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Leafcutter ants accelerate the cutting and transport of leaves during stormy weather

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2019-12-17

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.

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https://phys.org/news/2019-12-leafcutter-ants-stormy-weather.html