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Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites
Robert Poulin
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Description for Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites
Paperback. Parasites evolve under selective pressures which are different from those acting on free-living organisms. This book aims to present these pressures and to show how they have shaped the ecology of parasites over evolutionary time. It explains theoretical concepts and illustrates with example organisms. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGH; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 710.
Parasites evolve under selective pressures which are different from those acting on free-living organisms. The aim of this textbook is to present these pressures and to show how they have shaped the ecology of parasites over evolutionary time. Broad theoretical concepts are explained simply and clearly and illustrated throughout with example organisms. The book will be an invaluable text for advanced undergraduate biologists who are studying evolutionary biology, ecology, population biology, parasitology and evoluationary ecology. It will also prove to be a valuable reference to ... Read more
Parasites evolve under selective pressures which are different from those acting on free-living organisms. The aim of this textbook is to present these pressures and to show how they have shaped the ecology of parasites over evolutionary time. Broad theoretical concepts are explained simply and clearly and illustrated throughout with example organisms. The book will be an invaluable text for advanced undergraduate biologists who are studying evolutionary biology, ecology, population biology, parasitology and evoluationary ecology. It will also prove to be a valuable reference to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
214
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780412793707
SKU
V9780412793707
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Evolutionary Ecology of Parasites
`The index is well organised. The book is necessary reading for any parasitologist interested in the ecology and evolution of parasites. It should also be read by ecologists working on other groups, who often tend to ignore parasites. Because of its clarity and conciseness, the book is also recommended as an introductory text for students.' ... Read more