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| Author(s): |
Assis, D. S.
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Morris, S.
;
Nascimento, F. S.
Total Authors: 3
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Sociobiology; v. 64, n. 1, p. 3-pg., 2017-03-01. |
| Abstract | |
The reuse of nests by the same or different species can save a colony energy and resources. Furthermore, it can increase colony growth and the production of brood. The queenless ant Dinoponera quadriceps builds deep nests in Caatinga to escape from the dry and hot environment. The reuse of deep nests from other species can provide D. quadriceps with protection from high temperature, whilst saving on the energy required to build new nests. Here, we present the first finding of D. quadriceps reusing the nest of Atta sexdens species. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 15/17358-0 - Diversity and evolution of chemical composition of cuticle in leaf-cutter ants (Formicidae: Attini: Atta-Genus group) |
| Grantee: | Diego Santana Assis |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |