Bacterial communities within Phengaris (Maculinea) alcon caterpillars are shifted following transition from solitary living to social parasitism of Myrmica ant colonies
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.5010
Abstract: Abstract Bacterial symbionts are known to facilitate a wide range of physiological processes and ecological interactions for their hosts. In spite of this, caterpillars with highly diverse life histories appear to lack resident microbiota. Gut… read more here.
Keywords: bacterial communities; ant colonies; communities within; alcon caterpillars ... See more keywords
Polydomy enhances foraging performance in ant colonies
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2017.0269
Abstract: Collective foraging confers benefits in terms of reduced predation risk and access to social information, but it heightens local competition when resources are limited. In social insects, resource limitation has been suggested as a possible… read more here.
Keywords: ant colonies; enhances foraging; performance ant; polydomy enhances ... See more keywords