Polarised moonlight guides nocturnal bull ants home
For the first time in any animal, we show that nocturnal bull ants use the exceedingly dim polarisation pattern produced by the moon for overnight navigation. The sun or moon can provide directional information via their position; however, they can often be obstructed by clouds, canopy, or the horiz...
| Published in: | eLife |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2024-12-01
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/97615 |