The oestrid flies : biology, host-parasite relationships, impact and management /

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2006.
• Subjects: Oestridae.; Pathogen, Pest, Parasite and Weed Management (General); Protozoan, Helminth, Mollusc and Arthropod Parasites of Animals, (New March 2000); Protozoan, Helminth and Arthropod Parasites of Humans, (New March 2000); Anatomy and Morphology (Wild Animals), (New March 2000); Reproduction, Development and Life Cycle (Wild Animals), (New March 2000); Taxonomy and Evolution.; Adults.; Biology.; Evolution.; Host parasite relationships.; Human diseases.; Larvae.; Life cycle.; Life history.; Metamorphosis.; Morphology.; Myiasis.; Pest control.; Phylogenetics.; Phylogeny.; Pupae.; Electronic books.
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This book provides a comprehensive discussion on current knowledge on the biology of oestrid flies. It includes 14 chapters, each dedicated to the discussion of the oestrid flies' systematics, morphology, host-parasite relationships, and life history. A detailed survey of each genus is describe...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction / D.D. Colwell, M.J.R. Hall and P.J. Scholl
• Historical Perspectives on the Importance and Impact of Oestrids / R. Roncalli Amici
• Phylogeny and Evolution of Bot Flies / T. Pape
• Molecular Phylogeny and Identification / D. Otranto and J.R. Stevens
• Life Cycle Strategies / D.D. Colwell
• Morphology of Adult Oestridae / D.M. Wood
• Egg Morphology / D.D. Colwell
• Larval Morphology / D.D. Colwell
• Pupal Biology and Metamorphosis Behaviour / A.C. Nilssen
• Adult Biology / J.R. Anderson
• Larval-Host Parasite Relationships
• Oestrid Myiasis of Humans / J.R. Anderson
• Management and Control of Oestrid Flies / P.J. Scholl
• A Synopsis of the Biology, Hosts, Distribution, Disease Significance and Management of the Genera / D.D. Colwell, M.J.R. Hall and P.J. Scholl.