Timothy M. Goater

Thoroughly revised to meet the needs of a new generation of parasitology students, whether their interest is in ecology, conservation biology, evolution, immunology, or health sciences. Synthesizes advances in the ecology and evolution of animal parasites against a backdrop of developments in parasite systematics, biodiversity, and life cycles. Explains the complexity and diversity of parasitology using a minimum of jargon and mathematical detail Richly illustrated with over 300 figures and numérous cas study boxes to aid and encourage learning.