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Ponera Workers

Started By Yuki , Jul 8 2017 11:00 PM

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#1 Offline Yuki - Posted July 8 2017 - 11:00 PM

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I remember reading that when certain ponera colonies lose their queen, the workers 'joust' to determine who becomes the next queen. Is it possible to then start a colony from a single worker?


#2 Offline T.C. - Posted July 9 2017 - 4:39 PM

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Nope.
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#3 Offline Yuki - Posted July 9 2017 - 8:48 PM

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Thanks for the response. Thought I'd ask.


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