knowledge about their cell and molecular biology. In doing so, it greatly extends classical parasitology textbooks and prepares the reader for a career in basic and applied parasitology.

Author : Aaron G. Maule
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1845930398
Total Pages : 470 pages
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Download or read book Parasitic Flatworms written by Aaron G. Maule and published by CABI. This book was released on 2006 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parasitic flatworms include Cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes, schistosomes, etc) and are the cause of a number of major diseases of medical and veterinary significance. Much recent research has focused on molecular biology and genomics. this book aims to review advances in our understanding of these and related topics such as flatworm biochemistry, immunology and physiology. Where appropriate, comparisons are made between different parasitic flatworms and between parasitic and free-living species. Contributors to the book include leading authorities from Europe, North and South America, and Australia.