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Ants change the way they build nests to stop diseases spreading

Last updated: September 10, 2024 4:12 pm
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Black Garden Ants Adapt Nest Building to Prevent Disease Spread in Colonies

Black garden ants take steps to stop diseases spreading through the colony

Leonid Serebrennikov / Alamy

Research conducted by Nathalie Stroeymeyt and her team at the University of Bristol has revealed fascinating insights into the behavior of black garden ants (Lasius niger). The study shows that when ants are exposed to pathogens, they alter their nest-building strategies to mitigate the risk of disease outbreaks within their colonies.

The experiment involved observing groups of 180 black garden ants, including larvae and pupae, placed in containers filled with soil. By monitoring the ants’ nest-building activities through surface activity recordings and regular CT scans to visualize the nest structures within the soil, researchers were able to observe the adaptive changes in response to pathogen exposure.

The findings suggest that ants exhibit a remarkable level of intelligence and communal behavior to safeguard the health of their colony. By modifying their nest construction patterns, they effectively reduce the likelihood of diseases spreading and causing epidemics among the ant population.

This study sheds light on the sophisticated mechanisms employed by social insects like black garden ants to maintain the overall well-being of their communities. Understanding these adaptive behaviors can provide valuable insights for disease prevention strategies in both natural ecosystems and human societies.

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