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Byers, George William

 
9781334628245: Entomological Contributions in Memory of Byron An. Alexander (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A thorough, data-driven look at how corbiculate bees evolved, with new insights into their social history and biology.

This special publication presents a detailed study of the tribal relationships among corbiculate bees, combining morphological data and molecular evidence to test how advanced eusociality may have evolved. The work emphasizes data from 16 shared taxa and compares character states across both physical traits and genetic sequences, while carefully avoiding circular reasoning about social behavior. It also honors notable figures in bee systematics and offers context for readers interested in evolutionary biology, phylogeny, and the history of entomology.

What you’ll experience:


  • A clear overview of data sets used to examine bee relationships, including morphology and mitochondrial DNA.

  • Discussion of how different kinds of evidence support competing evolutionary scenarios.

  • Methodology notes on data alignment, character coding, and analytical approaches in phylogenetics.

  • Historical acknowledgments and reflections on key contributors to bee systematics.



Ideal for readers of graduate-level entomology and anyone curious about how scientists piece together the tree of life for social insects.

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