Evolutionary Biology of Parasites. (MPB-15), Volume 15

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Evolutionary Biology of Parasites. (MPB-15), Volume 15
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter W. Price
SeriesMonographs in Population Biology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreApplied ecology
ISBN/Barcode 9780691082578
ClassificationsDewey:574.5249
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 21 May 1980
Publication Country United States

Description

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 f