Publications by authors named "Erich Junge"
Social isolation and brain development in the ant Camponotus floridanus.
Naturwissenschaften
June 2016
Article Synopsis
- Social interactions are crucial for the healthy development of social animals, particularly those with complex social structures.
- Ants raised in isolation showed impaired growth of mushroom bodies, which are important for learning and memory, highlighting the need for social interaction in their development.
- The study suggests that social isolation negatively affects both brain development and behavior in the ant species Camponotus floridanus.