Social Evolution in Ants

Language: French

Published by Princeton University Press, U.S.A., 1995

0691044260 / 9780691044262

Series: Book 22 of 23 - Monographs in Behavior and Ecology

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« Biologists since Darwin have been intrigued and confounded by the complex issues involved in the evolution and ecology of the social behavior of insects. The self-sacrifice of sterile workers in ant colonies has been particularly difficult for evolutionary biologists to explain. In this important new book, Andrew Bourke and Nigel Franks not only present a detailed overview of the current state of scientific knowledge about social evolution in ants, but also show how studies on ants have contributed to an understanding of many fundamental topics in behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology. One of the substantial contributions of Social Evolution in Ants is its clear explanation of kin selection theory and sex ratio theory and their applications to social evolution in insects. Working to dispel lingering skepticism about the validity of kin selection and, more broadly, of "selfish gene" theory, Bourke and Franks show how these ideas underpin the evolution of both cooperation and conflict within ant societies. In addition, using simple algebra, they provide detailed explanations of key mathematical models. Finally, the authors discuss two relatively little-known topics in ant social biology: life history strategy and mating systems. This comprehensive, up-to-date, and well-referenced work will appeal to all researchers in social insect biology and to scholars and students in the fields of entomology, behavioral ecology, and evolution.» Binding covered with protective celluloid. Blank stickers inside both covers. Name with tiny letters written on foot edge.

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Title
Social Evolution in Ants
Author
Bourke, Andrew F.G.; Franks, Nigel R.
Publisher
Princeton University Press, U.S.A.
Publication year
1995
Condition
Fine
Binding
Soft cover
Language
French
ISBN 10
0691044260
ISBN 13
9780691044262
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Edition originale
Series
Book 22 of 23: Monographs in Behavior and Ecology
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