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Ant worker size manipulation experiment
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Description
Experimental removal of workers of specific sizes from ant colonies to test effects on subsequent reproductive output. Workers were collected, measured, and selectively removed or returned to test size distribution effects.
Typical Equipment
- acrylic paint pen
- 10x hand lens
- cardboard cards
Output Measurements
- cocoon production
- worker biomass production
- treatment effects