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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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