Ant identification and behavioral observation on sunflowers (Asteraceae)

Subcategory: behavioral ecology

Standard reference: Gregg (1963)

Papers: 2 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Field-based study of ant interactions with pollinators on Helianthella quinquenervis, involving ant identification and behavioral observations. Protocol development included ant keying skills and honey-water solution methods.

Typical Equipment

identification keys
honey
water

Output Measurements

ant-pollinator interactions
ant species identification

Papers Using This Protocol (2)

student_paper

Protection at a price? Ant interactions with pollinators on aspen sunflower (<i>Helianthella quinquenervis</i>)

2009using

student_paper

Seed protection by ants foraging on the extrafloral nectaries of the aspen sunflower, <i>Helianthella quinquenervis</i>

1989using