Leaf-cutting ants forage on a wide variety of plant species using the physical and chemical characteristics of the plants as a selection criterion. In order to determine the influence of the physical factor on the selection ...

We studied the morphometry of the sting apparatus of Acromyrmex subterraneus brunneus workers by dissection and mounting of the structures on slides, and present here a brief description and illustrations. Sting apparatus ...

As formigas cortadeiras apresentam uma sofisticada divisão de trabalho durante o forrageamento, cultivo do jardim de fungo e devolução dos materiais forrageados. Materiais com diferentes graus de hidratação e dureza (esponja ...

As formigas cortadeiras apresentam uma sofisticada divisão de trabalho durante o forrageamento, cultivo do jardim de fungo e devolução dos materiais forrageados. Materiais com diferentes graus de hidratação e dureza (esponja ...

This study investigated the stimuli that trigger digging behavior inAcromyrmex subterraneus during nest building. The hypothesis was that the presence of the fungus garden and/or brood triggers the excavation of tunnels ...