A primer on social insects

A primer on social insects, available at $29.99, has an average rating of 4.45, with 10 lectures, based on 21 reviews, and has 93 subscribers.

You will learn about know who the social insects are, and what makes them unique. understand why the evolution of the social insects is difficult to explain. understand the basics of kin selection theory and the theory of inclusive fitness, and why it helps explain the origins of the social insects. understand what the superorganism idea is, and why it presents an alternative explanation for the evolution of insect sociality understand how the peculiar patterns of sex determination among the bees, ants and wasps predisposes these groups to sociaility. This course is ideal for individuals who are Undergraduate students looking for an introduction to the social insects. or Anyone who works with social insects, like beekeepers or pest managers. It is particularly useful for Undergraduate students looking for an introduction to the social insects. or Anyone who works with social insects, like beekeepers or pest managers.

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Summary

Title: A primer on social insects

Price: $29.99

Average Rating: 4.45

Number of Lectures: 10

Number of Published Lectures: 10

Number of Curriculum Items: 10

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 10

Original Price: $19.99

Quality Status: approved

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What You Will Learn

• know who the social insects are, and what makes them unique.
• understand why the evolution of the social insects is difficult to explain.
• understand the basics of kin selection theory and the theory of inclusive fitness, and why it helps explain the origins of the social insects.
• understand what the superorganism idea is, and why it presents an alternative explanation for the evolution of insect sociality
• understand how the peculiar patterns of sex determination among the bees, ants and wasps predisposes these groups to sociaility.

Who Should Attend

• Undergraduate students looking for an introduction to the social insects.
• Anyone who works with social insects, like beekeepers or pest managers.

Target Audiences

• Undergraduate students looking for an introduction to the social insects.
• Anyone who works with social insects, like beekeepers or pest managers.