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Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 05: Life Cycles [Parasites In Relation To Other Organisms], Matthew G. Bolek, Kyle D. Gustafson, Gabriel J. Langford

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses the complex life cycles of parasites, their infection sites, and host range in relation to various host species.

Chapter 5 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on life cycles by Matthew G. Bolek, Kyle D. Gustafson, and Gabriel J. Langford. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap005

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 06: Behavioral Parasitology [Parasites In Relation To Other Organisms], Megan R. Wise De Valdez

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses how parasites can manipulate host behaviors and the implications of these alterations for both hosts and parasites.

Chapter 6 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on behavioral parasitology by Megan Wise de Valdez. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap006

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 07: Biostatistics For Parasitologists: A Painless Introduction [Parascript Approaches], Jenő Reiczigel, Marco Marozzi, Fábián Ibolya, Lajos Rózsa

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Covers biostatistics for parasitologists and includes discussion of taking samples, frequency distribution of host individuals across infection classes, sample size, prevalence, mean intesity, median intensity, stochasic equality of intensities, abundance, crowding, levels of aggregation, parasite sex ratio, parasite species richness, interactions between parasite species, and the tool Quantitative Parasitology on the Web (QPweb).

Chapter 7 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on biostatistics for parasitologists by Jenő Reiczigel, Marco Marozzi, Fábián Ibolya, and Lajos Rózsa. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap007

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 08: Distributional Ecology Of Parasites [Parascript Approaches], A. Townsend Peterson

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses the distributional ecology of parasites, exploring the factors influencing their geographic distributions and the complexities involved compared to free-living organisms.

Chapter 8 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on distributional ecology of parasites by A. Townsend Peterson. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap008

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 09: The Coccidia Proper: Important Apicomplexa Other Than Haemoprotozoa [Protozoa, Apicomplexa], Donald W. Duszynski

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Chapter 9 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the Coccidia Ppoper, important Apicomplexa other than Haemoprotozoa by Donald W. Duszynski. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap009

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 10: Haemosporida (Order): The “Malaria Parasites” [Protozoa, Apicomplexa], Susan L. Perkins, Spencer C. Galen

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the order Haemosporida, also referred to as the malaria parasites, including history of the knowledge of malaria, general life cycle, diversity of the group, classification, and phylogenetic relationships. Covers malaria parasites of birds, squamate reptiles, rodents, and other mammals, including humans and other apes. Includes discussion of Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and P. knowlesi. Includes sections on the impact on human genetics and health, including sickle cell anemia, Duffy coat receptors, and combatting malarial disease.

Chapter 10 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 11: Trypanosoma (Genus) [Protozoa, Trypanosomatidae], Ana Maria Jansen, Samanta C. Chagas Xavier, André Luiz Rodrigues Roque

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the genus Trypanosoma, protozoan flagellate parasites. Covers the classification, development, life cycles, and effect on human and domestic animal health.

Chapter 11 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the genus Trypanosoma by Ana Maria Jansen, Samanta C. Chagas Xavier, and André Luiz Rodrigues Roque. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap011

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 12: Leishmania (Genus) And Leishmaniasis [Protozoa, Trypanosomatidae], Mary Ann Mcdowell, Jennifer Robichaud

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the genus Leishmania, protozoan flagellate parasites. Covers the classification, development, life cycles, and effect on human and domestic animal health, including a discussion of the human disease leishmaniasis as well as animal models and immunology.

Chapter 12 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the genus Leishmania and leishmaniasis by Mary Ann McDowell and Jennifer Robichaud. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap012

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 13: Myxozoa (Subphylum), Terrence L. Miller

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Recent phylogenetic and protein expression analyses have revealed the diverse group of obligate endoparasites of the subphylum Myxozoa are morphologically simplified, although highly specialized, cnidarians. Covered here are the classification and host associations of these animals, life cycle stages, infection dynamics, diagnostics, and the effect on aquatic host animal health, including whirling disease.

