Transitional carpenter ants, not experienced nurses, treat injured nestmates. This challenges assumptions that expertise dictates task allocation in social insect hierarchies.
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3 Jul 2026 10 hours ago 1 min read
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Carpenter ants in colonies have a complex social hierarchy, with different castes performing distinct roles. In colonies studied by researchers, it's