Chemical defense by the native winter ant (Prenolepis imparis) against the invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile).

Chemical defense by the native winter ant (Prenolepis imparis) against the invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile).

The invasive Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) is established worldwide and displaces native ant species. In northern California, however, the native winter ant (Prenolepis imparis) persists in invaded areas. We found that in aggressive interactions between the two species, P. imparis employs a pot...

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Main Authors: Trevor R Sorrells, Leah Y Kuritzky, Peter G Kauhanen, Katherine Fitzgerald, Shelby J Sturgis, Jimmy Chen, Cheri A Dijamco, Kimberly N Basurto, Deborah M Gordon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-04-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3079705?pdf=render

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