Chapter 13 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the subphylum Myxozoa by Terrence L. Miller. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap013

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 14: Mesozoa (Phylum Dicyemida And Phylum Orthonecta) [Mesozoa], Sarah R. Catalano

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the Mesozoa, parasites of marine invertebrates such as squid, octopus, and cuttlefish. Discusses the taxonomic classification, position in the Tree of Life, morphology, life cycle (inlcuding the secondary nematogen), hosts, patterns of infection, and molecular analyses, collection, and staining methods.

Chapter 14 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the Mesozoa (phylum Dicyemida and phylum Orthonectida) by Sarah R. Catalano. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap014

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 15: Introduction To Endoparasitic Platyhelminths (Phylum Platyhelminthes), Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy Jr., Steven A. Nadler, Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An introduction to the endoparasitic forms of platyhelminths, referred to colloquially at times as flatworms. Platyhelminths include monogeneans, cestodes (tapeworms), and trematodes (flukes). Covers their general morphology and a brief overview of their systematics.

Chapter 15 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, an introduction to endoparasitic platyhelminths, by Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy, Jr., Steve Nadler, and Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap015

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 16: Introduction To Cestodes (Class Cestoda) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda], Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of cestodes (tapeworms) focusing on a description of their general morphology.

Chapter 16 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, an introduction to cestodes (class Cestoda), by Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap016

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 18: Taenia (Genus) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Sumiya Ganzorig, Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses the cestode (tapeworm) genus Taenia, several species of which infect humans, including their general morphology, the asexual reproduction of the metacestodes, identifcation, systematics, phylogeny, distribution, hosts, and their medical and veterinary importance.

Chapter 18 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the genus Taenia by Sumiya Ganzorig and Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap018

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 19: Echinococcus (Genus) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Akira Ito, Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses the cestode (tapeworm) genus Echinococcus, several species of which infect humans, including their general morphology, taxonomy, systematics, life cycles, host range, and medical and veterinary importance.

Chapter 19 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the family Proteocephalidae La Rue, 1911 by Tomáš Scholz and Roman Kuchta. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap019

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 20: Proteocephalidae La Rue, 1911 (Family) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Tomáš Scholz, Roman L. Kuchta

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) family Proteocephalidae La Rue, 1911, including a discussion of the current classification, general morphology, species diversity, life cycles, host associations, geographical distribution, phylogenetic relationships, and selected Nearctic taxa.

Chapter 20 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the family Proteocephalidae La Rue, 1911 by Tomáš Scholz and Roman Kuchta. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap020

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 21: Bothriocephalidea Kuchta Et Al., 2008 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Jorge Falcón-Ordaz, Luis García-Prieto

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Bothriocephalidea Kuchta et al., 2008, including a discussion of the main morphological characteristics, the description and summary of a representative species, Schyzocotyle acheilognathi (Yamaguti, 1934) Brabec et al., 2015 (also known as the Asian fish tapeworm), including its prevalence, life cycles, host range, and zoogeography.

Chapter 21 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Jorge Falcón-Ordaz and Luis García-Prieto. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap021

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 22: Diphyllobothriidea Kuchta Et Al., 2008 (Order): The Broad Tapeworms [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Tomáš Scholz, Roman L. Kuchta

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Broad tapeworms are among the largest tapeworms on Earth and some species have been known as human parasites for a long time. However, species diversity of these usually large-sized tapeworms is still poorly known, partly because of the existence of numerous unresolved taxonomic problems. They currently get some attention due to several cases of human infection in non-endemic areas due to importation of unfrozen fish.

Includes an overview of the cestode order Diphyllobothriidea Kuchta et al., 2008, the group's taxonomic history, current classification, general morphology, species diversity, life cycles, host associations, geographic distribution, phylogenetic relationships, and selected taxa from the …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 17: Cyclophyllidea Beneden In Braun, 1900 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

A very brief overview of the Cyclophyllidea, an order of cestode (tapeworm) parasites that includes important human pathogens, including the genera Hymenolepis, Taenia, and Echinococcus.

