Includes bibliographical references.

"Coevolution is a process and also a manifestation of the evolution between two interactive species. Many of the intimate associations between parasitic arthropods and mammals are undoubtedly the result of their evolutionary interactions and perhaps coevolution. Thus ecoevolutionary studies entail experiments and analyses of parasite—host associations and adaptations. This book brings together information on the diversity, distribution, and adaptations of parasitic insects and acarines on mammals and thus provides the basis for studies on the evolution of biological relationships (perhaps coevolution) between parasites (consumers) and hosts (suppliers). Primary focus is placed on obligate, permanent parasites.
The book is divided into four parts. In the first biological and evolutionary relationships between parasitic arthropods and mammals are analyzed and various factors are considered. In the second and third parts the host associations and adaptations of parasitic insects, mites, and ticks are documented and analyzed to elucidate the evolution and perhaps coevolution of parasitic anthropods and mammals. The past part provides an overview by discussing the conceptual problems of coevolution related to parasite-host relationships and coevolutionary paradigms and presenting theoretical alternatives for the evolution of the association between arthropods parasites and mammalian hosts. Finally, the appendixes provide lists of parasites-host associations for reference."

English text.