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A luminous account of ant life. Ants reveal extraordinary social complexity. William Morton Wheeler's Ants; Their Structure, Development And Behavior blends patient field observation with rigorous description to examine body plan, growth and colony organisation. An entomology classic book, it endures as an essential ant biology reference and an authoritative insect anatomy guide, rooted in the careful naturalism of insect natural history. Wheeler's lucid prose makes the interplay of individual form and communal function plain; his treatments of ant colony behavior remain a cornerstone for social insects study. Published amid the ferment of early 20th century science, the work sits at the crossroads of american natural history and evolutionary thought, bearing clear traces of charles darwin influence while advancing the study of social life. Readers find both systematic insight and the quiet pleasures of close observation, so the text rewards both the curious general reader and the scholar. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Presented as a scientific illustrated edition, it invites repeated study and casual reading in equal measure. A practical science students resource and a fine addition to any nature enthusiasts collection, it balances readable narrative with exacting scholarship. Accessible yet authoritative, it appeals to casual readers and classic-literature collectors who prize both intellectual depth and the warmth of keen, first-hand natural history. Long valued by specialists and admired by curious observers, Wheeler's study supplies a coherent framework for understanding caste, development and cooperation, informed by the observational discipline of insect natural history. As both an accessible primer and a rigorous reference, it remains a touchstone for anyone studying social life among insects and a prized addition to any shelf devoted to american natural history or classic scientific thought. Collectors and casual readers alike will appreciate its blend of clarity, authority and the unexpected intimacy of close natural observation.


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  • ISBN-13: 9789354302855
  • Publisher: Alpha Editions
  • Publisher Imprint: Alpha Editions
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 690
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 1047 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9354302858
  • Publisher Date: 02 Dec 2020
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
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  • Spine Width: 39 mm
  • Width: 152 mm


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