Sites of Defoliation by Atta sexdens rubropilosa (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) in Artificial Plants
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2009-01-01
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Noronha, Newton C.
Forti, Luiz C.
Camargo, Roberto S. [UNESP]
Ramos, Vania M.
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California State University
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This study aimed to achieve a better understanding about the foraging behavior of leaf-cutter ant (Atta sexdens rubropilosa Forel) workers with respect to defoliation sites in plants. To accomplish that, artificial plants 70 cm in height were prepared and divided into four levels (heights), having natural plant leaves attached to them. Evaluations during the bioassays included the number of leaves dropped by the ants, as well as the percentage of plant mass removed. In all replicates, it became evident that the most exploited plant site is the apical region, which significantly differed from other plant levels.
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Atta sexdens rubropilosa, leaf-cutting ant, artificial plants, plant selection
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Sociobiology. Chico: California State Univ, v. 53, n. 3, p. 795-804, 2009.