Social insects, ie ants, bees, wasps and termites, are key components of ecological
communities, and are important ecosystem services (ESs) providers. Here, we review the …

Social insect colonies have evolved collective immune defences against parasites. These
'social immune systems' result from the cooperation of the individual group members to …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

The environment plays an important role in disease dynamics and in determining the health
of individuals. Specifically, the built environment has a large impact on the prevention and …

Leaf‐cutting ants are generally recognized as important pest species in Neotropical
America. They are eusocial insects that exhibit social organization, foraging, fungus …

Leaf‐cutter ants are a prominent feature in Neotropical ecosystems, but a comprehensive
assessment of their effects on ecosystem functions is lacking. We reviewed the literature and …

Parasites can cause extensive damage to animal societies in which many related
individuals frequently interact. In response, social animals have evolved diverse individual …

Adequate waste management is vital for the success of social life, because waste
accumulation increases sanitary risks in dense societies. We explored why different leaf …

Aim The existence of past connections between different regions through corridors has
influenced the diversification of the biota in South America. Evidence of such connections in …

Over the past decade, hundreds of studies have characterized the microbial communities
found in human-associated built environments (BEs). These have focused primarily on how …