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Hassell, Michael P.

The spatial and temporal dynamics of host-parasitoid interactions / Michael P. Hassell. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000. - viii, 200 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Oxford series in ecology and evolution. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction --
2. A simple framework. A classical framework. Three models. Functional responses and interference --
3. Parasitism and host density dependence. Parasitoid survival and sex ratios. Parasitism and host density dependence --
4. Heterogeneity in host-parasitoid interactions. What is heterogeneity? Spatial patterns of parasitism. Models with spatial heterogeneity. A more unified approach. Other sources of heterogeneity --
5. Continuous time and age-structure. The Lotka-Volterra model. The destabilising effect of time lags. Age-structure with overlapping generations --
6. Multispecies host-parasitoid systems. One parasitoid attacking two hosts. Two parasitoids attacking one host. Host-parasitoid-hyperparasitoid systems. TOC

Summary:
This text examines advances in our understanding of the population dynamics of interactions between insect parasitoids and their hosts. Topics addressed include how host-parasitoid interactions are Read more...




ISBN: 0198540892 0198540884 (pbk.) 9780198540892

LCCN: 00023750

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Host-parasite relationships--Mathematical models.

LC Class. No.: QL757 / .H33 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 577.857015118 / HAS 2000