A unique case of circular milling in ants, considered in relation to trail following and the general problem of orientation. American Museum novitates ; no. 1253
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1944
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New York City : The American Museum of Natural History
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26 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 25-26).
Collective foraging and chemical trails. Chemical trails in the raids of army ants. The ontogenetic basis of trail following in army ants -- Circular columns and sterotypy in trail following. Circular trails in processionary caterpillars. Wheeler's laboratory case in Eciton schmitti -- A case of Eciton milling in the open. Probable initiation of the E. praedator mill. Analysis of the persistent circular column. Milling in relation to trailing under natural conditions -- Relations to milling in other animals. Parr's analysis of milling in schooling fishes. A comparison of milling in fishes and in army ants. Contrasting patterns in ant orientation in relation to milling.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 25-26).
Collective foraging and chemical trails. Chemical trails in the raids of army ants. The ontogenetic basis of trail following in army ants -- Circular columns and sterotypy in trail following. Circular trails in processionary caterpillars. Wheeler's laboratory case in Eciton schmitti -- A case of Eciton milling in the open. Probable initiation of the E. praedator mill. Analysis of the persistent circular column. Milling in relation to trailing under natural conditions -- Relations to milling in other animals. Parr's analysis of milling in schooling fishes. A comparison of milling in fishes and in army ants. Contrasting patterns in ant orientation in relation to milling.
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