Division of labour underlies efficient colony defence in a clonal ant
Z. Li, Q. Wang, D. Knebel, D. Veit, Y. Ulrich
This study links division of labour to colony defence efficiency in clonal ants, showing that behavioural variation within colonies enhances defence effectiveness regardless of social environment.
bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2024 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition