1. Introduction 2. The Origins and Evolutionary History of Bees 3. Form and Function: Honey Bee Anatomy 4. Development and Nutrition 5. Nest Architecture 6. The Age-Related Activities of Worker Bees 7. Other Worker Activities 8. The Chemical World of Honey Bees 9. Communication and Orientation 10. The Collection of Food 11. Reproduction: Swarming and Supersedure 12. Drones, Queens, and Mating 13. The Biology of Temperate and Tropical Honey Bees Reference Author Index Subject Index
Mark L. Winston is Professor and Senior Fellow at Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue and Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Masterly… Without hesitation I recommend this book to a wide range
of potential readers.
*Science*
Mark Winston offers a comprehensive account, covering aspects of
anatomy and physiology as well as systematics, ecology and
behavior… A useful overview of the biology of an insect that holds
considerable interest for both economic and academic reasons. Rich
in descriptive detail and well referenced, it will also serve as a
basis for more detailed exploration of particular aspects of honey
bee biology.
*Times Higher Education Supplement*
This very readable book brings together the wealth of scattered
information on the complex honey bee in a way that will serve as a
standard for many years.
*Science Books & Films*
Winston’s writing is brisk and enthusiastic and the book’s
illustrations clear and informative. This is a delightful study of
an odd, yet oddly familiar, creature.
*Wall Street Journal*
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