A little antagonistic.
The article discusses the impact of pollution, specifically ozone emissions, on ant communities and their ability to recognize one another. Ants identify colony members through hydrocarbons on their exoskeletons, but ozone alters these hydrocarbons, leading to misidentification and potential harm to...
| Publicado en: | New Scientist Vol. 269; no. 3583; pp. 20 - 21 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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New Scientist Ltd.
2/21/2026
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