Social Evolution in Ants by Andrew Fg Bourke
The self-sacrifice of sterile workers in ant colonies has been particularly difficult for evolutionary biologists to explain. This title presents an overview of the scientific knowledge about social evolution in ants. It shows how studies on ants have contributed to an understanding of many fundamental topics in behavioral ecology.
"I cannot praise their book too highly.. [It] will surely become essential reading for any student interested in the evolution of insect sociality and will be a standard reference source for teachers and researchers alike."--The Times Higher Education Supplement "Social Evolution in Ants is recommended not only to people enthusiastic about social insects but also to those with a broad interest in evolution in general."--Nature
Andrew Bourke is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Zoology of the Zoological Society of London.Nigel Franks is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691044262 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691044260 |
| Title | Social Evolution in Ants |
| Author | Andrew Fg Bourke |
| Series | Monographs In Behavior And Ecology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 1995-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 550 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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