Host Manipulation by Parasites
Author | : David P. Hughes |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2012-06-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199642236 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199642230 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book Host Manipulation by Parasites written by David P. Hughes and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parasites that manipulate the behaviour of their hosts represent striking examples of adaptation by natural selection. This text provides an authoritative review of host manipulation by parasites that assesses developments in the field and lays out a framework for future research.