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Across the Afrotropical and Malagasy regions, ants are one of the
most conspicuous and ecologically dominant animal groups. From
driver ants to weaver ants, there are over 2,000 species in Africa
alone and over 600 in Madagascar. Ants of Africa and Madagascar
introduces readers to the fascinating and diverse ant fauna of the
Afrotropical and Malagasy regions. Featuring illustrated keys to
subfamilies, separate keys to Afrotropical and Malagasy ant genera,
and distribution maps, it also describes diagnostic characters,
explores ant ecology and natural history, and includes a list of
all currently recognized ant species in the regions. This detailed
guide is an essential tool for entomologists and myrmecologists
working with and learning about this diverse population of
Formicidae.
"In this enormously useful book, a profound need is met by a
profound contribution, the first such comprehensive work in over
fifty years. While brief, "Ants of North America" is the
distillation of a vast amount of study and practice. It is a joy to
browse and read, and will have an important impact on the study of
ants."--Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus,
Harvard University
"Two of the most prolific ant faunists have produced a marvelous
taxonomic guide to the ant genera of North America. The keys and
genus descriptions are succinct and easy to read, the illustrations
superb. This book is a must for entomologists, ecologists, and
particularly all who study ants."--Bert Holldobler, Foundation
Professor of Life Sciences, Arizona State University
"This book represents a bold advance in the study of North American
ants. It provides, for the first time, an accessible and lavishly
illustrated guide to all the ant genera occurring in the United
States and Canada. It will greatly enhance both public interest in
ants and scientific investigation of their ecology, behavior and
evolution."--Philip S. Ward, Department of Entomology and Center
for Population Biology, University of California at Davis
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