Symbiosis An Introduction to Biological Associations [Paperback]

The first edition of this book, published by University Press of New England in 1986, sold over 2500 copies, and was received as the best introductory overview of this broad field. Quite a lot has happened in the field of symbiosis in the past 10 years, especially concerning molecular mechanisms. Ahmadjian and Paracer have thoroughly updated their book, addressing advances in the field and the emergence of fields such as cellular microbiology, immunoparasitology, and endocytobiology, which have revealed new aspects of symbiosis. It is the only book to cover all aspects of symbiosis at an introductory level.

1. Introduction
2. Viral Symbiotic Associations
3. Bacterial Associations of Bacteria, Protozoa, and Animals
4. Bacterial Pathogenesis: Molecular Mechanisms
5. Bacterial Associations of Plants
6. Symbiosis and the Origin of the Eukaryotic Cell
7. Fungal Associations of Protozoa and Animals
8. Fungal Associations of Fungi, Algae, and Plants
9. Parasitic and Mutualistic Protozoans
10. Photosynthetic Associations of Protozoans and Invertebrates
11. Animal Parasitism: Flukes, Tapeworms, Nematodes, and Parasitoids
12. Flowering Plant Symbioses
13. Behavioral and Social Symbioses
14. Symbiosis and Coevolution
Appendix 1: Heinrich Anton de Bary (1831-1888)
Appendix 2: Historical Landmarks of Symbiosis
References
Index