Bees, Wasps and Ants

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion; References. BEES, WASPS, AND ANTS By far the most important venomous insects are members of the order Hymenoptera, including bees, wasps, and ants. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bees. The honeybee (Apis mellifera). The first escapes from hives . Fatal attacks around the world. Wasps. Social wasps . Solitary wasps . Ants. Harvester ants . Stinging patterns. Venom and venom appa...»

Reproductive ecology of forest trees

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/19/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « in forest canopies while small bees tend to groups, the exception being agaonid wasps that are other mammals, birds, and ?sh), invertebrates (ants and beetles ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. General reproductive strategies.. Vegetative reproduction.. Sexual reproduction.. Pollination of angiosperms.. Pollination by vertebrates.. Pollination by invertebrates.. Wind pollination.. Breeding systems and incompatibility.. Seed...»

Plant-animal interactions in forest ecosystems

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « Plant protection by Ants. range in size and diversity from tiny fig wasps and thrisps to mammals, although by far the most important pollinators are bees. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Mutualistic interactions.. Pollination.. Invertebrate pollinators.. Seed dispersal.. Plant protection by Ants.. Antagonistic interactions.. Herbivory and plant defenses.. Seed predation.. Mechanical damage.. Concl...»

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