Triatominae - The Biology of Chagas Disease Vectors
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Beschreibung
This book aims to present updated knowledge on various aspects of the natural history, biology, and impact of triatomines to all interested readers. Each chapter will be written by authorities in the respective field, covering topics such as behavior, neurophysiology, immunology, ecology, and evolution. The contents will consider scientific, as well as innovative perspectives, on the problems related to the role of triatomine bugs as parasite vectors affecting millions in the Latin American region.
This book aims to present updated knowledge on various aspects of the natural history, biology, and impact of triatomines to all interested readers. Each chapter will be written by authorities in the respective field, covering topics such as behavior, neurophysiology, immunology, ecology, and evolution. The contents will consider scientific, as well as innovative perspectives, on the problems related to the role of triatomine bugs as parasite vectors affecting millions in the Latin American region.
The first comprehensive English-language book devoted to the biology of triatomine bugs Covers taxonomy, origins and evolution, speciation processes, and ecology of the domestic cycle Insect physiology aspects, such as embryology, immune system, digestion, neuropeptides, diuresis, and water control are presented and discussed An important resource to all researchers involved with the control of Chagas disease vector
Autor*in
Alessandra Guarneri
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triatomines triatoma rhodnius vector control trypanosomes medical entomology public health neglected diseases Entomology