Collective behavior
- Underlying mechanisms and ecological context of variation in exploratory behavior of the Argentine ant, Linepithema humile
Summary: Exploratory behavior in the Argentine ant is persistent and linked to the expression of the foraging gene. Workers outside the nest are more exploratory than those inside.
- Bi-directional movement characteristics of Camponotus japonicus ants during nest relocation
Summary: Quantitative study of the bi-directional flow of ants (Camponotus japonicus) on a narrow path highlights the importance of cooperation to maintain movement efficiency.
- The neurogenetics of group behavior in Drosophila melanogaster
Summary: We highlight studies that exploited computational tools and the genetic accessibility and rich social life of Drosophila melanogaster to reveal molecular and neuronal determinants of social networks and collective behavior.
- Collective selection of food patches in Drosophila
Summary: Fruit flies make collective foraging decisions, the dynamics and magnitude of which vary with group size and composition.