An edition of The Soul of the White Ant (1939)

The soul of the white ant

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An edition of The Soul of the White Ant (1939)

The soul of the white ant

The Soul of the White Ant by Eugene Marais is a passionate, insightful account into the world of termites. It is a meticulously researched expose of their complex, highly structured community life. Originally translated into English in 1937, the quality of research remains as relevant today as it was when it was first published. This illuminating account will not only appeal to those with a scientific interest in termites, but will similarly enthrall readers who are new to their captivating world. An exceptional feature of his detailed research is the extraordinary psychological life of the termite.

While the studies are based in South Africa, the extensive research includes the termites of Magnetic Island, Australia. You will be taken on an exciting journey into the amazing life of termites, as their astonishing world of hierarchy and roles within their community is revealed in captivating detail.

His years of unceasing work on the veld led Marais to formulate his theory that the termite nest is similar in every respect to the organism of an animal. He observed that the workers and soldiers resemble red and white blood cells, while the fungus gardens are the digestive organ. The queen functions as the brain, controlling the collective mind, and the sexual flight of the kings and queens is similar in every aspect to the escape of spermatozoa and ova.

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Publisher
Stephen Phillips
Language
English
Pages
144

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Previews available in: English

Edition Availability
Cover of: The soul of the white ant
The soul of the white ant
21 June 2009, Review Press
Paperback in English
Cover of: The Soul of the White Ant
The Soul of the White Ant
March 2006, Human & Rousseau
Cover of: The soul of the white ant
The soul of the white ant
2002, Stephen Phillips
in English
Cover of: The Soul of the White Ant
The Soul of the White Ant
January 1986, Productivity Press
Hardcover in English
Cover of: THE SOUL OF THE WHITE ANT
THE SOUL OF THE WHITE ANT
1939-01-01, METHUEN AND CO.

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Edition Notes

Published in
Somerset West, South Africa

The Physical Object

Pagination
144p. ;
Number of pages
144

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL16238193M
Internet Archive
soulofwhiteant0000mara
ISBN 10
095842473X
OCLC/WorldCat
54615334

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