The secrets behind ant colonies’ organization lie in their social structure, communication, and collective intelligence. At the heart of every ant colony is a highly structured and specialized ...
Crickets are parasites—for some ant colonies. The species of ant crickets from the Myrmecophilus genus can infiltrate ant colonies, despite the potentially lethal defences that ants have ...
Crickets are parasites—for some ant colonies. The species of ant crickets from the Myrmecophilus genus can infiltrate ant colonies, despite the potentially lethal defences that ants have developed to ...
Animals that live in ant colonies, known as "ant guests," exploit their hosts' resources. However, this behavior carries a significant risk because ants ruthlessly exterminate intruders upon ...
Animals that live in ant colonies, known as "ant guests," exploit their hosts' resources.However, this behavior carries a significant risk because ants ruthlessly exterminate intruders upon detection.
and ants from other colonies. A familiar scent while out foraging, for example, allows a worker ant to know which nearby ants are there to help, and which may be rivals hunting for the same resources.