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

We first discussed the possibility of organizing a symposium on helminth communities in June, 1986. At that time, we were engaged in writing a joint paper on po

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