Gordon, Deborah M.
Ant Encounters: Interaction Networks and Colony Behavior
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691138794
- author:
- Gordon, Deborah M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 1.27 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, Zoology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ant Encounters: Understanding Ant Colony Behavior through Interaction Networks Deborah M. Gordon explores how ant colonies function without a central control, instead relying on dynamic networks of individual encounters and interactions to coordinate their functions. Gordon examines the role of interaction networks in regulating colony behavior and relations among ant colonies, revealing how local interactions of individuals give rise to complex systems that help colonies survive and reproduce. By investigating the moment-to-moment behavior of ant colonies, Gordon sheds light on the organizational behavior, ecology, and evolution of these diverse social insects. This book provides a fascinating look into the intricate workings of ant societies, offering insights into their ecological and evolutionary significance.
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