Virus / Marilyn J. Roossinck ; with a foreword by Carl Zimmer.
This stunningly illustrated book provides a rare window into the amazing, varied, and often beautiful world of viruses. Contrary to popular belief, not all viruses are bad for you. In fact, several are beneficial to their hosts, and many are crucial to the health of our planet. Virus offers an unprecedented look at 101 incredible microbes that infect all branches of life on Earth--from humans and other animals to insects, plants, fungi, and bacteria.
Record details
- ISBN: 069116696X
- ISBN: 9780691166964
- Physical Description: 256 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm
- Publisher: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
General Note: | "An illustrated guide to 101 incredible microbes"--Cover. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-251) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Human viruses -- Vertebrate animal viruses -- Plant viruses -- Invertebrate animal viruses -- Fungal and Protist viruses -- Bacterial and Archaeal viruses. |
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Subject: | Viruses. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Baker Halfway Branch | 579.2 .R781v 2016 (Text) | 37814003315315 | NON-FICTION | Available | - |