Social evolution in ants
by Andrew F. G. Bourke, Andrew F.G. Bourke, and Nigel R. Franks
"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."--BOOK JACKET.
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Ants, Behavior, Kin selection (Evolution), Sex ratio, Social evolution in animals, Animal behaviour, Animal ecology, Insects (entomology), Science, Life Sciences - Evolution, Science/Mathematics, Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology, Life Sciences - Zoology - General, Biological Sciences, Nature / Insects & Spiders, Science / Evolution, Insects, behavior, Social evolution| Edition | Availability |
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Social Evolution in Ants
February 5, 2007, Princeton University Press
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in English
0691044260 9780691044262
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [445]-509) and indexes.
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