Sudhakar Deeti

A Method for Visual Psychophysics based on the Navigational Behaviour of Desert Ants (Melophorus bagoti)

This study demonstrates a method to assess visual psychophysics in desert ants by observing changes in their navigational behavior when visual stimuli are altered.

Ants oscillate and scan more in navigation when the visual scene changes

This study shows that red honey ants adjust their navigation behavior, increasing oscillations and scanning when familiar visual scenes are altered.

Intricacies of running a route without success in night-active bull ants (Myrmecia midas)

This study investigates how nocturnal bull ants adjust their navigation when route following fails, showing they rely on visual cues and celestial compasses for homing.

Route Learning and Transport of Resources during Colony Relocation in Australian Desert Ants

This study investigates how Australian desert ants learn and navigate during colony relocation, finding that relearning walks at both old and new nests are critical for successful relocation and foraging.

Desert ant (Melophorus bagoti) dumpers learn from experience to improve waste disposal and show spatial fidelity

This study shows that experienced Melophorus bagoti ants dump waste more efficiently and with spatial fidelity compared to naive ants, suggesting learning improves waste disposal and navigation.

Neophobic response of bull ants (Myrmecia midas) to odours introduced on their foraging route

This study examines how bull ants respond to added odours on their foraging route, finding neophobic reactions and altered navigation behaviors.

Experience improves navigational knowledge of dumpers in desert ants (Melophorus bagoti)

This study shows that experienced dumpers in Melophorus bagoti ants are better oriented towards their nest than naive ones, indicating improved spatial knowledge from repeated dumping trips.