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Ecology, Epidemiology, and Evolution of Parasitism in Daphnia
Dieter
Ebert
2005
© 2005
microbiology
Table of Contents
Book Information
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Ecology, Epidemiology, and Evolution of Parasitism in
Daphnia
Foreword
Setting the Stage
Defining Parasites
Host–Parasite Interactions
Outline of This Book
Updates and Corrections
References
Chapter 2 Introduction to
Daphnia
Biology
Introduction
Physiology, Metabolism, and Immunity
Life Cycle and Development
Habitat
Behavioral Ecology
Evolutionary Genetics
Population Dynamics
References
Chapter 3 Some Parasites of
Daphnia
Introduction
Bacteria
Fungi
Microsporidia
Unknown Classification
References
Chapter 4 Parasitism in Natural Populations
Daphnia
Microparasites in Natural Populations
Overview of Epidemiological Field Studies
Generalizations about Parasitism in Natural Populations
Conclusions and Open Questions
References
Chapter 5 The Effects of
Daphnia
Parasites on Host Fitness
Introduction
Effects on Host Fecundity and Survival
Parasite Effects on Other Host Traits
Parasites May Influence Predation on Their Hosts
Conclusions and Open Questions
References
Chapter 6 Host Adaptations against the Costs of Parasitism
Introduction
Changes in Life History Traits
The Evolution of Host Resistance
Induced Defense
Limits to the Evolution of Host Counter Adaptations
Conclusions and Open Questions
References
Chapter 7 Host Range of
Daphnia
Parasites
Introduction
Understanding Host Ranges of
Daphnia
Parasites
How to Describe and Test Host Ranges
Conclusions
References
Chapter 8 Epidemiology
Transmission
Epidemiology of
Daphnia
Microparasites
Conclusions and Open Questions
References
Chapter 9 Population Dynamics and Community Ecology
Background
Do Parasites Regulate Host Populations?
Do Parasites Influence Host Community Structure?
Factors Structuring Parasite Communities
Conclusions and Open Questions
References
Chapter 10 Experiments with
Daphnia
and Parasites
Advantages of Using the
Daphnia
–Parasite System for Experiments
Using Proper Controls: Placebos
Experiments with Individuals
Experimental Epidemiology and Evolution of
Daphnia
Parasites
Conclusions and Open Questions
References
Glossary
List of Figures
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