The Ecology and Evolution of Inducible Defenses - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0691012210 ISBN 13 : 9780691012216

Editeur : Princeton University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Inducible defences are phenotypic shifts in prey activated by biological agents ranging from predators to pathogens. They are widespread in the natural world, and the authors of this book bring together leading researchers from all fields to review common themes and explore emerging ideas. The topics examined include unicellular algae and higher vertebrates, considering defences that range from immune systems to protective changes in morphology, behaviour, chemistry and life history. Case studies and theoretical studies pinpoint unifying factors favouring the evolution of inducible defences. Throughout, the volume emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating applied and theoretical ecology, evolution, genetics and chemistry.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ralph Tollrian is Assistant Professor of Ecology at the Zoological Institute at Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich. C. Drew Harvell is Associate Professor in the Section of Ecology and Systematics at Cornell University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Princeton University Press
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0691012210
• ISBN 13: 9780691012216
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 395
• Éditeur: Tollrian Ralph, Harvell C. Drew
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