Ants of North America: A Guide to the Genera
Author:   Brian L. Fisher ,  Stefan P. Cover, Ph. D.
Publisher:   University of California Press
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9780520254220


Pages:   216
Publication Date:   02 November 2007
Format:   Paperback
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Ants are among the most conspicuous and the most ecologically important of insects. This concise, easy-to-use, authoritative identification guide introduces the fascinating and diverse ant fauna of the United States and Canada. It features the first illustrated key to North American ant genera, discusses distribution patterns, explores ant ecology and natural history, and includes a list of all currently recognized ant species in this large region. * New keys to the 73 North American ant genera illustrated with 250 line drawings ensure accurate identification * 180 color images show the head and profile of each genus and important species groups * Includes a glossary of important terms

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Author:   Brian L. Fisher ,  Stefan P. Cover, Ph. D.
Publisher:   University of California Press
Imprint:   University of California Press
Dimensions:   Width: 11.40cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 18.40cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9780520254220


ISBN 10:   0520254228
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   02 November 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Key to North American Ant Genera Based on Worker Caste TAXONOMIC DESCRIPTIONS Subfamily Descriptions Genus Descriptions Ant Genera of North America by Subfamily Ant Species North of Mexico: A Working List Terminology Identification References General References Index

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A valuable book. [It] will enlighten anyone with even a slight interest in ants... This book promises to inspire a whole new generation of ant biologists. Quarterly Review Of Biology


A valuable book. [It] will enlighten anyone with even a slight interest in ants... This book promises to inspire a whole new generation of ant biologists. --Quarterly Review of Biology


A valuable book. [It] will enlighten anyone with even a slight interest in ants... This book promises to inspire a whole new generation of ant biologists. Quarterly Review Of Biology 20080601


""A valuable book. [It] will enlighten anyone with even a slight interest in ants... This book promises to inspire a whole new generation of ant biologists."" Quarterly Review Of Biology


Author Information

Brian L. Fisher is Associate Curator at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and Assistant Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Stefan P. Cover is Curatorial Assistant at the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University.

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