The distribution of foraging wood-ants (Formica lugubris Zett.) in relation to the distribution of aphids

作者: J. H. Sudd

DOI: 10.1007/BF02223987

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摘要: The aphidsCinara pini andC. pinea are tended byFormica lugubris on young trees ofPinus sylvestris. Ants begin to forage the in April before aphid colonies have developed. Trees within 5 m of plot edge carry 2–3 times number ants as 5, 6 and 12 from edge.

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