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Inside the ant colony - Deborah M. Gordon

2014-07-08

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Ants have one of the most complex social organizations in the animal kingdom; they live in structured colonies that contain different types of members who perform specific roles. Sound familiar? Deborah M. Gordon explains the way these incredible creatures mate, communicate and source food, shedding light on how their actions can mimic and inform our own behavior.

Lesson by Deborah M. Gordon, animation by Steve Belfer Creative Inc.


Welcome to the Ant Colony
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How Do Worker Ants Decide What To Do and When
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Movement Patterns
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Recruitment
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