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Leeches, Lice and Lampreys: A Natural History of Skin and Gill Parasites of Fishes

Graham C. Kearn

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Description:Many different kinds of animals have adopted a parasitic life style on the skin and gills of marine and freshwater fishes, including single-celled protozoans, flatworms, leeches, a range of crustaceans and even some vertebrates (lampreys). There is a parasitic barnacle, described first in the 19th century by Charles Darwin, fish lice that change sex and bivalve mollusks parasitic only when young. This book explores for the first time in one volume, the remarkable biology of these little known and frequently bizarre animals. The following closely interwoven themes are considered for each group of parasites: how they find their hosts, how they attach, feed and reproduce, the damage they inflict and how the hostbs immune system retaliates. Based on the British fauna, but extending where appropriate to examples from North America, Australia and elsewhere, the book is essential reading, not just for the professional parasitologist, but also for anyone interested in fishes and in this neglected field of British natural history. With the enquiring naturalist in mind, terms and concepts are explained as they arise, backed up by a glossary, and the text is liberally illustrated. An introductory chapter on fish biology sets the scene and common fish names are used throughout, as well as scientific names.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Leeches, Lice and Lampreys: A Natural History of Skin and Gill Parasites of Fishes. To get started finding Leeches, Lice and Lampreys: A Natural History of Skin and Gill Parasites of Fishes, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Many different kinds of animals have adopted a parasitic life style on the skin and gills of marine and freshwater fishes, including single-celled protozoans, flatworms, leeches, a range of crustaceans and even some vertebrates (lampreys). There is a parasitic barnacle, described first in the 19th century by Charles Darwin, fish lice that change sex and bivalve mollusks parasitic only when young. This book explores for the first time in one volume, the remarkable biology of these little known and frequently bizarre animals. The following closely interwoven themes are considered for each group of parasites: how they find their hosts, how they attach, feed and reproduce, the damage they inflict and how the hostbs immune system retaliates. Based on the British fauna, but extending where appropriate to examples from North America, Australia and elsewhere, the book is essential reading, not just for the professional parasitologist, but also for anyone interested in fishes and in this neglected field of British natural history. With the enquiring naturalist in mind, terms and concepts are explained as they arise, backed up by a glossary, and the text is liberally illustrated. An introductory chapter on fish biology sets the scene and common fish names are used throughout, as well as scientific names.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Leeches, Lice and Lampreys: A Natural History of Skin and Gill Parasites of Fishes. To get started finding Leeches, Lice and Lampreys: A Natural History of Skin and Gill Parasites of Fishes, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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