Adaptation and the evolution of parasite virulence in a connected world

Adaptation is conventionally regarded as occurring at the level of the individual organism, where it functions to maximize the individual’s inclusive fitness1,2,3. However, it has recently been argued that empirical studies on the evolution of parasite virulence in spatial populations show otherwise...

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Main Authors: Wild, G, Gardner, A, West, SA
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2009
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