The Buzz about Bees: Biology of a Superorganism
- Collection : Michael Archer's Library
- Publisher : Springer
- Illustrations : 230 col illus
Description:
The story of honeybees told in a new perspective, based on the latest data. In contrast to the view of bee colonies as perfect societies of selfless individuals ruled by a queen, Tautz introduces them as a "superorganism", a self organizing
and complex adaptive system based on a network of communication; a fascinating
result of evolution. The entire range of bee
activities is described. Remarkable action photographs never shown before present bees
busy with cell cleaning, caring for the brood, serving in the queen’s court, visiting flowers,
receiving nectar, producing honey, comb building, entrance guarding, heating and
cooling. Spotlights include bees grooming, swarming, fighting, telephoning, sleeping and
communicating by high-toned beeping, scents and dances
Condition
Fine - as new.
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