Slit in a Nest Site Influences the Nest Site Selection in Cavity Nesting Ant Colonies

For ants, nests provide a refuge against predators and protection from environmental factors. Thus, choosing a good nest site is important for an ant colony, but nest sites are limited resources. Ants of the genus <i>Temnothorax</i> inhabit small cavities in, e.g., acorns, twigs and unde...

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Main Authors: Anna Gruszka, Mateusz Rolski, Mariia Marczak, Sławomir Mitrus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/9/638
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