ABSTRACT

First Published in 1997. The papers in this volume on invertebrate behaviour, predominantly ant behaviour, are presented as a tribute to T. C. Schneirla and to his theoretical and experimental contributions to our understanding of the development and evolution of behaviour. His emphasis on development also brought to the fore new questions, many of which are addressed in this volume. Advances in technical instrumentation for research will be useful in reformulating these old questions in new and significantly constructive programs for responsible research. The theoretical contributions of Schneirla will continue to prove an important facilitation of those new research techniques.

part I|121 pages

Persistent Issues in the Comparative Study of Behavioral Evolution and Development

chapter 3|24 pages

Where Have I Heard It All Before

Some Neglected Issues of Invertebrate Learning

chapter 4|21 pages

Macroevolution of a Fixed Action Pattern for Learning

The Exploration Flights of Bees and Wasps

chapter 5|21 pages

Desert Ants

Their Evolution and Contemporary Characteristics

part II|51 pages

Social Organization in Ants

chapter 7|21 pages

Division of Labor in Social Insect Colonies

Self-Organization and Recent Revelations Regarding Age, Size and Genetic Differences

part III|45 pages

Social Parasitism in Ants

chapter 10|27 pages

The Role of Workers and Queens in the Colony-Member Recognition Systems of Ants

Are There Any Differences that Predispose Some Kinds of Ants to Social Parasitism?