The Science of Ant Communication: A Discussion of How Ants Talk to Each Other
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Unlike ants themselves, ant communication is no small matter. These tiny creatures have a very sophisticated communication system, and communication drives every facet of their society much like it drives every part of our society. This book presents a fascinating view of the science of ant communication.
This book has been reviewed by Dr. Paul Mazzocchi, who calls it a "...beautiful essay on ant pheromones. It is well worth reading as an example of the complexity of the animal world and the interdependence of behavior and chemistry, the world of chemical ecology".
Bonus: Both general interest and technical versions are included as two-books-in-one.
Pamela Paterson
Pamela Paterson is a business analyst, college instructor, author, and speaker. She is author of the bestselling book, Get the Job: Optimize Your Resume for the Online Job Search.
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Nothing is more rewarding than for a teacher to see one of his students take what she learned, enhance it, and present it in a creative and readable way. That is what Pamela has done in this beautiful essay on ant pheromones. It is well worth reading as an example of the complexity of the animal world and the interdependence of behavior and chemistry, the world of chemical ecology.
– Dr. Paul Mazzocchi, Professor Emeritus (Chemistry), University of Maryland
The Science of Ant Communication:
A Discussion of How Ants Talk to Each Other
By Pamela Paterson
Published by Writer Types Inc at Smashwords, www.writertypes.com
Copyright Pamela Paterson 2011
ISBN: 978-0-9878245-0-9
Designed by NATWORK, www.natwork.ca
Edited by Robert Long
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
About This Book: Two Books in One
The Science of Ant Communication (General Interest Version)
The Science of Ant Communication (Scientific Version)
Appendix A – Partial List of Pheromones
References
Endnotes
About the Author
Acknowledgements
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This book came to be because I am supported by some very fine people. Dr. Paul Mazzocchi, with your extensive knowledge and dedication to the field, you impressed upon me the need for quality science as well as competent teachers. Robert Long, with your very generous heart and support for my dreams, made me believe again. And to Kenneth (Congo Man) Kemp, who has more faith and strength than anybody I know, I will always remember I am here today because of you.
About This Book: Two Books in One
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This book is actually two books in one—it is written in two styles. The first half of this book is written in common, every day language for all audiences. The second half of the book is written in scientific style and language for a technical audience.
The Science of Ant Communication (General Interest Version)
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Unlike ants themselves, ant communication is no small matter. These tiny creatures have a very sophisticated communication system, and communication drives every facet of their society much like it drives every part of our society.
We use