Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicine) as Carriers of Microorganisms Indicating Hygienic and Sanitary Conditions in Urban Schools

Abstract The presence of ants in school kitchens and canteens may pose a risk of food contamination. The present study aimed to evaluate the potential of the ants as carriers of microorganisms indicating hygienic and sanitary conditions in school kitchens and canteens in the western region of Santa...

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Main Authors: CARIN GUARDA, JUNIR A. LUTINSKI, CARLA R.P.A. TEO, MARIA A. BUSATO
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2021-06-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652021000300906&tlng=en