The ways in which bacteria can manipulate reproduction of their invertebrate hosts for their own benefit is increasingly attracting scientific attention. Written by leading experts, this text assembles background information on the topic and presents recent advances in the field. Editor(s): O'Neill, Scott L.; Hoffmann, Ary A.; Werren, John H. Num Pages: 226 pages, halftones, line figures, tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSG; PSVH; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 404. . 1997. Paperback. . . . .

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Title: Influential Passengers
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1997
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0198501730
ISBN 13: 9780198501732
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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Interest in the way in which symbiotic bacteria can manipulate reproduction in their invertebrate hosts has risen rapidly in recent years. Discoveries have ranged from bacteria that can determine the likelihood of their fruitfly hosts finding a partner to mate with to bacteria infecting woodlice that can cause sex changes in offspring. This unique book is the first comprehensive and systematic review of the 'reproductive parasites'. Written by leading experts in the field, it explores not only the intriguing theoretical questions raised by the relationships between symbiotic bacteria and their hosts, but also discusses a number of exciting practical applications, such as potential for controlling the reproduction of disease transmitting insects. Chapters on sex reversal, sex-ratio distortion, and evolution are also included. This timely and up-to-date volume will be important reading for researchers and students in the fields of entomology, evolution, ecology, genetics, and microbiology.

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Scott O'Neill is at Yale University School of Medicine. Ary Hoffmann is at La Trobe University.

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