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Ants
The ultimate social insects
Buch von Richard Jones
Sprache: Englisch

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'Brilliant, fantastic and significant' - Dr George McGavin

Ants are seemingly everywhere, and this familiarity has led to some contemptuous and less than helpful stereotypes. In this compelling insight into the natural and cultural history of ants, Richard Jones helps to unravel some of the myths and misunderstanding surrounding their remarkable behaviours. Ant aggregations in large (often mind-bogglingly huge) nests are a complex mix of genetics, chemistry, geography and higher social interaction. Their forage trails - usually to aphid colonies but occasionally into the larder - are maintained by a wondrous alchemy of molecular scents and markers. Their social colony structure confused natural philosophers of old and still taxes the modern biologist today.

Beginning the book with a straightforward look at ant morphology, Jones then explores the ant species found in the British Isles and parts of nearby mainland Europe, their foraging, nesting, navigating and battle instincts, how ants interact with the landscape, their evolution, and their place in our understanding of how life on earth works. Alongside this, he explores the complex relationship between humans and ants, and how ants went from being the subject of fables and moral storytelling to become popular research tools.

Drawing on up-to-date science and featuring striking colour photographs throughout, this book presents a convincing case for why ants are worth our greater recognition and respect.
'Brilliant, fantastic and significant' - Dr George McGavin

Ants are seemingly everywhere, and this familiarity has led to some contemptuous and less than helpful stereotypes. In this compelling insight into the natural and cultural history of ants, Richard Jones helps to unravel some of the myths and misunderstanding surrounding their remarkable behaviours. Ant aggregations in large (often mind-bogglingly huge) nests are a complex mix of genetics, chemistry, geography and higher social interaction. Their forage trails - usually to aphid colonies but occasionally into the larder - are maintained by a wondrous alchemy of molecular scents and markers. Their social colony structure confused natural philosophers of old and still taxes the modern biologist today.

Beginning the book with a straightforward look at ant morphology, Jones then explores the ant species found in the British Isles and parts of nearby mainland Europe, their foraging, nesting, navigating and battle instincts, how ants interact with the landscape, their evolution, and their place in our understanding of how life on earth works. Alongside this, he explores the complex relationship between humans and ants, and how ants went from being the subject of fables and moral storytelling to become popular research tools.

Drawing on up-to-date science and featuring striking colour photographs throughout, this book presents a convincing case for why ants are worth our greater recognition and respect.
Über den Autor
Richard Jones
Zusammenfassung
Richly illustrated with colour photographs, diagrams, charts and tables.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface

1 What's so special about ants?
2 What is an ant?
3 The ants of Britain and Ireland
4 Evolution of ants
5 Being an everyday ant
6 The rise of the colony
7 Human interactions with ants
8 Ant interactions with other species
9 Ants in the landscape
10 How to study ants

Appendix: Identification key
Glossary
References
Illustration credits
Acknowledgements
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Fachbereich: Zoologie
Genre: Biologie
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Buch
Seiten: 368
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9781472964861
ISBN-10: 1472964861
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Jones, Richard
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße: 247 x 174 x 31 mm
Von/Mit: Richard Jones
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.02.2022
Gewicht: 1,132 kg
preigu-id: 120311960
Über den Autor
Richard Jones
Zusammenfassung
Richly illustrated with colour photographs, diagrams, charts and tables.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface

1 What's so special about ants?
2 What is an ant?
3 The ants of Britain and Ireland
4 Evolution of ants
5 Being an everyday ant
6 The rise of the colony
7 Human interactions with ants
8 Ant interactions with other species
9 Ants in the landscape
10 How to study ants

Appendix: Identification key
Glossary
References
Illustration credits
Acknowledgements
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Fachbereich: Zoologie
Genre: Biologie
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Buch
Seiten: 368
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9781472964861
ISBN-10: 1472964861
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Jones, Richard
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße: 247 x 174 x 31 mm
Von/Mit: Richard Jones
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.02.2022
Gewicht: 1,132 kg
preigu-id: 120311960
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