How house-hunting ants choose the best home
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 14:35
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Direct comparison of alternatives isn`t always the best way to make a decision - at least if you`re an ant. House-hunting rock ants collectively manage to choose the best nest-site without needing to study all their options, according to new research from the University of Bristol.