Social Evolution In Ants
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Social Evolution In Ants
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Author : Andrew F.G. Bourke
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2019-12-31
Social Evolution In Ants written by Andrew F.G. Bourke and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-31 with Science categories.
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.
Principles Of Social Evolution
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Author : Andrew F.G. Bourke
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2011-01-06
Principles Of Social Evolution written by Andrew F.G. Bourke and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-06 with Science categories.
Investigates and sets out the common principles of social evolution operating across all taxa and levels of biological organisation.
The Social Insects
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Author : William Morton Wheeler
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-12-22
The Social Insects written by William Morton Wheeler and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-22 with Psychology categories.
Originally published in 1928, this volume, by a world authority on the subject, sums up our knowledge of the social insects. It inquires what are the social insects and what it is that makes us call them ‘social’. Terebrantia, aculeata, wasps, bees, ants, and termites are discussed in a succession of chapters, showing how they have evolved, to how great an extent they have developed, and what are the peculiarities of their evolution. Polymorphism, the Social Medium, Guests and Parasites of the Social Insects, are other subjects discussed in this fascinating book.
Comparative Social Evolution
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Author : Dustin R. Rubenstein
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-04-06
Comparative Social Evolution written by Dustin R. Rubenstein and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-06 with Medical categories.
A comparative view of the major features of animal social life and the evolution of cooperative group living.
Ecology Of Social Evolution
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Author : Judith Korb
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-02-23
Ecology Of Social Evolution written by Judith Korb and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-23 with Science categories.
The time is ripe to investigate similarities and differences in the course of social evolution in different animals. This book brings together renowned researchers working on sociality in different animals to deal with the key questions of sociobiology. For the first time, they compile the evidence for the importance of ecological factors in the evolution of social life, ranging from invertebrate to vertebrate social systems, and evaluate its importance versus that of relatedness.
The Genetics Of Social Evolution
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Author : Michael D Breed
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2019-09-06
The Genetics Of Social Evolution written by Michael D Breed and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-06 with Science categories.
The contributor’s primary goal in organizing this book was to initiate a synthesis of thought on how genetics structures the behavior of individual animals that live within complex social systems. To do this they have brought together leading theorists and empiricists who apply genetics to the study of eusocial insect evolution.
Planet Of The Ants The Hidden Worlds And Extraordinary Lives Of Earth S Tiny Conquerors
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Author : Susanne Foitzik
language : en
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
Release Date : 2022-03-29
Planet Of The Ants The Hidden Worlds And Extraordinary Lives Of Earth S Tiny Conquerors written by Susanne Foitzik and has been published by The Experiment, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-29 with Nature categories.
“Beautifully illustrated with color photographs, the book offers a view into parallels between seemingly out-of-this-world ant societies and our own, including cities, an intense work ethic, division of labor, intragroup cooperation combined with genocidal outgroup warfare, even a kind of to-the-death national loyalty. The authors’ scientific rigor is matched by their joy in their subjects.”—The Wall Street Journal Shortlisted for the 2022 Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize This sweeping portrait of the world’s uncontested six-legged conquerors will open your eyes to the secret societies thriving right beneath your feet—and shift your perspective on humanity. The closer you get to ants, the more human they look. Ants build megacities, tend gardens, wage wars, and farm livestock. Ants have flourished since the age of the dinosaurs. There are one million ants for every one of us. Engineered by nature to fulfill their particular roles, ants flawlessly perform a complex symphony of tasks to sustain their colony—seemingly without a conductor—from fearsome army ants, who stage twelve-hour hunting raids where they devour thousands, to gentle leafcutters cooperatively gardening in their peaceful underground kingdoms. Acclaimed biologist Susanne Foitzik has traveled the globe to study these master architects of Earth. Joined by journalist Olaf Fritsche, Foitzik invites readers deep into her world in both the field and the lab. Exploring these insects’ tiny yet incredible lives will inspire new respect for ants as a global superpower. Publisher’s note: Planet of the Ants was previously published in hardcover as Empire of Ants.
The Social Insects Their Origin And Evolution
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1928
The Social Insects Their Origin And Evolution written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1928 with categories.
The Evolution Of Social Behavior In Insects And Arachnids
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Author : Jae C. Choe
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1997
The Evolution Of Social Behavior In Insects And Arachnids written by Jae C. Choe and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Arachnida categories.
'Social' insects and arachnids exhibit complex forms of behavior that involve cooperation in building a nest, defending against attackers or rearing offspring. This book is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to sociality and its evolution in a wide range of taxa.
The Evolution Of An Insect Society
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Author : Derek Wragge Morley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1955
The Evolution Of An Insect Society written by Derek Wragge Morley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1955 with Ants categories.