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Katherine Porras‐Brenes

Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteORCID 0000-0001-6693-5720Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Assay:behavioral assay· 1 Organism:Drosophila· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1

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Animal Behavior & CognitionInsectes SociauxPeer-reviewedSep 27, 2025

Carrying oversized loads may create pheromone 'blind spots' in leafcutter ants.

Katherine Porras‐Brenes, Sabrina Amador‐Vargas

This study shows that oversized loads in leafcutter ants reduce antennae tapping, impairing pheromone trail detection, and highlights a sensory limitation in foraging behavior.

DOI 10.1007/s00040-025-01066-6

Drosophilabehavioral assay

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