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Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 48: Introduction To Endoparasitic Nematodes (Phylum Nemata) [Nemata], Scott L. Gardner 2024 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 48: Introduction To Endoparasitic Nematodes (Phylum Nemata) [Nemata], Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An introduction to endoparasitic nematodes (phylum Nemata, at times referred to as Nematoda). Includes a discussion of general morphology, host range, diversity, the (highly unsettled) classification, ancient historical accounts, and trace or fossil history.

Chapter 48 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.ciap048


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 49: Trichuroidea And Trichinelloidea (Superfamilies) [Nemata, Adenophorea], María del Rosario Robles, Rocío Callejón Fernández 2024 Universidad Nacional de La Plata

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 49: Trichuroidea And Trichinelloidea (Superfamilies) [Nemata, Adenophorea], María Del Rosario Robles, Rocío Callejón Fernández

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the nematode (roundworm) superfamilies Trichuroidea and Trichinelloidea. Includes a discussion of the taxonomy, morphological and molecular characteristics, biology, life cycle, and species of human medical and veterinary importance.

Chapter 49 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by María del Rosario Robles and Rocío Callejón Fernández. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap049


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 50: Ascarididae And Anisakidae (Families): Large Intestinal Nematodes [Nemata, Secernentea], Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy Jr., Steven A. Nadler, Scott L. Gardner 2024 Texas Tech University

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 50: Ascarididae And Anisakidae (Families): Large Intestinal Nematodes [Nemata, Secernentea], Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy Jr., Steven A. Nadler, Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the large intestinal nematodes (roundworms) in the families Ascarididae and Anisakidae. Includes a discussion of the taxonomy, as well as the biology and other aspects of ascarids and anasakids of human medical and veterinary importance, such as Ascaris lumbricoides, Toxocara canis, Anasakis spp., and other species.

Chapter 50 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy, Jr., Steven 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.ciap050


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 51: Heterakoidea (Superfamily): Cosmopolitan Gut-Dwelling Parasites Of Tetrapods [Nemata, Secernentea], F. Agustín Jiménez-Ruiz 2024 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 51: Heterakoidea (Superfamily): Cosmopolitan Gut-Dwelling Parasites Of Tetrapods [Nemata, Secernentea], F. Agustín Jiménez-Ruiz

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cosmopolitan gut-dwelling nematodes (roundworms) in the superfamily Heterakoidea, which occur most often in the cecum and large intestine of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Discusses the general morphological characteristics, diagnosis, distribution and host associations, general biology, evolution, systematics, phylogeny, ecology, and conservation, including coverage of species of veterinary importance, Heterakis gallinarum and Histomonas meleagridis.

Chapter 51 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by F. Agustín Jiménez-Ruiz. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap051


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 52: Oxyurida (Order): Pinworms [Nemata, Secernentea], Haylee J. Weaver 2024 Department of the Environment and Energy, Canberra, Australia

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 52: Oxyurida (Order): Pinworms [Nemata, Secernentea], Haylee J. Weaver

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the pinworms, order Oxyurida, discussing their key features, life history, ecology, health effects on hosts, systematics, taxonomy, and including summaries of the main groups.

Chapter 52 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Haylee J. Weaver. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap052


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 53: Spirurida (Order) [Nemata, Secernentea], Valentin Radev 2024 Bulgarian Food Safety Agency

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 53: Spirurida (Order) [Nemata, Secernentea], Valentin Radev

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the nematode (roundworm) order Spirurida including the morphology and locations within the host, and taxonomic hierarchy and classification history with description of groups.

Chapter 53 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Valentin Radev. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap053


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 54: Camallanina (Suborder): Guinea Worm And Related Nematodes [Nemata, Secernentea], Anindo Choudhury 2024 Saint Norbert College

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 54: Camallanina (Suborder): Guinea Worm And Related Nematodes [Nemata, Secernentea], Anindo Choudhury

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis) and related nematodes (roundworms) in the suborder Camallanina. Discusses the systematics, taxonomy, phylogenetics of several groups, including the morphology, distribution, life cycles, and pathology and disease, the Guinea Worm Eradication Program, and Dracunculus species in wildlife.

