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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...

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Main Author: Bourke, Andrew F. G., 1961-
Other Authors: Franks, Nigel R.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1995.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Sex-ratio.
Selection de la parentele.
Évolution sociale chez les animaux.
Fourmis > Moeurs et comportement.
Himenopteros (biologia)
Social evolution in animals.
Sex ratio.
Kin selection (Evolution)
Ants > Behavior.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Evolution.
Evolution.
Animal behavior.
Formicidae.
Sex Ratio
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary: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
Physical Description:1 online resource.
ISBN:9780691206899

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