Parasites in Social Insects by Paul Schmid-Hempel - 1998-11-02

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Princeton University Press, 1998. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. A nice, tight, unmarked copy. From the back cover: "his book analyzes for the first time how parasites shape the biology of social insects: the ants, wasps, bees, and termites. Paul Schmid-Hempel provides an overview of the existing knowledge of parasites in social insects. Current ideas are evaluated using a broad database, and the role of parasites for the evolution and maintenance of the social organization and biology of insects is carefully scrutinized. In addition, the author develops new insights, especially in his examination of the intricate relationships between parasites and their social hosts through the rigorous use of evolutionary and ecological concepts. Schmid-Hempel identifies gaps in our knowledge about parasites in social insects and uses models to develop new questions for future research. In addition, issues that are usually considered separately--such as division of labor, genetics, immunology, and… Read More

Princeton University Press, 1998-11-02. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Paperback / softback. New. Analyzes how parasites shape the biology of social insects: the ants, wasps, bees, and termites. This book places the issues such as division of labor, genetics, immunology, and epidemiology in a common framework to examine two of the most successful adaptations of life: parasitism and sociality.

Princeton Univ Pr, 1998. Paperback. New. 392 pages. 6.25x6.25x1.00 inches.

Princeton Univ Pr, 1998. Paperback. New. 392 pages. 6.25x6.25x1.00 inches.