Larval cross-fostering experiment for social insect colonies (Formicidae)

Subcategory: behavioral manipulation

Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Transfer of third-instar larvae between ant colonies to manipulate nestmate relatedness and test worker responses to genetic cues in sex allocation decisions.

Typical Equipment

larvae handling tools
collection containers

Output Measurements

sex ratios of sexual offspring
colony reproductive output

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

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Assessing the Impact that the Keystone Species, the Red Naped Sapsucker (<i> Sphyrapicus nuchalis </i>), has on the Community of Species in the East River

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