Eusociality represents an extreme form of social behavior characterized by a reproductive
division of labor. Eusociality necessarily evolved through kin selection, which requires …

Insect societies require an effective communication system to coordinate members' activities.
Although eusocial species primarily use chemical communication to convey information to …

Micro-and nanoplastics (MNP) have recently received particular attention in freshwater and
marine ecosystems, but less is known about their impact on terrestrial species. Ants can be …

Glyphosate is a systemic herbicide still used in many countries, though there are several
known detrimental effects on animals. Previous studies concerning its effects on social …

Formicidae). Stukalyuk, S. & Stelia, V.—The objective of this study is to examine the survival
rates of queens in pleometrotic groups of two ant species: Lasius paralienus Seifert, 1992 (a …

Throughout the Mediterranean basin, the long-term interaction between human activities
and natural processes has led to the formation of unique ecosystems whose biodiversity …

Mieren zijn polyfage predatoren die territoriaal en coöperatief gedrag vertonen,
eigenschappen die hen interessant maken voor de biologische bestrijding van …

Among eusocial Hymenoptera, ants represent an unrivalled example of diversity in number
of queens and mating systems. Ant colonies may have one (monogyny) or several queens …

The association of unrelated ant queens (pleometrosis) is supposed to improve nest
foundation and competitiveness under environmental stress, but its evolutionary …

In Nederland kennen we twee soorten schorpioenmieren. De rode schorpioenmier
Crematogaster scutellaris en de oranje schorpioenmier C. schmidti zijn beide zeldzame …