PARASCRIPT

Download or read book PARASCRIPT written by Daniel R. Brooks and published by Smithsonian Books (DC). This book was released on 1993-02-17 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two themes recur in this guide to a "language" with rich potential for evolutionary studies. One is the focus on the parasite rather than the more commonly studied host; the second is the use of modern phylogenetic and historical ecological analysis, showing the fruitfulness of such an approach. The aim is to evaluate myths and misconceptions about parasites and their evolution and to demonstrate that parasite-host systems are excellent models for evolutionary studies and for use as biodiversity probes. Paper edition (unseen), $25. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR