This page contains lecture notes on the origins and evolution of viruses. The primary topics covered are the diversity of extant viruses, the probability of multiple origins, and host-virus co-evolution. There are links to definitions and further explanations by the author, as well as to articles or discussions in Scientific American, MicrobiologyBytes, and Viroblogy. This page originates from an undergraduate course, but most information would be accessible to high school students.
Subject: Biology:Evolution:Patterns, Biology, Molecular Biology, Evolution, Evolution:Processes, Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations:Parasitism, Biology:Diversity, Ecology, Ecology:Symbiotic Relations Resource Type: Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Course Information, Course Site Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)Keywords: virus, virus origins, virus evolution, co-evolution, parasite
