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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Book Title
- The Flying Zoo
- Title
- The Flying Zoo
- Subtitle
- Birds, Parasites, and the World They Share
- ISBN-10
- 1772123749
- EAN
- 9781772123746
- ISBN
- 9781772123746
- Genre
- Home Garden & Pets
- Topic
- Science Nature & Math
- Release Date
- 10/28/2019
- Release Year
- 2019
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- CA
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Alberta Press
ISBN-10
1772123749
ISBN-13
9781772123746
eBay Product ID (ePID)
243070548
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Publication Name
Flying Zoo : Birds, Parasites, and the World They Share
Language
English
Subject
Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal, Animals / Birds
Publication Year
2019
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Science, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
15.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-438286
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"This gentle introduction to the fascinating world of avian symbionts will appeal to naturalists, bird enthusiasts, and early-career biologists."--Heather Proctor, Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta "Michael Stock's entertaining and informative book introduces readers to the biology of parasites that live in and on birds, to the host-parasite coevolutionary interactions between these groups, and the myriad of fascinating adaptations that have resulted from this co-evolution."--Dale Clayton, Professor of Biology, University of Utah, "Stock provides a fascinating glimpse into birds, their parasites, their mutual impact on one another, and the role of environmental characteristics on the relationship. Chapters cover primary types of avian parasites: lice, fleas, ticks, mites, flies, worms, and "oddities," such as moths, leeches, and bedbugs. What makes this book rich is the author's use of his examples illustrating types of birds and their parasites to explore larger issues.... Illustrations, references, a list for further reading, and an index add to the impact. Summing Up: Highly recommended."--J.M. Miller, University of Toledo, CHOICE Magazine, December 2020, "Stock provides a fascinating glimpse into birds, their parasites, their mutual impact on one another, and the role of environmental characteristics on the relationship. Chapters cover primary types of avian parasites: lice, fleas, ticks, mites, flies, worms, and "oddities," such as moths, leeches, and bedbugs. What makes this book rich is the author's use of his examples illustrating types of birds and their parasites to explore larger issues. Illustrations, references, a list for further reading, and an index add to the impact. Summing Up: Highly recommended."--J.M. Miller, University of Toledo, CHOICE Magazine, December 2020, "Stock provides a fascinating glimpse into birds, their parasites, their mutual impact on one another, and the role of environmental characteristics on the relationship. Chapters cover primary types of avian parasites: lice, fleas, ticks, mites, flies, worms, and "oddities," such as moths, leeches, and bedbugs. What makes this book rich is the author's use of his examples illustrating types of birds and their parasites to explore larger issues.... Illustrations, references, a list for further reading, and an index add to the impact. Summing Up: Highly recommended."
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
598.17
Table Of Content
Preface IX1 A World on a Bird 12 Lice It's a Beautiful Life 173 Fleas The Circus in the Zoo 454 Tough Ticks 615 Mites Little Things Mean a Lot 756 Flying Zoo Flies 997 The Worms that Ate the Bird 1198 Oddities in the Flying Zoo 1519 Flying Zoo Behaviour 16710 Environmental Impacts The Future of the Flying Zoo 193Notes 215Further Reading 235Index 239
Synopsis
"My work as a scientist who studies bird parasites causes me to wonder about the hidden part of the drama unfolding before my eyes: the flying zoo that makes each bird what it is. As I gaze out at my favourite birds, I wonder what role their parasites have played in shaping their fascinating behaviours and alluring appearance." -- From Chapter 1In The Flying Zoo, Michael Stock gives readers an enthusiastic tribute to birds and the parasites that live in and on them. From the Crozet Archipelago and the Galapagos Islands to our own backyards, parasites--fleas, lice, ticks, and flukes--live in a sinister yet symbiotic relationship with their host birds. With a scientist's exuberance, Stock reveals a co-evolutionary dance among an astounding cast of creatures living in a complex and paradoxical co-habitation. Following in the footsteps of Fleas, Flukes and Cuckoos, this contemporary classic deserves a place on the shelves of students and teachers of biology, natural history buffs, and birders., "My work as a scientist who studies bird parasites causes me to wonder about the hidden part of the drama unfolding before my eyes: the flying zoo that makes each bird what it is. As I gaze out at my favourite birds, I wonder what role their parasites have played in shaping their fascinating behaviours and alluring appearance." -- From Chapter 1 In The Flying Zoo, Michael Stock gives readers an enthusiastic tribute to birds and the parasites that live in and on them. From the Crozet Archipelago and the Galapagos Islands to our own backyards, parasites--fleas, lice, ticks, and flukes--live in a sinister yet symbiotic relationship with their host birds. With a scientist's exuberance, Stock reveals a co-evolutionary dance among an astounding cast of creatures living in a complex and paradoxical co-habitation. Following in the footsteps of Fleas, Flukes and Cuckoos, this contemporary classic deserves a place on the shelves of students and teachers of biology, natural history buffs, and birders., "My work as a scientist who studies bird parasites causes me to wonder about the hidden part of the drama unfolding before my eyes: the flying zoo that makes each bird what it is. As I gaze out at my favourite birds, I wonder what role their parasites have played in shaping their fascinating behaviours and alluring appearance." In The Flying Zoo, Michael Stock gives readers an enthusiastic tribute to birds and the parasites that live in and on them. From the Crozet Archipelago and the Galapagos Islands to our own backyards, parasites--fleas, lice, ticks, and flukes--live in a sinister yet symbiotic relationship with their host birds. Written with a scientist's exuberance, Stock reveals a co-evolutionary dance among an astounding cast of creatures living in a complex and paradoxical co-habitation. Following in the footsteps of Fleas, Flukes and Cuckoos, this contemporary classic deserves a place on the shelves of students and teachers of biology, natural history buffs, and birders.
LC Classification Number
QL698.95
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- 1***o (19)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseNever arrived.
- o***l (239)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseArrived quickly and in great condition. Reasonable price for an import too!
- g***o (95)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSometimes when l check the topics to leave information the buttons don’t change. Doing course on miracles and was great to have a way to not only study but to use art yo reinforce the message . Fun to do