Influential Passengers: Inherited Microorganisms and Arthropod Reproduction - Couverture rigide

O'Neill, Scott L.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198577869 ISBN 13 : 9780198577867

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

The ways in which bacteria can manipulate reproduction of their invertebrate hosts for their own benefit is attracting increasing attention among scientists. It has been discovered that certain bacteria can determine the likelihood of their fruit fly hosts finding a partner to mate with, and that bacteria infecting woodlice can even cause changes in woodlice offspring. Written by leading experts, this is an exploration of a new and rapidly expanding area of science.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

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)

Présentation de l'éditeur

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 is the first book to assemble background information on the topic in a comprehensive way, as well as presenting the most recent and exciting advances in the field.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198577869
• ISBN 13: 9780198577867
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 225
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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