Parasitism and the regulation of host populations
Parasitism and the regulation of host populations
Parasites can have a dramatic effect on the host population and regulate host populations under specific cases. This chapter reviews the basic microparasite and macroparasite models, and the conditions that lead to regulation. It considers transient and at times more interesting features of parasite-host relationships. Examples from natural systems are considered and parasite-mediated competition is reviewed. The importance of immuno-suppression and cross-immunity in relation to rabbit parasites is considered as a case study.
Keywords: host regulation, microparasite, macroparasite, introduction, fecundity, survival, competition
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