The Ant Collective
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The Ant Collective
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Author : Armin Schieb
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2024-05-07
The Ant Collective written by Armin Schieb 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 2024-05-07 with Nature categories.
Ants come alive on this fabulously illustrated journey into the heart of a bustling colony Ants share a vibrant and complex communal life and remarkable abilities to communicate with each other. The Ant Collective presents the world of ants as you have never seen it before, using hyperrealistic, computer-generated imagery that shows 3D-like views of activities inside and outside a thriving nest of red wood ants. With chapters on topics ranging from the establishment and construction of the nest to the birth of an ant trail and the relocation of a colony, this one-of-a-kind book brilliantly integrates informative descriptions with the illustrations, drawing on the latest science to reveal the innermost workings of the colony and enabling you to explore the ant collective as if you are there. Features a wealth of naturalistic 3D-like illustrations and schematic infographics Depicts the anatomy of ants, the architecture of their nests, their interactions with the environment and other animals, and their collective social behavior Follows the annual life cycle of the colony Provides an incredible up-close look at ant reproduction, defense, foraging, nesting, division of labor, and more Packed with information about the biology, ecology, and communication skills of these marvelous insects
The Ant Collective
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Author : Armin Schieb
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2024-05-07
The Ant Collective written by Armin Schieb 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 2024-05-07 with Nature categories.
"Common in Eurasia, red wood ants (the Formica rufa group) are also found in North America. This beautifully illustrated book follows the annual life-cycle of a red wood ant nest with a particular focus on ant anatomy, reproduction, defense, and food-gathering"--
Ant Encounters Interaction Networks And Colony Behavior
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Author : Deborah M. Gordon
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2010-04-11
Ant Encounters Interaction Networks And Colony Behavior written by Deborah M. Gordon 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 2010-04-11 with Science categories.
How do ant colonies get anything done, when no one is in charge? An ant colony operates without a central control or hierarchy, and no ant directs another. Instead, ants decide what to do based on the rate, rhythm, and pattern of individual encounters and interactions--resulting in a dynamic network that coordinates the functions of the colony. Ant Encounters provides a revealing and accessible look into ant behavior from this complex systems perspective. Focusing on the moment-to-moment behavior of ant colonies, Deborah Gordon investigates the role of interaction networks in regulating colony behavior and relations among ant colonies. She shows how ant behavior within and between colonies arises from local interactions of individuals, and how interaction networks develop as a colony grows older and larger. The more rapidly ants react to their encounters, the more sensitively the entire colony responds to changing conditions. Gordon explores whether such reactive networks help a colony to survive and reproduce, how natural selection shapes colony networks, and how these structures compare to other analogous complex systems. Ant Encounters sheds light on the organizational behavior, ecology, and evolution of these diverse and ubiquitous social insects.
Army Ants
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Author : Daniel J. C. Kronauer
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2020-10-06
Army Ants written by Daniel J. C. Kronauer and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with Science categories.
A richly illustrated, captivating study of army ants, nature’s preeminent social hunters. A swarm raid is one of nature’s great spectacles. In tropical rainforests around the world, army ants march in groups by the thousands to overwhelm large solitary invertebrates, along with nests of termites, wasps, and other ants. They kill and dismember their prey and carry it back to their nest, where their hungry brood devours it. They are the ultimate social hunters, demonstrating the most fascinating collective behavior. In Army Ants we see how these insects play a crucial role in promoting and sustaining the biodiversity of tropical ecosystems. The ants help keep prey communities in check while also providing nutrition for other animals. Many species depend on army ants for survival, including a multitude of social parasites, swarm-following birds, and flies. And while their hunting behavior, and the rules that govern it, are clearly impressive, army ants display collective behavior in other ways that are no less dazzling. They build living nests, called bivouacs, using their bodies to protect the queen and larvae. The ants can even construct bridges over open space or obstacles by linking to one another using their feet. These incredible feats happen without central coordination. They are the result of local interactions—self-organization that benefits the society at large. Through observations, stories, and stunning images, Daniel Kronauer brings these fascinating creatures to life. Army ants may be small, but their collective intelligence and impact on their environment are anything but.
The Ecology Of Collective Behavior
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Author : Deborah M. Gordon
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2023-10-24
The Ecology Of Collective Behavior written by Deborah M. Gordon 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 2023-10-24 with Science categories.
