Darwin famously described special difficulties in explaining social evolution in insects. More than a century later, the evolution of sociality - defined broadly as cooperative group living - remains one of the most intriguing problems in biology. Providing a unique perspective on the study of social evolution, this volume synthesizes the features of animal social life across the principle taxonomic groups in which sociality has evolved. The chapters explore sociality in a range of species, from ants to primates, highlighting key natural and life history data and providing a comparative view across animal societies. In establishing a single framework for a common, trait-based approach towards social synthesis, this volume will enable graduate students and investigators new to the field to systematically compare taxonomic groups and reinvigorate comparative approaches to studying animal social evolution.
Darwin famously described special difficulties in explaining social evolution in insects. More than a century later, the evolution of sociality - defined broadly as cooperative group living - remains one of the most intriguing problems in biology. Providing a unique perspective on the study of social evolution, this volume synthesizes the features of animal social life across the principle taxonomic groups in which sociality has evolved. The chapters explore sociality in a range of species, from ants to primates, highlighting key natural and life history data and providing a comparative view across animal societies. In establishing a single framework for a common, trait-based approach towards social synthesis, this volume will enable graduate students and investigators new to the field to systematically compare taxonomic groups and reinvigorate comparative approaches to studying animal social evolution.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. The evolution of social evolution Dustin R. Rubenstein and Patrick Abbot; Part I. Invertebrates: 2. Sociality in ants Jürgen Heinze, Katrina Kellner and Jon Seal; 3. Sociality in bees William Wcislo and Jennifer H. Fewell; 4. Sociality in wasps James H. Hunt and Amy L. Toth; 5. Sociality in termites Judith Korb and Barbara Thorne; 6. Sociality in aphids and thrips Patrick Abbot and Tom Chapman; 7. Sociality in spiders Leticia Avilés and Jennifer Guevara; 8. Sociality in shrimps Kristin Hultgren, J. Emmett Duffy and Dustin R. Rubenstein; Part II. Vertebrates: 9. Sociality in primates Joan B. Silk and Peter M. Kappeler; 10. Sociality in non-primate mammals Jennifer E. Smith, Eileen A. Lacey and Loren D. Hayes; 11. Sociality in birds Andrew Cockburn, Ben J. Hatchwell and Walter D. Koenig; 12. Sociality in fishes Michael Taborsky and Marian Wong; 13. Sociality in lizards Martin J. Whiting and Geoffrey M. While; 14. Social synthesis: opportunities for comparative social evolution Dustin R. Rubenstein and Patrick Abbot.
