Life histories and energetics of bumble bee (Bombus impatiens) colonies and workers

Social insect colonies are complex systems with emergent properties that arise from the cooperation and interaction amongst individuals within colonies. By dividing reproduction and physical labor amongst them, individuals contribute to the growth and ecological success of their colonies, a success...

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Main Author: Cao, Nhi
Other Authors: Davidowitz, Goggy
Language:en_US
Published: The University of Arizona. 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/323419