Evolutionary Ecology of Ant-Plant Mutualisms

Klappentext This important work explores the natural history, experimental approach, and integration of evolutionary and ecological literature of ant-plant mutualisms. Zusammenfassung In this 1985 book Professor Beattie reviews the fascinating natural history of ant–plant interactions, discusses the scientific evidence for the mutualistic nature of these relationships, and reaches some conclusions about the ecological and evolutionary processes that mold them. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Origins and early evolution of ant-plant mutualisms; 3. Plant protection by direct interaction; 4. Plant protection by indirect interaction; 5. Myrmecotrophy; 6. The dispersal of seeds and fruits by ants; 7. Ant pollination; 8. Food rewards for ant mutualists; 9. Variation and evolution of ant-plant mutualisms; References; Index.

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• Authors: Andrew J. Beattie, Andrew James Beattie, Beattie Andrew James
• Assisted by: H. J. B. Birks (Editor), J. A. Wiens (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.08.2010
• EAN: 9780521272728
• ISBN: 978-0-521-27272-8
• No. of pages: 194
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Ecology (; Cambridge Studies in Ecology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology, Ecological science, the Biosphere, Plant Ecology, Animal Ecology, Botany and plant sciences