Biology of Termites: a Modern Synthesis

Bignell, David Edward; Roisin, Yves; Lo, Nathan

Biology of Termites, a Modern Synthesis brings together the major advances in termite biology, phylogenetics, social evolution and biogeography. In this new volume, David Bignell, Yves Roisin and Nathan Lo have brought together leading experts on termite taxonomy, behaviour, genetics, caste differentiation, physiology, microbiology, mound architecture, biogeography and control. Very strong evolutionary and developmental themes run through the individual chapters, fed by new data streams from molecular sequencing, and for the first time it is possible to compare the social organisation of termites with that of the social Hymenoptera, focusing on caste determination, population genetics, cooperative behaviour, nest hygiene and symbioses with microorganisms. New chapters have been added on termite pheromones, termites as pests of agriculture and on destructive invasive species.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-10-21

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789048139767

DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-3977-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 576