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Putting the waste out: a proposed mechanism for transmission of the mycoparasite Escovopsis between leafcutter ant colonies [PDF]
Royal Society Open Science, 2017 The attine ant system is a remarkable example of symbiosis. An antagonistic partner within this system is the fungal parasite Escovopsis, a genus specific to the fungal gardens of the Attini.
Juliana O. Augustin +4 more
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Trichome Removal by Hitchhikers in Two Leaf-cutting Ant Species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Sociobiology, 2014 Despite the known evidence that hitchhiker ants protect workers against attack by phorid parasitoids, several alternative hypotheses are suggested for the occurrence of hitchhikers on leaf-cutting ants. One hypothesis suggests that hitchhikers clean leaf
Leandro Sousa-Souto
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Ciência Rural, 2004 Bioassays were conducted to verify the possibility of culturing the symbiont fungus of some higher attine in mineral medium and finding out the optimum pH value for their satisfactory mycelial growth.
Alci Enimar Loeck +3 more
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Cadernos CajuínaInterspecific interactions among ant species influence community organization, especially when highly aggressive species are involved. Solenopsis invicta is well known for its aggressiveness, while Atta laevigata plays a crucial role as a leaf-cutting ...
Ricardo Silva de Santana +3 more
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Levels of leaf Herbivory in Amazonian trees from different stages In forest regeneration [PDF]
Acta Amazonica, 1999 Leaves from 120 canopy trees and 60 understory tree saplings growing in primary and secondary forests near Manaus, Brazil, were collected for determination of standing levels of herbivory (percent leaf area lost).
Heraldo L. VASCONCELOS
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Espécies florestais e formigas cortadeiras (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) em Viçosa, Minas Gerais
Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira, 2013 O objetivo deste trabalho é ampliar os registros de espécies florestais atacadas por formigas cortadeiras no município de Viçosa, Estado de Minas Gerais. Este trabalho foi realizado no Campus da Universidade Federal de Viçosa, onde se buscou formigueiros
Alexandre Arnhold +2 more
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Systematic Entomology, Volume 44, Issue 4, Page 939-956, October 2019., 2019 Fungus‐farming ants cultivate fungus gardens for food. ‘Higher’ fungus‐farming ants, including the well‐known leaf‐cutting ants, cultivate domesticated cultivars that are clearly modified for life with ants. Here we show that the higher fungus‐farming ant genus Trachymyrmex consists of three different groups, one of which is the sister group of leaf ...
Scott E. Solomon +8 more
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Journal of Food Biochemistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Ant lipids provide a viable resource for attaining a sustainable future, due to their low pollution output and their abundance in fatty acids, phospholipids, sterols, and triglycerides. They are employed across multiple industries, including cosmetics, food, and medicines, due to their extensive health benefits, which encompass anticancer, antidiabetic,
Anushka Pallavi +5 more
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Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012 Behavioral differentiation and ovarian development of unmated gynes, queens, and workers of Ectatomma vizottoi were investigated in laboratory conditions. Forty‐one behavioral acts were identified and quantified for workers, 19 for queens and 24 for unmated gynes, for an overall species repertoire of 42 different behavioral acts.
Alexsandro Santana Vieira +3 more
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Revista Peruana de Biología, 2021 En la Amazonía colombiana, los insectos constituyen un recurso natural abundante, el cual es aprovechado mediante el consumo de especies comestibles. Históricamente, los pueblos indígenas son entomofágicos y han incluido a insectos y otros artrópodos en ...
Héctor Jaime Gasca Álvarez +1 more
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