Mandibular morphology, task specialization, and bite mechanics in Pheidole ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
C. L. Klunk, M. A. Argenta, A. Casadei-Ferreira, E. P. Economo, M. R. Pie
This study uses FEA to compare biomechanical performance of major and minor worker mandibles in Pheidole ants, finding that minor mandibles perform better in strike bites despite expectations.
bioRxiv · Nov 16, 2020Ecology