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Symbiotic Interactions (Oxford Science Publications)
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Product Description
No organism exists in isolation. Symbiosis describes some of the most intimate interactions that occur between organisms; those in which some species can overcome their own physiological limitations by exploiting the capacities of others. Symbiotic Interactions is a modern synthesis of our knowledge of symbiosis, from the molecular mechanisms underlying the establishment and function of symbioses to the ecological and evolutionary impact of such associations. The book takes the novel approach that symbiosis is a vehicle by which many organisms have gained access to complex metabolic capabilities, and this is illustrated by a variety of associations, including photosynthetic algae in corals, nitrogen-fixing bacteria in plant roots and cellulose-degrading microorganisms in herbivorous mammals. The traditional view of symbioses as mutually-beneficial associations is explicitly abandoned. This book brings together the scattered literature on symbiosis, providing an integrated introduction for undergraduate courses and up-to-date review for postgraduate students.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1238111 in Books
- Published on: 1994-01-20
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 160 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"This book is most timely. . .It will stimulate both aspiring and established biologists." --Nature
"This book has been nicely produced. It is exceptionally easy to read; technical jargon is kept to a minimum and the writing style is simple and clear, as well as up to date. Readers will particularly appreciate the abundant diagrams, summary tables, and photographs (which are uniformly crisp and well labeled)." --Ecology
." . .best suited as a supplemental text for courses such as microbiology, symbiosis and coevolution, and plant and animal physiology. Students are likely to appreciate the book's brevity and clarity." --Bioscience
." . .An excellent job of covering some familiar themes, such as algae in corals, ruminant microorganisms, luminescent bacteria of marine fishes, lichens, mycorrhizal associations, and nitrogen-fixing bacteria. A well written book with fine line illustrations, line drawings, and graphs. Highly recommended." --Choice
