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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Social Insects | An Evolutionary Approach to Castes and Reproduction | Wolf Engels | Taschenbuch | v | Englisch | 2011 | Springer | EAN 9783642744921 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Evolution of Castes in Insects l BERNHARD RENSCH The evolution of organisms in the succession of generations has been primarilly achieved through the appearance of new hereditary variants with minor deviations along with the development of stable structures and functions. Harmful mutants were eradicated either immediately or in the subsequent generations through the process of natural selection while unharmful or advantageous ones usually survived. As this process continued, many new races and species developed which possessed structures and functions of a rational nature and which became increasingly independent from their environment. These evolutionary tendencies were also promoted through either geographical, ecological, physiological or genetical isolation of populations. In some phylogenetic lines, there occurred an increase in the number of cells due to additional cellular divisions in the morphogenesis of structures. This opened up the possibility for the development of the division of labour within cellular groups leading to more complicated and consequently more successful functions of tissues and organs. A further advancement in the adaptation of a species to its environment was made possible through specialization for certain functions of whole individuals or groups of individuals.

pp.[i], 264 [i] with 41 figs. 8vo. Fine hardback. With publisher's pre-publication flyer loosely inserted. A comprehensive volume giving an insight into the fascinating world of insect sociality. It discusses reproductive strategies and important regulatory mechanisms, and points out the role of hormones and pheromones in caste development and caste functions. Considers Ants, Social Wasps, Social Halictine Bees, Xylocopine Bees, Bumblebees, Honey Bees, Stingless Bees and Eusocial Bees.