Facultative mutualism increases survival of an endangered ant-tended butterfly
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DOI: 10.1007/s10841-020-00218-2
Abstract: Much of our understanding of mutualism is derived from pairwise obligate interactions between specialized participants. These observations may not adequately inform conservation efforts for facultative mutualist species, especially for areas in which invasive species are… read more here.
Keywords: ant; butterfly; survival endangered; conservation ... See more keywords
Pathogen-specific social immunity is associated with erosion of individual immune function in an ant
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53527-4
Abstract: Contagious diseases are a major threat to societies in which individuals live in close contact. Social insects have evolved collective defense behaviors, such as social care or isolation of infected workers, that prevent outbreaks of… read more here.
Keywords: social immunity; immunity; individual immune; individual immunity ... See more keywords
Anthracene induces oxidative stress and activation of antioxidant and detoxification enzymes in Ulva lactuca (Chlorophyta)
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-87147-5
Abstract: In order to analyze whether the marine macroalga Ulva lactuca can absorb and metabolize anthracene (ANT), the alga was cultivated with 5 µM ANT for 0–72 h, and the level of ANT was detected in… read more here.
Keywords: ant; ulva lactuca; increase; level ... See more keywords
Newcomers and Old Friends: Long‐Distance and Bridgehead Introductions Both Contribute to the Recent Invasion of the Little Fire Ant in Southern Europe
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DOI: 10.1111/ddi.70051
Abstract: Biological invasions result from the combination of (i) population dispersal opportunities and (ii) adaptations to the recipient environment. Identifying complex migration histories, made of long‐distance dispersal from the native range and secondary introductions, or genetic… read more here.
Keywords: distance; old friends; long distance; friends long ... See more keywords
First Polycipivirus and Unmapped RNA Virus Diversity in the Yellow Crazy Ant, Anoplolepis gracilipes
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DOI: 10.3390/v14102161
Abstract: The yellow crazy ant, Anoplolepis gracilipes is a widespread invasive ant that poses significant threats to local biodiversity. Yet, compared to other global invasive ant species such as the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta)… read more here.
Keywords: anoplolepis gracilipes; diversity; crazy ant; yellow crazy ... See more keywords