Evolution Social Behaviour Insects - Brossura

Choe, Jae C.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521589770 ISBN 13: 9780521589772

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Riassunto

Comprehensive and unbeatable guide to the evolution of cooperation in insects and arachnids.

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Recensione

'Possessing these two handsomely produced volumes is like possessing Aladdin's magic lamp ...You may take your pick - from parental care in cockroaches to sex among cannibals in jumping spiders ... it's an endless menu!' Raghavendra Gadagkar, Trends in Ecology and Evolution

'Choe and Crespi have succeeded in providing an exceptional addition to the literature on social behavior in insects and arachnids. To my knowledge this book is the first of its kind to focus completely on the evolution of social systems in invertebrates ... a comprehensive volume that reviews the current literature and provides insightful new questions that probe the evolution of social behavior in insects and arachnids.' John Melville, Northwest Science

'... an exceptional book packed with scholarship, insights and arthropod wonders ... fascinating ... splendidly thought provoking and hence in the best sense intellectually entertaining ... of considerable scientific value in terms of the breadth of its scope, the wealth of empirical findings and the careful evaluation of this ... so well written, skilfully packed with delightful examples that it should also be a source of pleasure to almost every ecological entomologist.' Ecological Entomology

Descrizione del libro

Social insects cooperate with one another in nest building, defending against attackers or rearing offspring. The evolution of cooperation and sociality is the subject of intense debate and research. This book will be essential reading for students and researchers interested in social behaviour and behavioural ecology.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521589770
• ISBN 13: 9780521589772
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 552
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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