Description: Caste and Ecology in the Social Insects (Monographs in Population Biology, 12) In this pathbreaking and far-reaching work George Oster and Edward Wilson provide the first fully developed theory of caste evolution among the social insects. Furthermore, in studying the effects of natural selection in generally increasing the insects' ergonomic efficiency, they go beyond the concentration of previous researchers on the physiological mechanisms of the insects and turn our attention instead to the scale and efficiency of the insects' division of labor. Recognizing that the efficiency of the insect colony is based on a complex fitting of the division of labor to many simultaneous needs, including those imposed by the distribution of resources and enemies around the nest, Professors Oster and Wilson are able to construct a series of mathematical models to characterize the agents of natural selection that promote particular caste systems. The social insects play a key role in the subject of sociobiology because their social organization is so rigid and can be related to genetic evolution. Because of this important consideration, the authors' work has consequences not only for entomology but also for general evolutionary theory. Features Used Book in Good Condition Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 1-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!
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Pages: 372
Subject Keyword: Eusociality; Foraging; Termite; Insect; Larva; Hymenoptera..
Brand: Princeton University Press
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Volume: 12
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Series Number: 12
Series Title: Monographs in Population Biology, 12
Publication Date: 1979-01-21T00:00:01Z
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Item Name: Caste and Ecology in the Social Insects
Street Date: 1979-01-21T00:00:01Z
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Number of Pages: 372 Pages
Publication Name: Caste and Ecology in the Social Insects
Language: English
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication Year: 1979
Subject: Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
Item Height: 0.9 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 16 Oz
Item Length: 9.6 in
Author: Edward O. Wilson, George F. Oster
Subject Area: Science
Series: Monographs in Population Biology Ser.
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