Biology of Termites: a Modern Synthesis /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Bignell, David Edward. (Editor ), Roisin, Yves. (Editor ), Lo, Nathan. (Editor )
Formato: eBook
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
Edición:2nd ed. 2011.
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505 0 |a 1. An introduction to termites: biology, taxonomy and functional morphology -- 2. Termite phylogenetics and co-cladogenesis with symbionts -- 3. Evolution and function of endogenous termite cellulases -- 4. Altricial development in wood-feeding cockroaches: the key antecedent of termite eusociality -- 5. Eusocial evolution in termites and Hymenoptera -- 6. Social organization and the status of workers in termites -- 7. Ecology, behavior and evolution of disease resistance in termites -- 8. Comparative biology of fungus cultivation in termites and ants -- 9. Molecular basis underlying caste differentiation in termites -- 10. Sexual and asexual reproduction in termites -- 11. Pheromones and chemical ecology of dispersal and foraging in termites -- 12. Genetic structure of termite colonies and populations -- 13. Termite mound architecture, from function to construction -- 14. Morphology, physiology, biochemistry and functional design of the termite gut: an evolutionary Wonderland -- 15. Diversity, structure and evolution of the termite gut microbial community -- 16. Role of the termite gut microbiota in symbiotic digestion -- 17. Global biogeography of termites: a compilation of sources -- 18. Termites as pests of tropical agriculture -- 19. Invasive termites. 
650 0 |a Invertebrates. 
650 0 |a Animal systematics. 
650 0 |a Animal taxonomy. 
650 0 |a Animal ecology. 
650 0 |a Evolutionary biology. 
650 0 |a Microbial ecology. 
650 0 |a Soil science. 
650 0 |a Soil conservation. 
650 1 4 |a Invertebrates. 
650 2 4 |a Animal Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography. 
650 2 4 |a Animal Ecology. 
650 2 4 |a Evolutionary Biology. 
650 2 4 |a Microbial Ecology. 
650 2 4 |a Soil Science & Conservation. 
700 1 |a Bignell, David Edward.  |e editor. 
700 1 |a Roisin, Yves.  |e editor. 
700 1 |a Lo, Nathan.  |e editor. 
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