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The Biology of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Snakes of the World

The Biology of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Snakes of the World J. Parasitol., 96(1), 2010, p. 29 F American Society of Parasitologists 2010 BOOK REVIEW . . . The Biology of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Snakes of the World, by Donald W. Duszynski and Steve J. Upton. 422 p. ISBN 1448617995, EAN-13 9781448617999. $70 US. Purchase available at: https://www. createspace.com/3388533 The book contains 11 chapters that describe a wide variety of aspects related to the systematics and life cycles of Coccidia, e.g., Eimeria, Sarcocystis, Cryptosporidium, and Toxoplasma, and techniques for specimen storage, collection, and identification. It then provides thorough reviews on specific coccidian parasite groups in various snake families, followed by strategies for snake disease management and therapies. The chapters are initiated by introductions and followed by the summary and conclusions, literature cited, a glossary, and an index. The book represents an excellent example of a cogently written document that is easy to read, logically and comprehensively composed, and collectively provides a valuable asset not only to experts, but also to a lay audience who wants to learn about the subject. Inclusion of a thorough index tremendously aids navigation through the 422-page text. The font size, page style, and size, as well as the text formatting, make the text easily readable and logically absorbable. The references are up to date, adequately and carefully selected, and lack discrepancies. The black-and-white illustrations are meticulous in detail and of appropriate size for fast and easy comprehension. The book represents a long-awaited document that gathers information from various periodicals and books spread over several scientific disciplines. The way of presenting coccidian parasites by snake families is simple, yet reasonable and sufficiently detailed. This is not a surprise, as both authors are worldwide-recognized experts in a wide variety of aspects of coccidian parasites of vertebrates, particularly lower vertebrates, and the only people in parasitology/herpetology who could successfully make this book a reality. The book is a must-read for students and researchers such as parasitologists and epidemiologists, veterinary practitioners, herpetologists, and snake hobbyists and collectors. It would be an invaluable personal asset for these kinds of workers, as well as academic libraries. Thaddeus K. Graczyk, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Parasitology Allen Press

The Biology of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Snakes of the World

Graczyk, Thaddeus K.
Journal of Parasitology , Volume 96 (1) – Feb 1, 2010
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Allen Press
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American Society of Parasitologists
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BOOK REVIEW
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0022-3395
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1937-2345
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10.1645/GE-2430.1
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J. Parasitol., 96(1), 2010, p. 29 F American Society of Parasitologists 2010 BOOK REVIEW . . . The Biology of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Snakes of the World, by Donald W. Duszynski and Steve J. Upton. 422 p. ISBN 1448617995, EAN-13 9781448617999. $70 US. Purchase available at: https://www. createspace.com/3388533 The book contains 11 chapters that describe a wide variety of aspects related to the systematics and life cycles of Coccidia, e.g., Eimeria, Sarcocystis, Cryptosporidium, and Toxoplasma, and techniques for specimen storage, collection, and identification. It then provides thorough reviews on specific coccidian parasite groups in various snake families, followed by strategies for snake disease management and therapies. The chapters are initiated by introductions and followed by the summary and conclusions, literature cited, a glossary, and an index. The book represents an excellent example of a cogently written document that is easy to read, logically and comprehensively composed, and collectively provides a valuable asset not only to experts, but also to a lay audience who wants to learn about the subject. Inclusion of a thorough index tremendously aids navigation through the 422-page text. The font size, page style, and size, as well as the text formatting, make the text easily readable and logically absorbable. The references are up to date, adequately and carefully selected, and lack discrepancies. The black-and-white illustrations are meticulous in detail and of appropriate size for fast and easy comprehension. The book represents a long-awaited document that gathers information from various periodicals and books spread over several scientific disciplines. The way of presenting coccidian parasites by snake families is simple, yet reasonable and sufficiently detailed. This is not a surprise, as both authors are worldwide-recognized experts in a wide variety of aspects of coccidian parasites of vertebrates, particularly lower vertebrates, and the only people in parasitology/herpetology who could successfully make this book a reality. The book is a must-read for students and researchers such as parasitologists and epidemiologists, veterinary practitioners, herpetologists, and snake hobbyists and collectors. It would be an invaluable personal asset for these kinds of workers, as well as academic libraries. Thaddeus K. Graczyk, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205.

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Published: Feb 1, 2010

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