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Discover the fascinating world of The Leafcutter Ants, an essential addition to your collection for entomology enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This meticulously researched book, published by W W Norton & Company in 2011, delves into the intricate societies of leafcutter ants, showcasing their unique behaviors, incredible colony structures, and ecological impact. The Leafcutter Ants is more than just a scientific treatise; it also captures the beauty and complexity of one of Earth's most advanced animal civilizations.
With remarkable illustrations, this 192-page hardcover book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through various habitats, revealing how these ants dominate forests, grasslands, and croplands from Louisiana to Patagonia. You'll learn about the impressive colonies that can house up to five million worker ants, all descended from a single queen who can live for over a decade. The book also highlights the massive nests that can span thirty feet across and delve deep into the earth, illustrating the sheer scale of these incredible societies.
Perfect for both lay readers and scientists, The Leafcutter Ants provides invaluable insights into the evolution of social behavior and cooperation in nature. An essential read for anyone interested in biodiversity and the natural world's intricate connections.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393338683.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393338683
Year: 2011
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 192
Description:
The Leafcutter Ants is the most detailed and authoritative description of any ant species ever produced. With a text suitable for both a lay and a scientific audience, the book provides an unforgettable tour of Earth's most evolved animal societies. Each colony of leafcutters contains as many as five million workers, all the daughters of a single queen that can live over a decade. A gigantic nest can stretch thirty feet across, rise five feet or more above the ground, and consist of hundreds of chambers that reach twenty-five feet below the ground surface. Indeed, the leafcutters have parlayed their instinctive civilization into a virtual domination of forest, grassland, and cropland”from Louisiana to Patagonia. Inspired by a section of the authors' acclaimed The Superorganism, this brilliantly illustrated work provides the ultimate explanation of what a social order with a half-billion years of animal evolution has achieved.
With remarkable illustrations, this 192-page hardcover book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through various habitats, revealing how these ants dominate forests, grasslands, and croplands from Louisiana to Patagonia. You'll learn about the impressive colonies that can house up to five million worker ants, all descended from a single queen who can live for over a decade. The book also highlights the massive nests that can span thirty feet across and delve deep into the earth, illustrating the sheer scale of these incredible societies.
Perfect for both lay readers and scientists, The Leafcutter Ants provides invaluable insights into the evolution of social behavior and cooperation in nature. An essential read for anyone interested in biodiversity and the natural world's intricate connections.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393338683.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393338683
Year: 2011
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 192
Description:
The Leafcutter Ants is the most detailed and authoritative description of any ant species ever produced. With a text suitable for both a lay and a scientific audience, the book provides an unforgettable tour of Earth's most evolved animal societies. Each colony of leafcutters contains as many as five million workers, all the daughters of a single queen that can live over a decade. A gigantic nest can stretch thirty feet across, rise five feet or more above the ground, and consist of hundreds of chambers that reach twenty-five feet below the ground surface. Indeed, the leafcutters have parlayed their instinctive civilization into a virtual domination of forest, grassland, and cropland”from Louisiana to Patagonia. Inspired by a section of the authors' acclaimed The Superorganism, this brilliantly illustrated work provides the ultimate explanation of what a social order with a half-billion years of animal evolution has achieved.