Abstract
Few simultaneous comparative studies of functional diversity have been made at the genus level. Four genera (Pogonomyrmex, Veromessor, Formica, Myrmecocystus) of ants were compared, two of them represented by two species each. Under controlled temperatures, in alternating light and dark, there was more difference in phase of rhythm among than within genera. This evidence adds to previous field evidence for a taxonomic explanation of such diversity in ants.
LLU Discipline
Biology
Department
Biology
School
Graduate School
First Advisor
Elwood S. McCluskey
Second Advisor
Leonard R. Brand
Third Advisor
Conrad D. Clausen
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Degree Level
M.A.
Year Degree Awarded
1975
Date (Title Page)
1-1975
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Ants -- Behavior; Rhythm
Type
Thesis
Page Count
vi; 17
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Soong, Siu-Ming A., "Comparison of Laboratory Rhythms in Several Species and Genera of Ants" (1975). Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects. 938.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/938
Collection
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Collection Website
http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/
Repository
Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives