Social Evolution in Two Mexican Ant Species

Synopsis

Ponerine ant colonies are taken from their natural habitat and studied in the laboratory. They are individually marked and their behaviour and social organisation are studied. Shows the sociograms of ‘Odontomachus’ and ‘Neoponera’ in descriptive form based largely on these laboratory observations. Follows the behaviour of the workers and queens during reproduction and feeding and points out specific differences. The ants under study come from Selva Lacandona in Mexico.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 27 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1978

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Preliminary study for undergraduates.*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

animal behaviour; ants

Credits

Writer

D Fresneau; P Jaisson

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library