Ant colonies defy aging patterns as death risk falls and reproduction rises
Getting older usually brings a higher risk of death and declining reproduction. Yet for western harvester ant colonies, the opposite occurs. As a colony gets older, it becomes less likely to die and more likely to reproduce.
Getting older usually brings a higher risk of death and declining reproduction. Yet for western harvester ant colonies, the opposite occurs. As a colony gets older, it becomes less likely to die and more likely to reproduce. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking certification. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.
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