Parasites: The Inside Story by Scott Lyell Gardner (English) Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Parasites by Scott Lyell Gardner, Judy Diamond, Gabor R. Rácz, Brenda Lee An exciting look at the essential roles that parasites play in Earths ecosystems.This book looks at the weird and wonderful world of parasites, the most abundant form of life on Earth. Parasites come in all forms and sizes and inhabit every free-living organism. Parasitism is now, and always has been, a way to survive under changing environmental conditions. From arctic oceans to tropical forests, Scott Gardner, Judy Diamond, and Gabor Racz investigate how parasites survive and evolve, and how they influence and provide stability to ecosystems.Taking readers to the open ranges of Mongolia, the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, the Andes of Bolivia, and more, the authors examine the impact parasites have on humans and other animals. Using examples of parasites from throughout the tree of life, the authors describe parasite-host relationships as diverse as those between trematodes and snails and tapeworms and whales. They even consider the strange effects of thorny-headed worms on their hosts. Parasites offer clues to the evolutionary history of particular regions, and they can provide insights into the history of species interactions. Through parasites, biologists can weave together a global knowledge of the past to predict the challenges that we will face in the future.Revealing that parasites are so much more than creepy-crawlies, this book gives up-to-date context for these critical members of the biological diversity of our planet. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Scott L. Gardner is curator of parasites in the H. W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology at the University of Nebraska State Museum and professor of biological sciences at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Judy Diamond is professor and curator at the University of Nebraska State Museum and professor of libraries at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Her books include Kea, Bird of Paradox; Concealing Coloration in Animals; and Thinking Like a Parrot. Gabor Racz is a parasitologist and collection manager in the H. W. Manter Laboratory at the University of Nebraska State Museum. Brenda Lee is a graphic artist with degrees in graphic design from the University of Nebraska and illustration design from One Academy in Penang, Malaysia. Review "A well-organized, -researched, and -illustrated overview of the parasitic world."---Tina Panik, Library Journal"[An] approachable and often fascinating primer on the subject."---Jerome Groopman, The New Yorker"[A] fascinating book. . . . you wont look at parasites in the same way again."---Gege Li, New Scientist"[A] world-ranging study."---Andrew Robinson, Nature"Engrossing and well-illustrated. . . .A very readable, interesting, and well-presented introduction to the often overlooked evolutionary and ecological aspects of host-parasite interactions"---Leon Vlieger, The Inquisitive Biologist"Recommended."---D.A. Brass, Choice"The stories narrated by Gardner et al. are truly informative. . . . [If] you are looking for a new way to explore the planet, look no further than the microscopic, and sometimes macroscopic, world of parasites."---Francisco C. Ferreira, The Quarterly Review of Biology Long Description An exciting look at the essential roles that parasites play in Earths ecosystems. This book looks at the weird and wonderful world of parasites, the most abundant form of life on Earth. Parasites come in all forms and sizes and inhabit every free-living organism. Parasitism is now, and always has been, a way to survive under changing environmental conditions. From arctic oceans to tropical forests, Scott Gardner, Judy Diamond, and Gabor Racz investigate how parasites survive and evolve, and how they influence and provide stability to ecosystems.Taking readers to the open ranges of Mongolia, the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, the Andes of Bolivia, and more, the authors examine the impact parasites have on humans and other animals. Using examples of parasites from throughout the tree of life, the authors describe parasite-host relationships as diverse as those between trematodes and snails and tapeworms and whales. They even consider the strange effects of thorny-headed worms on their hosts. Parasites offer clues to the evolutionary history of particular regions, and they can provide insights into the history of species interactions. Through parasites, biologists can weave together a global knowledge of the past to predict the challenges that we will face in the future.Revealing that parasites are so much more than creepy-crawlies, this book gives up-to-date context for these critical members of the biological diversity of our planet. Review Quote "A well-organized, -researched, and -illustrated overview of the parasitic world." ---Tina Panik, Library Journal Details ISBN0691206872 Author Brenda Lee Short Title Entangled Lives Publisher Princeton University Press Language English Illustrator Brenda Lee ISBN-10 0691206872 ISBN-13 9780691206875 Format Hardcover Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Pages 224 Illustrations 29 color photos + 55 b/w illus. 4 maps. NZ Release Date 2022-11-29 US Release Date 2022-11-29 Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-11-29 UK Release Date 2022-11-29 Subtitle The Inside Story DEWEY 591.7857 AU Release Date 2023-03-31 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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