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Species of the genus "Pheidole" are the most abundant and
diverse ants of the New World and range from the northern United
States to Argentina. In this richly illustrated book, Edward O.
Wilson untangles its classification for the first time,
characterizing all 625 known species, 341 of which are new to
science, and ordering them into 19 species groups. The author's
keys and drawings, the latter showing complete body views arranged
in the style of field books, allow rapid identification by anyone
with an elementary understanding of entomology. In presenting all
of "Pheidole," the book covers one-fifth of the known ant species
of the Western Hemisphere, including many of the commonest
forms.
Wilson also summarizes our knowledge of the natural history of
each species, much of it previously unpublished. In addition, he
provides a general account of hyperdiversity, confirming that it is
not a statistical artifact but a genuine biological phenomenon that
can best be understood by detailed analyses of groups of organisms
such as the "Pheidole" ants.
An important innovation in this book is the inclusion of a
CD-ROM containing high-resolution digital images of the type
specimens. The CD-ROM is designed to allow quick retrieval of
information such as known range, group membership, measurements,
and color. The CD-ROM thus will be useful in creating "instant"
field guides, comparison charts, and local checklists.
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