| Description |
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 25 cm |
| Note |
Subtitle on cover: "an illustrated guide to 101 incredible microbes". |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-251) and index. |
| Contents |
Human viruses -- Vertebrate animal viruses -- Plant viruses -- Invertebrate animal viruses -- Fungal and protist viruses -- Bacterial and archaeal viruses. |
| Summary |
"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."--Dust jacket. |
| Subject |
Viruses. (DNLM)D014780
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Viruses.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Virology.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Microbiology.
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SCIENCE -- Reference.
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Viruses. (OCoLC)fst01167771
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SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Virology.
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SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Microbiology.
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SCIENCE / Reference.
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| Genre/Form |
Illustrated works. (OCoLC)fst01423873
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Illustrated works.
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| Added Author |
Zimmer, Carl, 1966- writer of introductory text.
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| ISBN |
9780691166964 |
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069116696X |
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