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A multi-authored work on the basic biology of Asian honeybees, written by expert specialists in the field, this book highlights phylogeny, classification, mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, biogeography, genetics, physiology, pheromones, nesting, self-assembly processes, swarming, migration and absconding, reproduction, ecology, foraging and flight, dance languages, pollination, diseases/pests, colony defensiveness and natural enemies, honeybee mites, and interspecific interactions. Comprehensively covering the widely dispersed literature published in European as well as Asian-language journals and books, ""Honeybees of Asia"" provides an essential foundation for future research.

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Author:   H. Randall Hepburn ,  Sarah E. Radloff
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2011 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.305kg
ISBN:  

9783642164217

ISBN 10:   3642164218
Pages:   669
Publication Date:   05 January 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The Asian Species of Apis.-  Phylogeny of the Genus Api.- Biogeography.- Asian Honeybees and Mitochondrial DNA.- Genetic Considerations.- Biology of Nesting.- Absconding, Migration and Swarming.- Comparative Reproductive Biology of Honeybees.- Pheromones.- Honeybees in Natural Ecosystems.- The Pollination Role of Honeybees.- Foraging.- Energetic Aspects of Flight.- The Dance Language.- Diseases of Asian Honeybees.- Asian Honeybee Mites.- Colony Defence and Natural Enemies.- Self-assembly Processes in Honeybees: the Phenomenon of Shimmering.- Interspecific Interactions among Asian Honeybees.- Bibliography of the Asian Species of Honeybees.  

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