Comparison of Laboratory Rhythms in Several Species and Genera of Ants

<p>Few simultaneous comparative studies of functional diversity have been made at the genus level. Four genera (Pogonomyrmex, Veromessor, Formica, Myrmecocystus) of ants were compared, two of them represented by two species each. Under controlled temperatures, in alternating light and dark, there was more difference in phase of rhythm among than within genera. This evidence adds to previous field evidence for a taxonomic explanation of such diversity in ants.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts (MA)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Biology

Year

1975

Author dc:creator

• Soong, Siu-Ming A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Elwood S. McCluskey
• Leonard R. Brand
• Conrad D. Clausen

• Biology
• Entomology
• Ants -- Behavior; Rhythm

Statement dc:rights

• This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/938

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsrepository.llu.edu:etd-1890