The discovery of mixed colonies in Temnothorax ants supports the territoriality hypothesis of dulotic social parasite evolution in myrmicine ants
S. E. Bengston, A. Dornhaus, C. Rabeling
The paper reports mixed colonies in Temnothorax ants, suggesting territorial contests drive dulotic social parasitism evolution.
bioRxiv · Aug 8, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition