Social immunity: emergence and evolution of colony-level disease protection
Social insect colonies have evolved many collectively performed adaptations that reduce the
impact of infectious disease and that are expected to maximize their fitness. This colony …
impact of infectious disease and that are expected to maximize their fitness. This colony …
Nutrient regulation in ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): a review
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As for all living organisms, the nutritional needs of ants change over time in response to
varying environmental conditions and demands for growth, health, and reproduction …
varying environmental conditions and demands for growth, health, and reproduction …
The ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and their parasites: effects of parasitic manipulations and host responses on ant behavioral ecology
Ants can display modified behaviors that represent the extended phenotypes of genes
expressed by parasites that infect them. In such cases, the modifications benefit the parasite …
expressed by parasites that infect them. In such cases, the modifications benefit the parasite …
A taxonomic assessment of novel and remarkable fungal species in Didymosphaeriaceae (Pleosporales, Dothideomycetes) from plant litter
Fungal taxonomy has a long history and changed significantly in the last few decades. Most
recent studies have witnessed morphology combined with DNA-based molecular analyses …
recent studies have witnessed morphology combined with DNA-based molecular analyses …
Myrmica ants host highly diverse parasitic communities: from social parasites to microbes
Myrmica ants have been model species for studies in a variety of disciplines, including
insect physiology, chemical communication, ant social dynamics, ant population, community …
insect physiology, chemical communication, ant social dynamics, ant population, community …
Effects of the ectoparasitic fungus Rickia wasmannii on its ant host Myrmica scabrinodis: changes in host mortality and behavior
Social animals like ants, although seemingly well-armed against parasites because of the
protective nature of the social system, are nevertheless exposed to several parasitic …
protective nature of the social system, are nevertheless exposed to several parasitic …
Pandora formicae, a specialist ant pathogenic fungus: new insights into biology and taxonomy
Among fungi from the order Entomophthorales (Entomophthoromycota), there are many
specialized, obligatory insect-killing pathogens. Pandora formicae (Humber & Bałazy) …
specialized, obligatory insect-killing pathogens. Pandora formicae (Humber & Bałazy) …
The topology and drivers of ant–symbiont networks across Europe
Intimate associations between different species drive community composition across
ecosystems. Understanding the ecological and evolutionary drivers of these symbiotic …
ecosystems. Understanding the ecological and evolutionary drivers of these symbiotic …
Non-lethal fungal infection could reduce aggression towards strangers in ants
Many parasites interfere with the behaviour of their hosts. In social animals, such as ants,
parasitic interference can cause changes on the level of the individual and also on the level …
parasitic interference can cause changes on the level of the individual and also on the level …
Disease dynamics in ants: a critical review of the ecological relevance of using generalist fungi to study infections in insect societies
It is assumed that social life can lead to the rapid spread of infectious diseases and
outbreaks. In ants, disease outbreaks are rare and the expression of collective behaviors is …
outbreaks. In ants, disease outbreaks are rare and the expression of collective behaviors is …