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.
This important work explores the natural history, experimental approach, and integration of evolutionary and ecological literature of ant–plant mutualisms.
"...a significant contribution to understanding ant and plant ecology. The author has done a superior job of blending these two sciences into an easy to read and very enjoyable text." Bulletin of the ESA "The relaxed and interesting narrative style makes this book a pleasure to read...I highly recommend this book to everyone interested in evolutionary ecology and especially those interested in the evolution of interactions between animals and plants." Evolution "...an excellent review of our current understanding of the diverse and sometimes subtle mutualisms between ants and plants." Bartonia
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