Chapter 54 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Anindo Choudhury. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap054


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 55: Filarioidea Weinland, 1858 (Superfamily) [Nemata, Secernentea], Juliana Notarnicola 2024 Universidad Nacional de Misiones

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 55: Filarioidea Weinland, 1858 (Superfamily) [Nemata, Secernentea], Juliana Notarnicola

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the nematode (roundworm) superfamilty Filarioidea Weinland, 1858 covering general morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, host associations, life cycles, and human, domestic animal, and wild animal health implications of several species.

Chapter 55 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Juliana Notarnicola. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap055


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 57: Nematomorpha (Phylum): Horsehair Worms, Matthew G. Bolek, Ben Hanelt 2024 Oklahoma State University

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 57: Nematomorpha (Phylum): Horsehair Worms, Matthew G. Bolek, Ben Hanelt

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the horsehair worms, phylum Nematomorpha, including discussion of their general morphology, life cycle, distribution, diversity, taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology, and behavior.

Chapter 57 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Matthew G. Bolek and Ben Hanelt. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap057


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 56: Strongyloidea Baird, 1853 And Trichostrongyloidea Cram, 1927 (Superfamilies): Bursate Nematodes [Nemata, Secernentea], Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy Jr., Steven A. Nadler, Valentin Radev, Scott L. Gardner 2024 Texas Tech University

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 56: Strongyloidea Baird, 1853 And Trichostrongyloidea Cram, 1927 (Superfamilies): Bursate Nematodes [Nemata, Secernentea], Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy Jr., Steven A. Nadler, Valentin Radev, Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the bursate nematodes (roundworms) in the superfamilies Strongyloidea and Trichostrongyloidea, including discussion of the general morphology, taxonomy, life history, and human and domestic animal health implications of several groups, including Necator americanus (Stiles, 1902), Ancylostoma duodenale (Dubini, 1843), A. ceylanicum (Looss, 1911), A. caninum (Ercolani, 1859), and Haemonchus contortus, among others.

Chapter 56 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy, Jr., Steven Nadler, Valentin Radev, and Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap056


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 58: Acanthocephala Rudolphi, 1808 (Phylum), Scott Monks 2024 Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 58: Acanthocephala Rudolphi, 1808 (Phylum), Scott Monks

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the phylum Acanthocephala Rudolphi, 1808, also called the thorny-headed or spiny-headed worms, including discussion of their general morphology, life cycles, classification, and phylogenetic relationships.

Chapter 58 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Scott Monks. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap058


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 59: Pentastomida: Endoparasitic Arthopods, Chris T. McAllister 2024 Northeast Texas Community College

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 59: Pentastomida: Endoparasitic Arthopods, Chris T. Mcallister

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the Pentastomida, a homogeneous and distinctive systematic assemblage of over 130 taxa of worm-like dioecious obligate endoparasitic arthropods that, as adults, inhabit the respiratory tract (bronchi, lungs, and nasal passages) and coelomic cavity of various freshwater and terrestrial vertebrates, with approximately 90% maturing in reptiles. Includes discussion of their fossil record, evolution, geographic range, history of pentastomid research, general morphology, host relationships, larval development, life cycles, ecology, and taxonomy.

Chapter 59 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Chris T. McAllister. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap059


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 60: Monogenea Van Beneden, 1858 (Class) [Platyhelminthes], Griselda Pulido-Flores 2024 Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 60: Monogenea Van Beneden, 1858 (Class) [Platyhelminthes], Griselda Pulido-Flores

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the class Monogenea van Beneden, 1858, mainly ectoparasites of the skin, fins, gills, and urinary bladder of fishes, amphibians, and some reptiles. Includes discussion of their classification (both historical and current), general morphology, life cycles, and taxonomy.

Chapter 60 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Griselda Pulido-Flores. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap060


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 61: Transversotrematidae Witenberg, 1944 (Family): Ectoparasitic Trematodes [Platyhelminthes], Scott C. Cutmore, Thomas H. Cribb 2024 University of Queensland

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 61: Transversotrematidae Witenberg, 1944 (Family): Ectoparasitic Trematodes [Platyhelminthes], Scott C. Cutmore, Thomas H. Cribb

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the family Transversotrematidae Witemberg, 1944, a small but biologically significant group of plagiorchiid digenean trematodes (flukes), including discussion of identification, general morphology, life cycles, host range, and the significance of their evolutionary position and biology.

