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

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

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