| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10971151 | Animal Behaviour | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In social animals such as wood ants, aggression takes place between rival groups. ⺠We investigated the effects of within-group variation in fighting ability. ⺠Large individuals were more aggressive and less likely to die. ⺠Mass-distribution within-groups had no effect on the overall outcome. ⺠Group fighting ability was driven by the individual fighting abilities of members.
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Authors
Tim P. Batchelor, Giacomo Santini, Mark Briffa,