Chapter 17 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap017

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 23: Trypanorhyncha Diesing, 1863 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Francisco Zaragoza-Tapia, Scott Monks

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Trypanorhyncha Diesing, 1863, common parasites of marine fish, including general morphology, taxonomy, phylogenetic relationships, lists of genera within the subordinate superfamilies, and their life cycle and zoogeography.

Chapter 23 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Francisco Zaragoza-Tapia and Scott Monks. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap023

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 24: Cathetocephalidea Schmidt And Beveridge, 1990 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Luis García-Prieto, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Brenda Atziri García-García, Berenice Adán-Torres

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Cathetocephalidea Schmidt and Beveridge, 1990, parasites of the spiral intestine (also called the spiral valve) of sharks. Includes a discussion of their main morphological characteristics, the species in the order, a description and summary of a representative species, Cathetocephalus resendezi Caira et al., 2005, and life cycles.

Chapter 24 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Luis García-Prieto, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Brenda Atziri García-García, and Berenice Adán-Torres. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap024

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 25: Diphyllidea Van Beneden In Carus, 1863 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Luis García-Prieto, Brenda Atziri García-García, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Berenice Adán-Torres

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Diphyllidea van Beneden in Carus, 1863, a group of small and polyzoic cestodes inhabiting the spiral valve of elasmobranchs that occurs worldwide. Includes a discussion of the main morphological characteristics, species in the order, including a description and summary of a representative species, Halysioncum mexicanum (Tyler & Caira, 1999) Caira et al., 2013, and the life cycle.

Chapter 25 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Luis García-Prieto, Brenda Atziri García-García, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, and Berenice Adán-Torres. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap025

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 26: Lecanicephalidea Hyman, 1951 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Luis García-Prieto, Berenice Adán-Torres, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Brenda Atziri García-García

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Lecanicephalidea Hyman, 1951, mainly parasites of the spiral intestine of batoid elasmobranchs, with worldwide distribution. Includes discussion of their main morphological characteristics, taxonomy, description and summary of a representative species, Aberrapex senticosum Jensen, 2001, and life cycles. These worms are remarkably diverse in their morphology.

Chapter 26 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Luis García-Prieto, Berenice Adán-Torres, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, and Brenda Atziri García-García. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap026

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 28: Phyllobothriidea Caira Et Al., 2014 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Brenda Atziri García-García, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Berenice Adán-Torres, Luis García-Prieto

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the acetabulate cestode (tapeworm) order Phyllobothriidea Caira et al., 2014, parasites of the spiral valve or spiral intestine of sharks and occasionally batoid rays. Includes a discussion of their main morphological characteristics, a description and summary of a representative species, Paraorygmatobothrium prionacis (Yamaguti, 1934) Ruhnke, 1993, taxonomy (much of which is yet uncertain), and life cycles.

Chapter 28 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Brenda Atziri García-García, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Berenice Adán-Torres, and Luis García-Prieto. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap028

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 29: Rhinebothriidea Healy Et Al., 2009 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Brenda Atziri García-García, Berenice Adán-Torres, Luis García-Prieto

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Rhinebothriidea Healy et al., 2009, small worms that occur in the spiral intestine (valve) of rays (Batoidea) from marine and freshwater habitats worldwide. Includes discussion of their main morphological characteristics, a description and summary of a epresentative species, Anthocephalum currani Ruhnke and Seaman 2009, taxonomy, life cycle, and zoogeography.

Chapter 29 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Brenda Atziri García-García, Berenice Adán-Torres, and Luis García-Prieto. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap029

Invasive Wild Pig (Sus Scrofa) Diets On Barrier Islands In The Southeastern United States, Vienna R. Canright, Antoinette J. Piaggio, James C. Beasley

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Background

Biological invasions are a leading cause of reductions in global biodiversity. Islands are particularly sensitive to invasions, which often result in cascading impacts throughout island communities. Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are globally invasive and pose threats to numerous taxa and ecosystems, particularly for islands where they have contributed to declines of many endemic species. However, the impacts of wild pig diet on the flora and fauna remain understudied in many island systems.

