The Guests of Ants: How Myrmecophiles Interact with Their Hosts

by Bert Hlldobler, Christina L Kwapich, Bert Hölldobler

A fascinating examination of socially parasitic invaders, from butterflies to bacteria, that survive and thrive by exploiting the communication systems of ant colonies.

Down below, on sidewalks, in fallen leaves, and across the forest floor, a covert invasion is taking place. Ant colonies, revered and studied for their complex collective behaviors, are being infiltrated by tiny organisms called myrmecophiles. Using incredibly sophisticated...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674265513
• ISBN13: 9780674265516
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.0" x 9.4"