Description
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
Author: Brian L. Fisher, Stefan P. Cover
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 11/02/2007
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 7.22h x 4.58w x 0.57d
ISBN13: 9780520254220
ISBN10: 0520254228
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences | Zoology | Entomology
- Nature | Animals | Insects & Spiders
- Science | Life Sciences | Zoology | Invertebrates
* 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
Author: Brian L. Fisher, Stefan P. Cover
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 11/02/2007
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 7.22h x 4.58w x 0.57d
ISBN13: 9780520254220
ISBN10: 0520254228
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences | Zoology | Entomology
- Nature | Animals | Insects & Spiders
- Science | Life Sciences | Zoology | Invertebrates
About the Author
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.