One size does not fit all
Comparing the anatomies of more than 100 different species of ants reveals that worker ants have enlarged necks, not seen in queens, that allow them to lift and carry objects many times heavier than themselves.
Main Author: | Diethard Tautz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2014-01-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/02088 |
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