Smell Receptors Activate Ant Aggression

Share this on WhatsApp Accurately distinguishing friend from foe is a matter of life and death for ants: mistaking an invader for a nest mate—or the reverse—can lead to fatal chaos. Scientists have long observed ants deftly navigating through crowds, attacking only individuals that might be hostile. New research confirms how smell receptors on the … Continue reading Smell Receptors Activate Ant Aggression