Experimental investigation of ant traffic under crowded conditions

Efficient transportation is crucial for urban mobility, cell function and the survival of animal groups. From humans driving on the highway, to ants running on a trail, the main challenge faced by all collective systems is how to prevent traffic jams in crowded environments. Here, we show that ants,...

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Main Authors: Laure-Anne Poissonnier, Sebastien Motsch, Jacques Gautrais, Camille Buhl, Audrey Dussutour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2019-10-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/48945