Abstract
ABSTRACTUsing the geometric framework for the first time in a field study of ant nutritional biology, we show that Ectatomma ruidum colonies actively regulate protein–carbohydrate intake, self‐selecting a carbohydrate‐biased diet. These data, combined with quantitative recruitment data, provide a more comprehensive understanding of colony‐level nutritional requirements of ants.Abstract in Spanish is available at http://www.blackwell‐synergy.com/loi/btp
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