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Parasitism : The Ecology and Evolution of Intimate Interactions
Overview
In Parasitism, Claude Combes explores the fascinating adaptations parasites have developed through their intimate interactions with their hosts. He begins with the biology of parasites--their life cycles, habitats, and different types of associations with their hosts. Next he discusses genetic interactions between hosts and parasites, and he ends with a section on the community ecology of parasites and their role in the evolution of their hosts. Throughout the book Combes enlivens his discussion with a wealth of concrete examples of host-parasite interactions.
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- ISBN-13: 9780226114460
- ISBN-10: 0226114465
- Publisher: University of Chicago Press
- Publish Date: October 2004
- Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.94 x 1.08 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.13 pounds
- Page Count: 552
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