| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10970934 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We quantified the defensive behaviour of soldiers, reproductives and workers in a termite species. ⺠Only workers showed behavioural plasticity among the castes. ⺠Workers showed less aggression when accompanied by soldiers. ⺠They showed high aggression when accompanied by reproductives. ⺠Social context affects workers' behaviour resulting in flexible colony defence.
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Authors
Yuki Ishikawa, Toru Miura,