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Ant Ecology
Edited by Lori Lach, Catherine Parr, and Kirsti Abbott
432 pages
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60 line and halftone illustrations, Colour inserts-8 pp colour plates plate section
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246x189mm
978-0-19-954463-9
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Hardback
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03 December 2009
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- The most comprehensive text to date on all aspects of ant ecology
- Uniquely integrates native and invasive ant ecology
- Incorporates contributions from a blend of young and established researchers involved at the forefront of ant research
Comprising a substantial part of living biomass on earth, ants are integral to the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. More than 12,000 species have been described to date, and it is estimated that perhaps as many still await classification.
Ant Ecology explores key ecological issues and new developments in myrmecology across a range of scales. The book begins with a global perspective on species diversity in time and space and explores interactions at the community level before describing the population ecology of these social insects. The final section covers the recent ecological phenomenon of invasive ants: how they move across the globe, invade, affect ecosystems, and are managed by humans. Each chapter links ant ecology to
broader ecological principles, provides a succinct summary, and discusses future research directions. Practical aspects of myrmecology, applications of ant ecology, debates, and novel discoveries are highlighted in text boxes throughout the volume. The book concludes with a synthesis of the current state of the field and a look at exciting future research directions. The extensive reference list and full glossary are invaluable for researchers, and those new to the field.
Readership: This accessible, peer-reviewed, research-level text is suitable for graduate students, and researchers and practitioners in entomology, evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology, and conservation biology. It will be of
particular interest and use to those working on insects and an indispensable reference text for ant biologists.
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Edited by Lori Lach, The University of Western Australia, Australia, Catherine Parr, Oxford University Centre for the Environment, UK, and Kirsti Abbott, Monash University, Australia 2009 Contributors:
Kirsti Abbott, Leeanne Alonso, Alan Andersen, Inge Armbrecht, Andrew Beattie, Brandon Bestelmeyer, Nico Blüthgen, Keith Christian, Ross H. Crozier, Patrizia D'Ettorre, Peter Davis, Anna Dornhaus, Rob Dunn, Christine Errard, Heike Feldhaar, Brian Fisher, Heloise Gibb, Peter Green, Benoit Guénard, Ben Hoffmann, David
Holway, Linda Hooper-Bui, Paul Krushelnycky, Lori Lach, Edward LeBrun, Alain Lenoir, Terry McGlynn, Mathieu Molet, Kailen Mooney, Joshua Ness, Simon O'Connor, Dennis O'Dowd, Catherine Parr, Christian Peeters, Renkang Peng, Ivette Perfecto, Stacy Philpott, Scott Powell, Leticia Rios-Casanova, Simon Robson, Nathan Sanders, Birgit C. Schlick-Steiner, Ted Schultz, Joseph Spagna, Florian M. Steiner, Andrew Suarez, Robert Taylor, Neil Tsutsui, Philip Ward, Michael Weiser, Grant Weston, E.O. Wilson, Steve Yanoviak
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"Ant Ecology is a well-written and comprehensive summary of the diversity, community ecology, and population dynamics of ant communities. It is an effective synthesis of more than 50 years of literature, integrating topics ranging from behavioural ecology to conservation biology...The structure of the book enables the next generation of researchers to access relevant literature and identify current areas of interest. i Ant Ecology r is thus an important addition to the literature; it will rest on the bookshelves of mymecologists next to their beloved copy of i The Ants r, destined to become equally dog-eared, sticky with Tanglefoot, and streaked with Fluon, the badges of honour of a well-used and invaluable resourse on ant biology." - Amy L.
Mertl and James F. A. Traniello, American Entomologist "Ant Ecology is probably the most complete summary of what is known about the ecology of ants to date. It is a must-read for first-year graduate students either planning to use ants as a model system or interested in various aspects of ant ecology. Ant Ecology will serve as a reference for cutting-edge ecological research on ants by among the most up-and-coming myrmecologists around." - Ecology "The editors have successfully woven together pieces from a wide range of contributors to create an enjoyable volume that provides both a comprehensive overview for those new to the field, and a useful reference volume for experienced myrmecologists." - TREE "The book as a
whole has been extremely well written, in a simple and clear style which makes most of the contents appealing to a wide range of readers, even those without a strong background in biology. The book also incorporates 15 superb colour plates depicting a selection from the vast array of fascinating antlife." - Animal Behaviour
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E.O. Wilson: Foreword
Lori Lach, Catherine Parr & Kirsti Abbott: Preface
PART 1 - GLOBAL ANT DIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
1: Philip Ward: Taxonomy, Phylogenetics, and Evolution
2: Brian Fisher: Biogeography
3: Rob Dunn, Benoit Guénard, Michael Weiser & Nathan Sanders: Geographic Gradients
4: Leeanne Alonso: Ant Conservation: Current Status and Call to Action
PART 2 - COMMUNITY DYNAMICS
5: Catherine Parr & Heloise Gibb: Competition and the Role of Dominant Ants
6: Joshua Ness, Kailen Mooney & Lori Lach: Ants as Mutualists
7: Nico Blüthgen & Heike Feldhaar: Food and Shelter: How Resources Influence Ant Ecology
8: Stacy Philpott, Ivette Perfecto, Inge Armbrecht & Catherine Parr: Ant Biodiversity and Function in Disturbed and Changing Habitats
PART 3 - POPULATION ECOLOGY
9: Christian Peeters & Mathieu Molet: Colonial Reproduction and Life Histories
10: Florian M. Steiner, Ross H. Crozier & Birgit C. Schlick-Steiner: Colony Structure
11: Patrizia D'Ettorre & Alain Lenoir: Nestmate Recognition
12: Anna Dornhaus & Scott Powell: Foraging and Defence Strategies in Ants
PART 4 - INVASIVE ANTS
13: Andrew Suarez, Terry McGlynn & Neil Tsutsui: Biogeographic and Taxonomic Patterns of Introduced Ants
14: Paul Krushelnycky, David Holway & Edward LeBrun: Invasion Processes and Causes of Success
15: Lori Lach & Linda Hooper-Bui: Consequences of Ant Invasions
16: Ben Hoffmann, Kirsti Abbott & Peter Davis: Invasive Ant Management
17: Lori Lach, Catherine Parr & Kirsti Abbott: Synthesis and Perspectives
Glossary
References
Index
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