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Scientists simulating ant swarms find a 'first mover' can set the colony in motion

phys.org · 1hShare

In ant colonies, a single ant can be the catalyst for a wave of mob activity, launching brief bursts of coordinated movement involving hundreds or even thousands of swarming workers, according to new simulations from New Jersey Institute of Technology.

First report: Ant Colonies Pulsate Like a Living Circuit and One Single Ant Can Start It — zmescience.com, 2d