Polyethism and comparability of termite choice assays in a model system using Microcerotermes turnen (Termitidae: Termitinae): Implications for standardised testing techniques

Sociobiology

Volumn 48, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 741-758

  Stewart, Aaron D ^a   Zalucki, Myron P ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Exploratory behavior; Feeding behavior; Foraging; Isoptera; Preference

Indexed keywords

ISOPTERA; MICROCEROTERMES; TERMITIDAE; TERMITINAE;

EID: 33750599655     PISSN: 03616525     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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