Influence of the Number of Queens on Nest Establishment: Native and Invasive Ant Species

As a critical stage in the life cycle of ant colonies, nest establishment depends on external and internal factors. This study investigates the effect of the number of queens on queen and worker behavior during nest establishment in invasive Argentine ants (<i>Linepitema humile</i>) and...

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Main Authors: Irene Castañeda, Elsa Bonnaud, Franck Courchamp, Gloria Luque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/591