The Ants is a myrmecology bible, a branch of zoology focused on ants, written by world famous myrmecologists Bert Holldobler and Edward O. Wilson. A highly detailed and illustrated monograph, this award winning book focuses on all aspects of the study of ants including ecology, evolution of species, taxonomy, anatomy and physiology. Commonly found in graduate studies of biology, The Ants is considered an encyclopedic reference for myrmecology.