VETMI 7441 - Wildlife Parasitology

Spring, Summer. 2 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to: MPS students.

A. Lucio-Forster.

Parasites of wildlife, mainly of more studied hosts. Emphasis on morphology, biology, diversity, and effects on host and environment. Examples of parasites of invertebrates, fish, amphibia, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Objective is an appreciation of the diversity of parasites and to introduce the impact that these parasites have on biology.