An Observation of Nest Relocation in the Ant Cephalotes atratus

Authors

  • Christopher K. Starr Department of Life Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
  • Jo-Anne N. Sewlal Department of Life Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago

Keywords:

Giant Turtle Ant, Cephalotes atratus, Nest Relocation

Abstract

The Arena Forest of Trinidad and Tobago provides the staging area as the authors observe the phenomenon of nest relocation. Giant Turtle Ants carry smaller, live worker ants and larvae in their mandibles unidirectionally, from one tree trunk to another.

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Published

2004-12-31

Issue

Living World 2004

Section

Nature Notes