Chapter 61 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Scott C. Cutmore and Thomas H. Cribb. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap061


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 62: Hirudinea (Subclass): Parasitic Leeches, Alejandro Oceguera-Figueroa, Sebastian Kvist 2024 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 62: Hirudinea (Subclass): Parasitic Leeches, Alejandro Oceguera-Figueroa, Sebastian Kvist

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the parasitic leeches, subclass Hirudinea, including discussion of leeches as parasites, vectors, and hosts, their general morphology, reproduction, zoogeography, classification, phylogeny, medical uses, and preparation of specimens.

Chapter 62 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Alejandro Oceguera-Figueroa and Sebastian Kvist. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap062


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 63: Siphonaptera Latreille, 1825 (Order): Fleas [Arthropoda], Marcela Lareschi 2024 Universidad Nacional de La Plata

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 63: Siphonaptera Latreille, 1825 (Order): Fleas [Arthropoda], Marcela Lareschi

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of fleas, order Siphonaptera Latreille, 1825, the adults of which are highly specialized holometabolous arthropods adapted to parasitic life and are morphologically very different from other insects. Fleas are parasites of birds and mammals, but their greatest specific richness is associated with rodents. There are nearly 3,000 species and subspecies placed in 19 families that are currently known worldwide. Includes discussion of the general morphology of the imago, larva, pupa, and eggs, their morphological adaptation to parasitism, phylogeny, systematics, taxonomy, geographic distribution, host associations, biology, reproduction, and medical and veterinary importance.

Chapter 63 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, …


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 64: Phthiraptera (Order): Lice [Arthropoda], Lajos Rózsa, Haylee J. Weaver 2024 MTA Centre for Ecological Research

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 64: Phthiraptera (Order): Lice [Arthropoda], Lajos Rózsa, Haylee J. Weaver

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of lice, order Phthiraptera, including discussion of their general morphology, feeding, host range, host distribution, life cycle, macroecology, transmission, effects on hosts and role as vectors, host defenses, conservation, evolutionary origins, phylogeny, lice nuclear genome, taxonomy, and medical implications including their control.

Chapter 64 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Lajos Rózsa and Haylee J. Weaver. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap064


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 65: Triatominae Jeannel, 1919 (Subfamily): Kissing Bugs [Arthropoda], Sue Ann Gardner 2024 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 65: Triatominae Jeannel, 1919 (Subfamily): Kissing Bugs [Arthropoda], Sue Ann Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview compiled from open access sources about kissing bugs, subfamily Triatominae Jeannel, 1919, including their hemtaophage biology, morphology of a representative species, Triatoma sanguisuga, history of the subfamily, biogeographic history, phylogeny, life cycle, triatomines serving as a vector for Trypanosoma cruzi, triatomine behavior, and medical importance.

Chapter 65 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, compiled by Sue Ann Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap065

Compiled from the work of: C. Nunes de Araújo, T. V. Azeredo-Oliveira, I. Marques Dourado Bastos, K. L. da Silva Bentes, C. …


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 67: Acari Leach, 1817 (Subclass): Mites [Arthropoda], David Evans Walter, Gerald W. Krantz, Evert E. Lindquist 2024 University of Alberta

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 67: Acari Leach, 1817 (Subclass): Mites [Arthropoda], David Evans Walter, Gerald W. Krantz, Evert E. Lindquist

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

A very brief overview from open access sources about mites (subclass Acari Leach, 1817), including discussion of general identifying characteristics, biology, life cycle, scabies (cause by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis), and phylogenetic relationships (through 1996).

Chapter 67 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by David Evans Walter, Gerald W. Krantz, and Evert E. Lindquist. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap067


Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 66: Ixodida Leach, 1815 (Order): Ticks [Arthropoda], Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, Filipe Dantas-Torres 2024 University of São Paulo

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 66: Ixodida Leach, 1815 (Order): Ticks [Arthropoda], Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, Filipe Dantas-Torres

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of ticks (order Ixodida Leach, 1815), blood-feeding ectoparasites of vertebrates representing important vectors of pathogens that cause diseases in humans and other animals. They are obligate parasites at one or more developmental stages and parasitize some terrestrial vertebrates (mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians). Includes discussion of general morphology, biology, life cycles, host range, taxonomic history, current taxonomy, and medical and veterinary significance of both the soft and hard tick groups. Discusses very briefly anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease/Lyme barreliosis, and rickettsiosis.

Chapter 66 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, and Filipe Dantas-Torres. …


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