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Ant Population Dynamics: Observations at Forest/Pasture Boundary

This study provides insights into ant population dynamics at the forest/pasture boundary, identifying four different ant species over an 80-minute period. The ants displayed varying behaviors, including feeding on toilet paper and interactions between species. The experiment suggests the need for more extensive observation to understand competitive dynamics fully. Notably, the small brown ants did not return after the small black ants and striped abdomen ants dominated the area.

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Ant Population Dynamics: Observations at Forest/Pasture Boundary

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  1. Ant Population Dynamics at the Forest/Pasture Boundary Diana Hsing-hsing Kristin Madigan

  2. Summary of Data • We encountered four different ant species over the 80 minute time period. • Small, black ant • Tiny, red ant • Small, brown ant • Striped abdomen ant • We also encountered a slug and a red-headed fly.

  3. Observations • The ants began to appear after 20 minutes. • They did not approach the food; instead, they sucked the juices out of the toilet paper. • Most of the ants were discovered on the under side of the toilet paper.

  4. Conclusions • We think this experiment may be more effective when given more time. • Thus, we are unsure of the competitive dynamics of the species because the data is insufficient. • However, we have observed that the small brown ants did not return after the small black ants and striped abdomen ants began to dominate the scene.

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