Developmental biomechanics and age polyethism in leaf-cutter ants
Frederik Püffel, Lara Meyer, Natalie Imirzian, Flavio Roces, Richard E Johnston, David Labonte
This study investigates the biomechanical development in leaf-cutter ants, finding that increased bite force and head capsule rigidity in older workers may underlie age polyethism.
Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · Jun 14, 2023Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology