Interactions between competitors, predators and their prey have traditionally been viewed as the foundation of community structure. Parasites – long ignored i

Explains parasite biology as a branch of ecology - essential reading for zoology and ecology students.

In Parasitism, Claude Combes explores the fascinating adaptations parasites have developed through their intimate interactions with their hosts. He begins with

Interactions between competitors, predators and their prey have traditionally been viewed as the foundation of community structure. Parasites long ignored in co

Parasites that manipulate the behaviour of their hosts represent striking examples of adaptation by natural selection. This text provides an authoritative revie