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 fitness. 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
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009