{"product_id":"the-guests-of-ants-9780674265516","title":"The Guests of Ants","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePulitzer Prize–winner Bert Hölldobler and behavioral ecologist Christina Kwapich reveal a universe of behavioral mechanisms whereby invaders known as myrmecophiles break into ant colonies. By decoding ants’ sophisticated communication systems, these invaders disguise themselves as friendly, suppress ant aggression, and feast on colony resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful book is a true classic of biology and destined to be a standard work on the subject of symbiosis for many years to come. -- Edward O. Wilson, author of \u003ci\u003eSociobiology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA marvelous tour of the wonderland of ants and the non-ant ‘guests’ that live with them. Bert Hölldobler and Christina Kwapich have combined fascinating science and first-rate scholarship to share what myrmecologists have learned about a rarely seen part of the natural world. -- Thomas D. Seeley, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lives of Bees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[A] profoundly researched, gloriously illustrated treatise on ant symbiosis. -- Andrew Robinson * Nature *\u003cbr\u003eA book synthesizing the biology of myrmecophiles is long overdue, and now we have it. In \u003ci\u003eThe Guests of Ants\u003c\/i\u003e, Bert Hölldobler and Christina Kwapich introduce us to this amazing menagerie, synthesize centuries of observations, and bring us up to speed on the latest science…A pleasure for any curious naturalist. -- John T. Longino * American Scientist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guests of Ants\u003c\/i\u003e gives a beautifully illustrated, wide-ranging, and critical literature review of this delightful corner of myrmecology…A must for myrmecologists and entomologists, but also more generally for biologists with an interest in social insects and insect ecology. * Inquisitive Biologist *\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful work that neatly weaves together the old and classic observations with recently gained insights into the fascinating but often enigmatic biology of myrmecophiles…Everyone with an interest in entomology will enjoy this book. -- Thomas Parmentier * American Entomologist *\u003cbr\u003eI urge you to immerse yourself in \u003ci\u003eThe Guests of Ants\u003c\/i\u003e…What Hölldobler and Kwapich have produced is a carnival of the extraordinary; a relentless and stunningly illustrated parade of the myriad organisms that have gained footholds in virtually every aspect of ant biology…It will be the quintessential resource for generations of researchers to come. -- Joseph Parker * Current Biology *\u003cbr\u003eFascinating…This encyclopedic account of the natural history of the guests of ants will surely serve as a useful and inspiring resource for myrmecologists in the years to come. -- Annika S. Nelson * Quarterly Review of Biology *\u003cbr\u003ePrepare to be astounded, surprised, and charmed time and time again. This book is destined to become the authoritative work on ants and their guests for decades to come. -- Walter R. Tschinkel, author of \u003ci\u003eAnt Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA deeply inspiring and masterful account of how myrmecophiles interact with their hosts, trick them by breaking their communication codes, and make their living inside the ant colonies. Lavishly illustrated, this book is a thorough and fascinating study. -- Rüdiger Wehner, Professor and Director Emeritus, Institute of Zoology, University of Zürich\u003cbr\u003eHölldobler and Kwapich have masterfully marshalled a vast literature on the evolution and behavioral ecology of ants and their many associates. This book will have wide appeal to ecologists and evolutionary biologists, as well as anyone interested in the natural history of social insects and their friends and foes. -- Naomi E. Pierce, Hessel Professor of Biology and Curator of Lepidoptera, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University\u003cbr\u003eA spellbinding journey to the exotic world of ants and their ‘guests.’ By far the most comprehensive treatment of this fascinating subject, this book is a delight. -- Daniel Kronauer, author of \u003ci\u003eArmy Ants\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperbly illustrated and written with enthusiasm and delight, \u003ci\u003eThe Guests of Ants\u003c\/i\u003e is unparalleled. This book provides first-class, fascinating coverage on the behavioral biology and mechanisms enabling myrmecophiles to coexist with, and frequently exploit, the ant superorganism. -- Paulo S. Oliveira, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Ecology and Evolution of Ant-Plant Interactions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis magnificent book takes the reader into a striking world largely unknown, even to most biologists. Comprised of lively, informative writing spiced with fascinating illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe Guests of Ants\u003c\/i\u003e highlights some of the most bizarre and unbelievable organisms on earth. I would have loved to have had such a book when I started my own research years ago. -- Konrad Fiedler, University of Vienna, Austria\u003cbr\u003eAn outstanding celebration of natural history as modern science. World-renowned scientist Bert Hölldobler and entomologist Christina Kwapich present a treasure trove of information about the ant nest microcosm, complete with spectacular photos of members on the colony’s guest list, including butterflies, worms, fungi, and more. -- Raghavendra Gadagkar, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Social Biology of Ropalidia marginata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides a captivating, excellently illustrated overview of the complex interactions among ants and the many organisms who live inside their nests. A must-read for everyone who enjoys nature and the fascinating world of social insects. -- Jürgen Heinze, University of Regensburg\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a stunning collection of these stories of myrmecophiles living with ants, with rich accounts of the interactions between guests and hosts. -- Alexander Walton * Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada *\u003cbr\u003eAn essential reference for any myrmecologist or entomologist. -- Robert F. 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