Results

We used DNA metabarcoding of wild pig fecal samples to quantify the seasonal diet composition of wild pigs on three barrier islands in the …

Characterizing Feral Swine Movement Across The Contiguous United States Using Neural Networks And Genetic Data, Rachael M. Giglio, Courtney F. Bowden, Ryan K. Brook, Antoinette J. Piaggio, Timothy J. Smyser

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Globalization has led to the frequent movement of species out of their native habitat. Some of these species become highly invasive and capable of profoundly altering invaded ecosystems. Feral swine (Sus scrofa × domesticus) are recognized as being among the most destructive invasive species, with populations established on all continents except Antarctica. Within the United States (US), feral swine are responsible for extensive crop damage, the destruction of native ecosystems, and the spread of disease. Purposeful human-mediated movement of feral swine has contributed to their rapid range expansion over the past 30 years. Patterns of deliberate introduction of …

Discovery Of A Novel Invasive Rodent Species On Wake Atoll With A Desert Southwest Usa Origin, Antoinette J. Piaggio, Eric Lanners, Daniel R. Taylor, Aaron B. Shiels, Marjorie Matocq, John Eisemann

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Invasive species, particularly omnivorous rodents, have damaged island ecosystems around the world. The unique flora and fauna of island systems have typically not evolved with omnivorous rodents and are heavily impacted by their introduction. Wake Atoll of the southern Pacific Ocean is a 707-hectare coral island complex of three islands managed by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). DoD restricts civilian access to the atoll but aircraft and seacraft regularly visit the island to transport military equipment and to sustain the year-round military and contractor personnel stationed on the atoll. Wake Atoll had been invaded by Rattus rattus complex …

Unsung Heroes In Conservation: Evaluating The Limitations Faced By New England Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers And Proposing Solutions For Their Support And Recognition, Shaylee M. Sarmiento

Honors Theses and Capstones

Wildlife rehabilitation is an often-unacknowledged practice within the overarching field of wildlife protection and conservation. This practice involves the treatment and hopeful release of wild animals affected by various ailments. With the continued expansion of and interest in the field, it could be assumed that wildlife rehabilitation is supported and funded by government bodies, but this is not the case. Because of the lack of funding and resources, many wildlife rehabilitation centers cannot achieve their full rehabilitative potential and expand their reach in the conservation world. Additionally, an absence of support leads critics to question the ethical standards of wildlife …

Equine Rescue Success In The United States: A Statistical Analysis, Carly J. Cave

Honors Theses and Capstones

The high inflation that has characterized the post-pandemic period in the United States has increased the costs of horse ownership for private owners and equine rescue organizations, which are facing critical pressures. Over 200,000 equines are at risk for neglect or slaughter in the United States each year, which far exceeds the capacity to house these equines at rescue organizations. While demand on these organizations is high, their ability to afford appropriate resources for their care is insufficient. This study examined geographical and economic factors that impact equine rescues’ success in taking in at-risk equines and adopting them to forever …

Distribution Of Tick Species On Free-Ranging Ungulates In Northern New England, Karisa Graham

Honors Theses and Capstones

In Northern New England, ungulates are often parasitized by ticks, which is one of the leading causes for the decline in population. Ungulates are a good host for ticks, specifically deer ticks and winter ticks, and these ticks cause many tick-borne diseases in humans as well. The purpose of this study was to assess passive sampling from harvested animals as a means of tick surveillance in Vermont and New Hampshire. Ticks were collected from deer and moose and mapped throughout the two states by ArcGIS to visualize the trends in distribution. Relative abundance was greater in southeastern Vermont, with no …