Cover Image

Fundamentals of microbiome science : how microbes shape animal biology /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Douglas, A. E. (Angela Elizabeth), 1956-
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, ©2018.
Subjects:
Microorganisms.
Microbiology.
Microbiota.
Microbial Interactions.
Biological Phenomena.
Animals.
Ebooks.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : animals in a microbial world
  • The ancient roots of the animal microbiomes
  • The microbiome and human health
  • Defining the rules of engagement : the microbiome and the animal immune system
  • Microbial drivers of animal behavior
  • The inner ecosystem of animals
  • Evolutionary processes and consequences
  • The animal reimagined.