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    The Science of Ant Communication: A Discussion of How Ants Talk to Each Other
    The Science of Ant Communication: A Discussion of How Ants Talk to Each Other
    The Science of Ant Communication: A Discussion of How Ants Talk to Each Other
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    The Science of Ant Communication: A Discussion of How Ants Talk to Each Other

    By Pamela Paterson

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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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPamela Paterson
    Release dateNov 25, 2011
    ISBN9780987824509
    The Science of Ant Communication: A Discussion of How Ants Talk to Each Other
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    Pamela Paterson

    Pamela Paterson is an information consultant, college instructor, author, and speaker. Pamela has written thousands of articles, papers, and books in over 30 subject areas. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in science from the University of Maryland (summa cum laude). She especially enjoys working on collaborative book projects and bringing her clients’ ideas to life. She can be reached at info@writertypes.com.

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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

      Thank you for downloading this ebook. You are welcome to share it with your friends. This book may be reproduced, copied, and distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided the book remains in its complete original form.

      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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      Introduction

      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.

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