Ants : A Visual Guide - Heather Campbell

Ants

A Visual Guide

By: Heather Campbell, Benjamin Blanchard

Hardcover | 15 May 2023

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A richly illustrated natural history of ants, covering their diversity, ecology, anatomy, behavior, and more

Plentiful and familiar, ants make up an estimated one-third of the world's insect biomass and can be found in virtually every part of the globe, from rain forest canopies to city sidewalks. But their importance is about more than numbers: ants are fundamental species in a range of habitats and their interactions with plants, fungi, and other animals ensure the survival of many fragile and complex ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated book explores the extraordinary diversity of ants and offers insights into their elaborate social systems, investigating the key collective and competitive behaviors that operate within their varied colony structures.

Featuring exceptional close-up photographs and clearly organized thematic chapters, the book covers anatomy, evolution, life cycle, ecology, and other important topics. Each chapter also features profiles of standout genera, chosen for their fascinating characteristics, including Leafcutter Ants, who build nests containing up to 7,000 chambers; Pugnacious Ants whose colonies can destroy populations of crabs within hours; and Honeypot Ants whose worker caste store food in their stomachs for other colony members to consume. Drawing on current research, Ants offers an inviting and accessible introduction to these remarkable insects.

  • Includes more than 200 stunning color photographs, plus infographics and diagrams
  • Presents full profiles of 42 iconic genera from across the world
  • Features clearly structured thematic chapters

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