Description: Evolutionary Biology of Parasites (Monographs in Population Biology, 15) In spite of the fact that parasites represent more than half of all living species of plants and animals, their role in the evolution of life on earth has been substantially underestimated. Here, for the first time within an evolutionary and ecological framework, Peter Price integrates the biological attributes that characterize parasites ranging from such diverse groups as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi, to helminths, mites, insects, and parasitic flowering plants. Synthesizing systematics, ecology, behavioral biology, genetics, and biogeography, the author outlines the success of parasitism as a mode of life, the common features of the wide range of organisms that adopt such a way of life, the reasons for parasites' extraordinary potential for continued adaptive radiation, and their role in molding community structure by means of their impact on the evolution of host species. In demonstrating the importance of parasitic interactions for determining population patterns and geographical distributions, Dr. Price generates further discussion and suggests new areas for research. Features Used Book in Good Condition Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 1-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!
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Series Title: Monographs in Population Biology, 15
Publication Date: 1980-05-21T00:00:01Z
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Item Name: Evolutionary Biology of Parasites
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Pages: 256
Volume: 15
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Series Number: 15
Street Date: 1980-05-21T00:00:01Z
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Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Name: Evolutionary Biology of Parasites
Language: English
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 1980
Subject: Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Microbiology, Life Sciences / Evolution
Item Weight: 11 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Peter W. Price
Item Length: 8.3 in
Subject Area: Science
Item Width: 5.7 in
Series: Monographs in Population Biology Ser.
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