Richard Jones
Ants: The ultimate social insects
Ants: The ultimate social insects
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Dr. Richard Jones delves into the fascinating world of ants, dispelling myths and misconceptions about their behavior, genetics, chemistry, geography, and social interactions. He explores the ant species in the British Isles and Europe, their foraging, nesting, navigation, and battle instincts, and the complex relationship between humans and ants. The book features stunning color photographs and presents a compelling case for why ants deserve greater recognition and respect.
Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Brilliant, fascinating, and significant – Dr George McGavin
Ants are seemingly ubiquitous, and this familiarity has led to some contemptuous and less than helpful stereotypes. In this compelling insight into the natural and cultural history of ants, Richard Jones helps to unravel some of the myths and misunderstandings surrounding their remarkable behaviors. Ant aggregations in large (often mind-bogglingly huge) nests are a complex mix of genetics, chemistry, geography, and higher social interaction. Their forage trails – usually to aphid colonies but occasionally into the larder – are maintained by a wondrous alchemy of molecular scents and markers. Their social colony structure confused natural philosophers of old and still taxes the modern biologist today.
Beginning the book with a straightforward look at ant morphology, Jones then explores the ant species found in the British Isles and parts of nearby mainland Europe, their foraging, nesting, navigating, and battle instincts, how ants interact with the landscape, their evolution, and their place in our understanding of how life on earth works. Alongside this, he explores the complex relationship between humans and ants, and how ants went from being the subject of fables and moral storytelling to become popular research tools.
Drawing on up-to-date science and featuring striking color photographs throughout, this book presents a convincing case for why ants are worth our greater recognition and respect.
Weight: 1150g
Dimension: 176 x 249 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472964861
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