Hidden city at our feet: how ant colonies solve big problems with tiny rules.
Ants can form collective memory, routing around hazards they never personally encountered through pheromone trails alone.
Some ant species cultivate fungus gardens that outperform their own bodies in nutrient efficiency and resilience.
A single ant colony can reorganize its social roles like a human organization, shifting workers' tasks within hours.
Colonies can exploit rival nests by hijacking their scent, effectively swapping identities without a single fight.
Hidden city at our feet: how ant colonies solve big problems with tiny rules.
Ants can form collective memory, routing around hazards they never personally encountered through pheromone trails alone.
Some ant species cultivate fungus gardens that outperform their own bodies in nutrient efficiency and resilience.
A single ant colony can reorganize its social roles like a human organization, shifting workers' tasks within hours.
Colonies can exploit rival nests by hijacking their scent, effectively swapping identities without a single fight.
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