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Explore the fascinating world of aquatic biology with Leeches, Lice and Lampreys: A Natural History of Skin and Gill Parasites of Fishes. Published by Springer, this comprehensive volume examines the diverse array of animals that have adopted a parasitic lifestyle on marine and freshwater fishes. From protozoans and flatworms to crustaceans and vertebrates like lampreys, this book covers a wide spectrum of life forms. Readers will discover remarkable biological details, including parasitic barnacles once described by Charles Darwin and fish lice that possess the ability to change sex. The text also investigates bivalve molluscs that are only parasitic during their youth. By bringing these little known and bizarre animals together in one volume, this book provides a unique look at the biology of organisms that inhabit the skin and gills of fish species. It is an essential resource for those interested in the complex relationships found within aquatic ecosystems.

Key Features

Comprehensive study of skin and gill parasites found in both marine and freshwater fish environments.

Explores diverse parasitic life forms including protozoans, flatworms, leeches, and various crustaceans.

Detailed examination of vertebrate parasites such as lampreys and their biological impact.

Includes historical biological insights, such as parasitic barnacles described by Charles Darwin.

Covers unique biological phenomena like fish lice that undergo sex changes during their life cycle.

Provides a first-of-its-kind single volume study on these little known and bizarre aquatic animals.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 December 2010
Listed Since
06 September 2010

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