Acquisition of chemical recognition cues facilitates integration into ant societies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Social insects maintain the integrity of their societies by discriminating between colony members and foreigners through cuticular hydrocarbon (CHC) signatures. Nevertheless, parasites frequently get access to social resources, for e...

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Main Authors: von Beeren Christoph, Schulz Stefan, Hashim Rosli, Witte Volker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Ecology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6785/11/30

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