The Ants of Fiji
Author | : Eli M. Sarnat |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2012-09-01 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780520955219 |
ISBN-10 | : 0520955218 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Ants of Fiji written by Eli M. Sarnat and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ant fauna of the Fijian archipelago is a diverse assemblage of endemic radiations, pan-Pacific species, and exotics introduced from around the world. The Ants of Fiji describes the entire Fijian ant fauna, and includes the results of a recently completed archipelago-wide biodiversity inventory. A total of 187 ant species representing 43 genera are recognized here with an illustrated key to genera, synopses of each species, keys to species of all genera, and a species list. The work is heavily illustrated with specimen images, distribution maps, and habitat elevation charts.