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Homing in on ant navigation

Mandyam V. Srinivasan ()
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Mandyam V. Srinivasan: Australian National University

Nature, 2001, vol. 411, issue 6839, 752-753

Abstract: The ability of ants to travel far from their nests in search of food and to accurately chart their way back has intrigued researchers. Presenting the insects with a hilly challenge now throws light on these navigational skills.

Date: 2001
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