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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Internest aggression and identification of possible nestmate discrimination pheromones in polygynous antFormica montana
Author(s):		Henderson G; Andersen JF; Phillips JK; Jeanne RL;
Address:		"Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin, 53706, Madison, Wisconsin"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1990
Volume:		16
Issue:		7
Page Number:		2217 - 2228
DOI:		10.1007/BF01026932
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Polygynous ant species often monopolize patchily distributed habitats and tolerate neighboring conspecifics while aggressively attacking other ant species. We determined that internest aggression occurs in the polygynous ant,Formica montana. We report for the first time the identities of cuticular hydrocarbons ofF. montana and present results of their possible role in nestmate recognition. Cuticular hydrocarbons contribute differentially to class discrimination, certain hydrocarbons being more class distinct"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEHenderson, G Andersen, J F Phillips, J K Jeanne, R L eng 1990/07/01 J Chem Ecol. 1990 Jul; 16(7):2217-28. doi: 10.1007/BF01026932"