Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5921970 Journal of Insect Physiology 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Activity of males and queens differ between two related species of Camponotus ants. ► The differences in activity profiles of Camponotus queens disappear after mating. ► Virgin queens of the two related species differed in their light response behavior. ► Phototactic behavior of diurnal species changes after mating. ► Complex behaviors in ants have evolved for proper execution of pre-mating events.
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