Parasitic Crustacea : State of Knowledge and Future Trends / edited by Nico J. Smit, Niel L. Bruce, Kerry A. Hadfield.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Smit, Nico J., editor.

Bruce, Niel L., editor.

Hadfield, Kerry A., editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Biomedical and Life Sciences (Springer-11642)

Zoological monographs 2523-3904 ; 3.

Zoological Monographs, 2523-3904 ; 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anatomy.

Parasitology.

Invertebrates.

Animal ecology.

Animals--Classification.

Animals.

Animal Anatomy / Morphology / Histology.

Animal Ecology.

Animal Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography.

Local Subjects:

Animal Anatomy / Morphology / Histology.

Parasitology.

Invertebrates.

Animal Ecology.

Animal Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (VIII, 481 pages) : 99 illustrations, 68 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2019.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book offers the first comprehensive review of parasitic Crustacea, which are among the most successful and diverse parasites. Starting with an introductory chapter, followed by an historic overview and topic-specific chapters, each presenting a different aspect of parasitic crustacean biology, it enables readers to gain a better understanding of how these parasites function and allows direct comparisons between the different parasitic crustacean groups. The authors also discuss, in depth, the adaptations and interactions that have made parasitic Crustacea as successful as they are today, covering topics ranging from the history of their discovery, their biodiversity, phylogeny, evolution and life strategies to their role as vectors, or hosts of other organisms, and their significance in ecological processes. Consisting of ten chapters from leading international experts in the field, this volume offers a one-stop resource for all researchers, lecturers, students and practitioners.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. History of Discovery of Parasitic Crustacea

Chapter 3. Biodiversity and Taxonomy of the Parasitic Crustacea

Chapter 4. Adaptations and Types of Crustacean Symbiotic Associations

Chapter 5. Life Cycle and Life History Strategies of Parasitic Crustacea

Chapter 6. Effects of Parasitic Crustacea on Hosts

Chapter 7. Parasitic Crustacea as Vectors

Chapter 8. Hypersymbionts and Hyperparasites of Parasitic Crustacea

Chapter 9. Unravelling the Evolutions of the Rhizocephala: A Case study for Molecular Based Phylogeny in the Parasitic Crustacea

Chapter 10. The Ecological Significance of Parasitic Crustaceans.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-17385-2

9783030173852

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