Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Colony connections determine ant wound care: Transitional workers treat injured nestmates
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Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg
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Researchers have discovered that carpenter ants perform amputations on injured nestmates to prevent infection. This behavior is primarily carried out by transitional workers who are well-connected within the colony due to their movement between indoor and outdoor duties.
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This study provides unique insights into social insect behavior and the evolution of medical-like care in non-human species.
by Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg
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