Influential Passengers: Inherited Microorganisms and Arthropod Reproduction - Softcover

 
9780198501732: Influential Passengers: Inherited Microorganisms and Arthropod Reproduction
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0198501730 ISBN 13: 9780198501732
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 1998

Synopsis

Interest in the way in which bacteria can manipulate reproduction in their invertebrate hosts has risen rapidly in recent years. This unique book is the first comprehensive and systematic review of the 'reproductive parasites'

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Review

It is a truly excellent book, effortlessly providing both a clear introduction to the subject and an authoritative overview of current research priorities...The 11 contributors and editors are to be congratulated for producing a book that reads like the work of a single author with a remarkably broad grasp of the subject. (Angela Douglas)

'Review of the activities of parasites which manipulate their hosts' reprdouctive systems, looking at sex reversal and evolution. Black and white photos and charts.' (BBC Wildlife)

Synopsis

The ways in which bacteria can manipulate reproduction of their invertebrate hosts for their own benefit is increasingly attracting attention among scientists. Written by leading experts, this text assembles background information on the topic in a comprehensive way, as well as presenting the most recent advances in the field.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0198501730
ISBN 13 
9780198501732
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
228
Editor
O'Neill Scott L.