Leaf tissue transport as a function of loading ratio in the leaf-cutting ant Atta cephalotes

被引:16
作者
Burd, M [1 ]
机构
[1] Monash Univ, Dept Biol Sci, Melbourne, Vic 3800, Australia
关键词
foraging; load carriage; locomotion; rate maximisation;
D O I
10.1046/j.1365-2311.2001.00334.x
中图分类号
Q96 [昆虫学];
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[No abstract available]
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页码:551 / 556
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