Characterization of Acromyrmex subterraneus brunneus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) young nests in a fragment of the neotropical forest

Young nests of Acromyrmex subterraneus brunneus are characterized by refuse soil in the exterior of the nest, a single fungus chamber 11 to 20 cm deep in relation to soil surface and internal volume ranging from 0.3 to 1.5 liters. These nidification patterns are important characteristics for identif...

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Published in:Revista árvore 2004-04, Vol.28 (2), p.309-312
Main Authors: Camargo, R. de S, Forti, L.C, Lopes, J.F, Andrade, A.P.P. de
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
FLORESTA
FORESTRY
FORESTS
FORMICIDAE
FORMIGA
HIMENOPTERO
NEST BOXES
NINHO
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Summary:Young nests of Acromyrmex subterraneus brunneus are characterized by refuse soil in the exterior of the nest, a single fungus chamber 11 to 20 cm deep in relation to soil surface and internal volume ranging from 0.3 to 1.5 liters. These nidification patterns are important characteristics for identifying and understanding the interactions between species and their habitats. Ninhos jovens de Acromyrmex subterraneus brunneus caracterizam-se pela terra solta no exterior do ninho, por ter uma única câmara de fungo com profundidade de 11 a 20 cm em relação à superfície do solo e por ter volume interno variando de 0,3 a 1,5 litros. Estes padrões de nidificação são caracteres importantes para a identificação e o conhecimento das interações da espécie com o seu habitat.
ISSN:0100-6762
1806-9088
1806-9088
0100-6762
DOI:10.1590/S0100-67622004000200017