Partners, Guests and Parastites: Coexistence in Nature

Description:

An attractively illustrated introduction to symbiosis and interdependence in nature, examining the remarkable partnerships, temporary associations and parasitic relationships formed between animals, plants and other organisms. Written and illustrated by the natural-history artist Hilda Simon, the work includes examples ranging from cleaner fish and sea anemones to ants, aphids and fig wasps, emphasizing the importance of cooperation as well as competition in the struggle for survival.

Condition

Vg in d/w (small tear with loss to foot of spine). From the library of Prof. J. Green (1928-2016) with his name to endpaper.