| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10971097 | Animal Behaviour | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Stingless bee recruitment involves species- and colony-specific scent marks. ⺠Specific scents allow private communication to avoid eavesdropping and competition. ⺠We tested whether specific scent mark recognition by foragers is innate or learnt. ⺠Foragers raised in the nests of foreign species are attracted by the foreign scent. ⺠Stingless bee recruitment includes pheromone signals and learnt signature mixtures.
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Authors
Christian Reichle, Ingrid Aguilar, Manfred Ayasse, Robert Twele, Wittko Francke, Stefan Jarau,