Changes in host behaviour following infection with parasites are frequently reported in the
literature, and are often hypothesized to be adaptive for either host or parasite. However …

Wild animals have parasites. This inconvenient truth has far‐reaching implications for
biologists measuring animal performance traits: infection with parasites can alter host …

A definitive guide to the depth and breadth of the ecological sciences, revised and updated
The revised and updated fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems–now in full …

This book meets the demand for a comprehensive introduction to understanding the
processes of population limitation. Recognized world-wide as a respected biologist and …

Parasitic Diseases of Wild Birds provides thorough coverage of major parasite groups
affecting wild bird species. Broken into four sections covering protozoa, helminths, leeches …

This book provides an introductory text in ecology aimed at undergraduate students and is
divided into sections entitled: introduction; conditions and resources; individuals …

Birds are plagued by an impressive diversity of ectoparasites, ranging from feather-feeding
lice, to feather-degrading bacteria. Many of these ectoparasites have severe negative effects …

In recent years, the use of molecular data to build phylogenetic trees and sophisticated
computer-aided techniques to analyze them have led to a revolution in the study of …

For most, the mere mention of lice forces an immediate hand to the head and recollection of
childhood experiences with nits, medicated shampoos, and traumatic haircuts. But for a …

Incubating new ideas about avian reproduction/SJ Reynolds & DC Deeming--The fossil
record and evolution of avian egg nesting and incubation/DC Deeming--Nest construction …