A5062240142- Plant and animal studies
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
University of Pretoria
2024
Sol Plaatje University
2017
University of Venda
2017
<title>Abstract</title> <italic>Megaponera analis</italic> is an obligate termitophagous species that endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. The forage by sending out scouts search for termites, and once located, the return nest recruit mates. Scouts face unpredictable environmental problems, including sudden flooding, temperature changes, wind speed changes predation natural enemies. As a monotypic genus, <italic>M. has shown strong adaptive resilience such pressures; hence, its populations remain...
Abstract Megaponera analis is an obligate termitophagous species endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. The forages by sending out scouts search for termites. Once termites are located, the return nest and recruit mates. Scouts face unpredictable environmental conditions, including sudden flooding, temperature changes, high winds predation natural enemies. We observed 519 scouting trips from 18 different colonies over three years determine how long it takes colony replace a scout that has likely...