ANTS: STANDARD METHODS FOR MEASURING AND MONITORING BIODIVERSITY This book provides standard methods for measuring and monitoring biodiversity, with a focus on ants. It is part of the Biological Diversity Handbook Series, edited by Donat Agosti, Jonathan D. Majer, Leeanne E. Alonso, and Ted R. Schultz. The book includes chapters on ant ecology, biodiversity studies, and monitoring techniques. It also includes appendices with lists of materials and a glossary. The book is dedicated to the memory of William L. Brown Jr. and is intended for use in biodiversity studies and conservation efforts. The book emphasizes the importance of ants in biodiversity studies due to their ecological significance, abundance, and diversity. It provides standardized protocols for collecting and analyzing ant data, as well as guidance on specimen processing and identification. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and students interested in biodiversity studies and ant ecology.ANTS: STANDARD METHODS FOR MEASURING AND MONITORING BIODIVERSITY This book provides standard methods for measuring and monitoring biodiversity, with a focus on ants. It is part of the Biological Diversity Handbook Series, edited by Donat Agosti, Jonathan D. Majer, Leeanne E. Alonso, and Ted R. Schultz. The book includes chapters on ant ecology, biodiversity studies, and monitoring techniques. It also includes appendices with lists of materials and a glossary. The book is dedicated to the memory of William L. Brown Jr. and is intended for use in biodiversity studies and conservation efforts. The book emphasizes the importance of ants in biodiversity studies due to their ecological significance, abundance, and diversity. It provides standardized protocols for collecting and analyzing ant data, as well as guidance on specimen processing and identification. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and students interested in biodiversity studies and ant ecology.