Foraging behavior and locomotion of the invasive Argentine ant from winter aggregations.

The collective behavior of ant colonies, and locomotion of individuals within a colony, both respond to changing conditions. The invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) thrives in Mediterranean climates with hot, dry summers and colder, wet winters. However, its foraging behavior and locomotion...

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Main Authors: Benjamin P Burford, Gail Lee, Daniel A Friedman, Esmé Brachmann, Rebia Khan, Dylan J MacArthur-Waltz, Aidan D McCarty, Deborah M Gordon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6084982?pdf=render