Platyhelminth Parasites of the Amphibia
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Author Description
This volume brings together the scattered information on the systematics of platyhelminths (flatworms), that are parasites of frogs, toads, and other amphibians. It provides insights into the relative importance of morphology and zoogeography, as well as the behavioural features of these animals. The volume includes descriptions of the platyhelminths, with information on their hosts and geographical distribution, together with differential keys and morphological and biological diagnoses to families and genera.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the systematic classification and biological characteristics of platyhelminth parasites found within amphibian hosts. The authors, R. A. Bray and Stephen Prudhoe, synthesize scattered research to provide a comprehensive framework for identifying these flatworms. By examining morphological data and zoogeographical distribution, the text establishes a diagnostic foundation for researchers and students of parasitology.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Systematic classification of platyhelminth species infecting frogs, toads, and other amphibians.
- Differential keys for the identification of families and genera.
- Morphological and biological diagnoses for various parasite groups.
- Data regarding host specificity and global geographical distribution patterns.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for the study of amphibian-associated flatworms. The text is noted for its technical precision and utility as a diagnostic tool for specialists in the field of parasitology.
Page Count:
218
Publication Date:
1982-09-30
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198585098
ISBN-13:
9780198585091
Science
Amphibians
Reference
Parasites
Parasitology
Biology
Zoology
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