Activity pattern of harvester ants (Messor spp.) in the Negev desert ecosystem

Y. Steinberger, H. Leschner, A. Shmida

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    Abstract

    The major food source of Messor is plant material, especially seeds. The main factors affecting ant activity are probably seed availability and air temperature. The food collecting strategy of the ants also plays an important role in determining activity. -from Authors

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)169-176
    Number of pages8
    JournalJournal of Arid Environments
    Volume23
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1992

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