Influential Passengers

Inherited Microorganisms and Arthropod Reproduction

By: Hoffmann Werren O'Neill, John H. Werren (Editor), Ary A. Hoffmann (Editor)

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Paperback | 1 October 1997

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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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`It is a truly excellent book, effortlessly providing both a clear introduction to the subject and an authoritative overview of current research priorities...The 11 contributors and editors are to be congratulated for producing a book that reads like the work of a single author with a remarkably broad grasp of the subject.' Angela Douglas `'Review of the activities of parasites which manipulate their hosts' reprdouctive systems, looking at sex reversal and evolution. Black and white photos and charts.'' BBC Wildlife

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