Parasitism – The Ecology and Evolution of Intimate Interactions (Interspecific Interactions) - Softcover

Combes, Claude

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0226114465 ISBN 13: 9780226114460

Publisher: University of Chicago Press, 2004

Synopsis

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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About the Author

Claude Combes is professor of animal biology at the University of Perpignan and author of Parasitism: The Ecology and Evolution of Intimate Interactions, published by the University of Chicago Press. Daniel Simberloff is the Nancy Gore Hunger Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

From the Back Cover

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. Having thoroughly updated the landmark French edition for this book, Combes enlivens his discussion with a wealth of concrete examples of host-parasite interactions.

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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. Having thoroughly updated the landmark French edition for this book, Combes enlivens his discussion with a wealth of concrete examples of host-parasite interactions.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226114465
• ISBN 13: 9780226114460
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 552