The social insects : their origin and evolution /: their origin and evolution. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Uniform Title: Sociétés d'insectes.
• Further Information: Note: William Morton Wheeler.
• Authors: Wheeler, William Morton, 1865-1937
• Contents: 1. The scope and meaning of the social among the insects -- 2. The origin of the Terebrantia and Aculeata -- 3. The evolution of wasps -- 4. The evolution of bees -- 5. The evolution of ants -- 6. The evolution of termites -- 7. Polymorphism -- 8. Polymorphism (continued) -- 9. The social medium and Trophallaxis -- 10. The evolution of the guests and parasites of the social insects -- 11. The evolution of the social parasites -- 12. Conclusion.
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 595.717/82; Insects -- Evolution; Insect societies; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General; Insect societies; Insects -- Evolution; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781317230250; 1317230256
• Related ISBNs: 9781138651241; 1138651249
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.