ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Nestmate discrimination
;
polygynous ants
;
cuticular hydrocarbons
;
multivariate analysis
;
aggression
;
prairie ants
;
class distinction
;
Hymenoptera
;
Formicidae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Polygynous ant species often monopolize patchily distributed habitats and tolerate neighboring conspecifics while aggressively attacking other ant species. We determined that internest aggression occurs in the polygynous ant,Formica montana. We report for the first time the identities of cuticular hydrocarbons ofF. montana and present results of their possible role in nestmate recognition. Cuticular hydrocarbons contribute differentially to class discrimination, certain hydrocarbons being more class distinct.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01026932
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