The ecology and evolution of marine parasites and disease / James E. Byers, April M.H. Blakeslee, John P. Wares.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Byers, James E., editor.

Blakeslee, April H., editor.

Wares, John P., editor.

Series:

Ecology evolution infect diseases series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marine animals--Parasites.

Marine animals.

Marine animals--Diseases.

Parasites--Ecology.

Parasites.

Parasites--Evolution.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations, maps.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2026]

Summary:

"Reports of marine parasites and diseases are increasing worldwide; however, they are woefully understudied compared to their terrestrial counterparts. Part of the disparity stems from the logistical difficulties of working and sampling in the ocean, as well as the open nature of many marine populations that decreases the visibility and tractability of marine parasites. As we work to build the knowledge base of marine parasites and diseases, we must recognize that such a process is more than just cataloguing species. Rather, we need appropriate frameworks for understanding which parasites and diseases are impactful, how they affect species other than their hosts, how they are exacerbated by environmental factors, and how they may adapt to conditions of global change"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: the ecology and evolution of marine parasites and disease

What makes a disease problematic?

Empirical examples of diseases—iconic hosts

Large scale studies of diseases

Factors that interact, exacerbate and covary with disease

Genetic/evolutionary aspects.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Oxford Academic, viewed July 1, 2026).

Other Format:

Print version: Ecology and evolution of marine parasites and disease.

ISBN:

9780197790823

0197790828

OCLC:

1594782915

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license