Theoretical models for the evolution and ecological dynamics of host-parasite systems

Natural organisms are infected by many different parasites, and as a consequence, hosts have evolved a wide range of defences to cope with them. Resistance may be conferred through mechanisms that reduce susceptibility to infection ('avoidance') or increase the rate of clearance ('rec...

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Main Author: Miller, Martin Roy
Published: University of Sheffield 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.434949