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.

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