A groundbreaking new perspective on collective behavior across biological systems Collective behavior is everywhere in nature, from gene transcription and cancer cells to ant colonies and human societies. It operates without central control, using local interactions among participants to allow groups to adjust to changing conditions. The Ecology of Collective Behavior brings together ideas from evolutionary biology, network science, and dynamical systems to present an ecological approach to understanding how the interactions of individuals generate collective outcomes. Deborah Gordon argues that the starting point for explaining how collective behavior works in any natural system is to consider how it changes in relation to the changing world around it. She shows how feedback use—the means by which networks of interactions operate—and the organization of interaction networks evolve to reflect the stability and demands of the environment. Ant colonies function collectively, and the enormous diversity of species in different habitats provides opportunities to look for general ecological patterns. Through an in-depth comparison of ant species, Gordon identifies broad trends in how the diversity of collective behavior in many other collective systems reflects the dynamics of the environment. Shedding light on how individual actions give rise to group behavior, The Ecology of Collective Behavior explains the evolution of collective behavior through innovation in participant interactions, offering new insights into how collective responses function in changing conditions.
Insect Nations
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Author : Simon King
language : en
Publisher: InkerMen Press
Release Date : 2006
Insect Nations written by Simon King and has been published by InkerMen Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.
An extended essay on cultural entomology from Kropotkin to Bergson.
Artificial Ants
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Author : Nicolas Monmarché
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-ISTE
Release Date : 2010-12-01
Artificial Ants written by Nicolas Monmarché and has been published by Wiley-ISTE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
During the last decade, artificial ants have experienced rapid development in the research community, mainly for solving optimization problems. This book provides an overview of the situation ant colony algorithms reached. Artificial Ants encompasses solution methods of hard optimization problems and new trends for collective intelligence. Part 1 helps to understand the basis of ant colony algorithms, and to discover a panorama of applications in the field of optimization, particularly in the industrial world. Part 2 deals with broader issues and provides an overview of current research in the field of artificial ants.
The Ants
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Author : Bert Hölldobler
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 1990
The Ants written by Bert Hölldobler and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Ants categories.
From the Arctic to South Africa - one finds them everywhere: Ants. Making up nearly 15% of the entire terrestrial animal biomass, ants are impressive not only in quantitative terms, they also fascinate by their highly organized and complex social system. Their caste system, the division of labor, the origin of altruistic behavior and the complex forms of chemical communication makes them the most interesting group of social organisms and the main subject for sociobiologists. Not least is their ecological importance: Ants are the premier soil turners, channelers of energy and dominatrices of the insect fauna. TOC:The importance of ants.- Classification and origins.- The colony life cycle.- Altruism and the origin of the worker caste.- Colony odor and kin recognition.- Queen numbers and domination.- Communication.- Caste and division of labor.- Social homeostasis and flexibility.- Foraging and territorial strategies.- The organization of species communities.- Symbioses among ant species.- Symbioses with other animals.- Interaction with plants.- The specialized predators.- The army ants.- The fungus growers.- The harvesters.- The weaver ants.- Collecting and culturing ants.- Glossary.- Bibliography.- Index.
The Ant Heap
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Author : Vincent Gaston Dethier
language : en
Publisher: Darwin Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 1979
The Ant Heap written by Vincent Gaston Dethier and has been published by Darwin Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Ants categories.
With a deep knowledge of his subject based on his own extensive researches in entomology and the human condition in general, Professor Dethier has written a charming fable that will fascinate readers of all ages. It is a suspenseful tale that will prove informative and provocative to even the most casual reader. A delight for students young and old.
Be Like The Ant
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Author : Hebooks
language : en
Publisher: Hebooks
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Be Like The Ant written by Hebooks and has been published by Hebooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Business & Economics categories.
Discover the transformative power of adaptability and resilience with 'Be Like the Ant: Navigating Life's Obstacles with Flexibility.' Dive into a world where the ant's remarkable ability to overcome challenges becomes a metaphor for success in your own life. Explore problem-solving, creative thinking, and perseverance as you learn to embrace change, conquer obstacles, and thrive in an ever-evolving world. Join us on a journey of personal growth and empowerment, where adaptability is the key to unlocking your full potential.