Bacteriophages as drivers of evolution : an evolutionary ecological perspective

Bacteriophages as drivers of evolution : an evolutionary ecological perspective / Stephen T. Abedon.

This monograph emphasizes the many facets of bacterial evolution as impacted by bacterial interactions with phages, as well as, to a lesser degree, the evolutionary impact of phages on other organisms, including other phages. The book starts with a general overview of bacteriophages. Topics discusse...

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Main Author: Abedon, Stephen T. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, [2022]
Subjects:
Bacteriophages > Ecology.
Bacteria > Evolution.
Virology.
Microbial ecology.
Bacteria > Evolution
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:This monograph emphasizes the many facets of bacterial evolution as impacted by bacterial interactions with phages, as well as, to a lesser degree, the evolutionary impact of phages on other organisms, including other phages. The book starts with a general overview of bacteriophages. Topics discussed in detail include but are not limited to mutagenesis, migration, natural selection and genetic drift as the drivers of evolution as well as an extensive discussion from the authors unique perspective on phage ecology. .
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxv, 377 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783030943097
3030943097
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 13, 2022).

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