Part 1. The Meaning and Dynamics of Mutualisms
1 The Scope and Meaning of Mutualisms
1.1 Introduction
References
2 Mechanisms and Maintenance
2.1 Coextinction and Coevolution: Ecological Specialisation 2.2 Stability and Integration of Mutualisms
2.3 Wider Community Stability
References
Part 2. Lessons from Classic Mutualisms
3 Classic Themes: Pollination Mutualisms of Insects and Plants
3.1 Introduction: Pollination Systems
3.2 Obligate Pollination Mutualisms
3.2.1 Figs and Fig-wasps
3.2.2 Yuccas and Yucca-moths 3.2.3 Other Examples
3.3 Nursery Pollination
3.4 Broader Perspective
References
4 Classic Themes: Ants, Plants and Fungi
4.1 Introduction to Ant-Plant Interactions
4.2 Extrafloral Nectaries
4.3 Food Bodies and Domatia
4.4 Ant Epiphytes
4.5 Ant Gardens
4.6 Myrmecocochory
4.7 Ants, Plants and Fungi
References
5 Classic Themes: Ants and Other Insects. Hemiptera
5.1 Introduction: Trophobiotic Associations
5.2 Ant-Hemiptera Mutualisms
References
6 Classic Themes: Ants and Other Insects. Lepidoptera
6.1 Introduction: Ants and Lycaenid Butterflies
6.2 Myrmecophily
References
7 Classic Themes: Other Insect Mutualisms
7.1 Introduction: the Remaining Variety
7.2 Termites and Fungi
7.3 Beetles and Fungi
7.4 Mullerian Mimicry
References
Part 3. Environmental Impacts and Insect Conservation: Lessons from Mutualisms
8 Impacts of Alien Invasive Species
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Impacts on Mutualisms
About the Author: Emeritus Professor Tim New is an entomologist with broad interests in insect systematics, ecology and conservation. For long based at LaTrobe University, Melbourne, he has traveled widely to collect and study insects in many parts of the world, and his extensive publications on these topics include about 45 books. He is recognized globally as one of the leading advocates for insect conservation.
