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Infection, Polymorphism and Evolution

Resulting from a Royal Society discussion meeting, this volume presents a short review of the topic of parasite-host co-evolution. Current thinking on evolution in parasites, viruses and other pathogens is discussed

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Hamilton, W.D. (Editor), Howard, J.C. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
Subjects:
Medical Genetics
Animal Anatomy
Evolutionary Biology
Anatomy, Comparative
Evolution (biology)
Ecology 
Ecology
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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