Leafcutter ants accelerate the cutting and transport of leaves during stormy weather
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 07:20
in Physics & Chemistry
Leafcutter ants such as Atta sexdens or Acromyrmex lobicornis face two major challenges when they leave the safety of the nest to forage: choosing the best plants from which to collect leaves and avoiding being surprised by strong winds or heavy rain, which would prevent them from carrying out their task.