Publisher's Synopsis
This text emphasizes principles with related information about biology, physiology, morphology and ecology of the major parasites of humans and domestic animals. It presents the major phyla of parasites within a biological, ecological and evolutionary framework. Updates include the addition of information covering research and taxonomy; increased ecology and evolution coverage; updated coverage of immunology and pathology; improved phylogenetics information and an increase in life-cycle illustrations. A visuals programme features numerous line drawings and photomicrographs that illustrate important morphological detail.
