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Collection and Long-Term Maintenance of Leaf-Cutting Ants (Atta) in Laboratory Conditions
 

Collection and Long-Term Maintenance of Leaf-Cutting Ants (Atta) in Laboratory Conditions

Article DOI: 10.3791/64154-v • 10:11 min • August 30th, 2022
August 30th, 2022 •
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1Institute of Biosciences, Department of General and Applied Biology, Laboratory of Leaf-cutting Ants, São Paulo State University, 2Institute of Psychology, Laboratory Walter Hugo Cunha, São Paulo University

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Here, a protocol is described to successfully collect and maintain healthy Atta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) ant colonies in laboratory conditions. Additionally, different nest types and configurations are detailed together with possible experimental procedures.

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Keywords: Leaf-cutting Ants Atta Laboratory Conditions Colony Collection Colony Maintenance Nuptial Flight Queen Collection Fungus Garden Nest Setup Controlled Environment Water Management
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