Biology of Termites: a Modern Synthesis (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2011)

Biology of Termites, a Modern Synthesis brings together the major advances in termite biology, phylogenetics, social evolution and biogeography. In this new volume, David Bignell, Yves Roisin and Nathan Lo have brought together leading experts on termite taxonomy, behaviour, genetics, caste differentiation, physiology, microbiology, mound architecture, biogeography and control. Very strong evolutionary and developmental themes run through the individual chapters, fed by new data streams from molecular sequencing, and for the first time it is possible to compare the social organisation of termites with that of the social Hymenoptera, focusing on caste determination, population genetics, cooperative behaviour, nest hygiene and symbioses with microorganisms. New chapters have been added on termite pheromones, termites as pests of agriculture and on destructive invasive species.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	2010
Editors:	David Edward Bignell • Yves Roisin • Nathan Lo
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	576
Edition:	2nd ed. 2011
ISBN-13:	978-90-481-3976-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal ecology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Invertebrates > General Promotions
LSN:	90-481-3976-7
Barcode:	9789048139767

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