So, when I am doing hobby things I often forget 2 things..
1. Time...
2. Taking photos...
What happened...
Queen moved from the funky tube-setup she came in to a fresh test-tube setup.
I left the dark cover off the old tube and put it on the new one overnight, so slowly increasing light intensity from the rising sun would be the 1st (indirect) light they saw. When I woke up they had moved to the clean new tube.
I created a smaller out-world for this tiny 10 worker Lasius Niger colony then posted in a previous post.
Hooked it all up and here it is...
Yes, the test-tube is under the dark cover (microfiber black sun-glasses cover sack thingy.)
In the intricate world of ants, one can observe a remarkable phenomenon known as stigmergy, a fascinating form of indirect communication and organization. Stigmergy plays a crucial role in shaping the behavior and collective intelligence of ant colonies. This phenomenon, derived from the Greek words "stigma" (sign) and "ergon" (work), offers valuable insights into the decentralized and self-organizing nature of ant societies. Let's delve into the captivating world of stigmergy and explore how ants utilize this mechanism to accomplish complex tasks. At first glance, an ant colony may appear as a chaotic and bustling environment, with numerous individuals scurrying about. However, upon closer observation, one can discern a pattern emerging from this apparent chaos. Ants exhibit an innate ability to work collaboratively towards common goals, such as constructing intricate nests or foraging for food. Stigmergy provides the framework through which this cooperative ...
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