Read Pheidole in the New World: A Dominant, Hyperdiverse Ant Genus

Pheidole in the New World: A Dominant, Hyperdiverse Ant Genus

Edward O. Wilson

4.9/5 (32974 ratings)

Description:View a collection of videos on Professor Wilson entitled "On the Relation of Science and the Humanities"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the commonest forms.Wilson also summarizes our knowledge of the natural history of each species, much of it previously unpublished.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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Pheidole in the New World: A Dominant, Hyperdiverse Ant Genus. To get started finding Pheidole in the New World: A Dominant, Hyperdiverse Ant Genus, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN: 0674002938

Description: View a collection of videos on Professor Wilson entitled "On the Relation of Science and the Humanities"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.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Pheidole in the New World: A Dominant, Hyperdiverse Ant Genus. To get started finding Pheidole in the New World: A Dominant, Hyperdiverse Ant Genus, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

Pheidole in the New World: A Dominant, Hyperdiverse Ant Genus

Pheidole in the New World: A Dominant, Hyperdiverse Ant Genus

More Books

The Diversity of Life (Questions of Science)

The Diversity of Life (Questions of Science)

The Poetic Species: A Conversation with Edward O. Wilson and Robert Hass

The Poetic Species: A Conversation with Edward O. Wilson and Robert Hass

The Meaning of Human Existence

The Meaning of Human Existence

Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge

Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge

On Human Nature

On Human Nature

The Social Conquest of Earth

The Social Conquest of Earth

Letters to a Young Scientist

Letters to a Young Scientist

Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life

Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life

Edward O. Wilson: Biophilia / The Diversity of Life / Naturalist

Edward O. Wilson: Biophilia / The Diversity of Life / Naturalist