Variation in Ants' Chemical Recognition Signals across Vineyard Agroecosystems.

ABSTRACT: Ant evolutionary success depends mainly on the coordination of colony members, who recognize nestmates based on the cuticular hydrocarbon (CHC) profile of their epicuticle. While several studies have examined variations in this crucial factor for colony identity, few have investigated the anthropic impact on CHC profiles, and none have focused on Lasius paralienus. Here, we surveyed the changes in L. paralienus CHC assemblages across agroecosystems and assessed whether different vineyard management influences these profiles. Soil sampling within ant nests and in close surroundings was performed to measure microhabitat variations. Our results show that the cuticular chemical composition of Lasius paralienus is mainly affected by the differences between areas, with an ex

SUBMITTER: Hais A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11477430 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature