Neotropical Social Wasps Basic and applied aspects

This book provides updated information on this intriguing and exciting group of insects: Neotropical Social Wasps. These insects have a particular biology and their colonies are formed by a few cooperative females living in either small or massive, structured nests where stinging individuals organiz...

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Other Authors: Prezoto, Fabio (Editor), Nascimento, Fabio Santos (Editor), Barbosa, Bruno Corrêa (Editor), Somavilla, Alexandre (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2021, 2021
Edition:1st ed. 2021
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book provides updated information on this intriguing and exciting group of insects: Neotropical Social Wasps. These insects have a particular biology and their colonies are formed by a few cooperative females living in either small or massive, structured nests where stinging individuals organize their activities and defend their offspring. Topics include evolutionary aspects, biogeography, post-embryonic development, community behavior and ecology, economic importance, and research methods.
Physical Description:XIII, 472 p. 126 illus., 66 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783030535100