This heavily illustrated text teaches parasitology from a biological perspective. It combines classical descriptive biology of parasites with modern cell and molecular biology approaches, and also addresses parasite evolution and ecology.

Parasites found in mammals, non-mammalian vertebrates, and invertebrates are systematically treated, incorporating the latest knowledge about their cell and molecular biology. In doing so, it greatly extends classical parasitology textbooks and prepares the reader for a career in basic and applied parasitology.

Filling the gap for a textbook combining classical parasitology with the latest research results from cell and molecular biology, this unique volume covers each class of animal parasites, including all major human parasites, and features a large introductory section focusing on their evolution and ecology. Immunological aspects are covered in detail and 250 study questions with solutions are included for self-study.
Based on a successful German textbook, this edition has been completely rewritten and restructured with the help of outstanding researchers and lecturers from the UK and New Zealand, making it the first choice for those parasitology students planning to stay in research in academia or industry.