Tandem Running
- Pronunciation
- /TAN-dem RUN-ning/
- Category
- Behavior
Definition
A form of recruitment behavior where one ant leads another worker to a food source or new nest site, observed in certain species of ants.
Etymology
From Latin 'tandem' meaning 'together' and 'running'.
Example
Many species of ants use tandem running to guide nestmates to newly discovered resources.
Related Terms
- Recruitment
- Ant Communication
Usage Notes
Tandem running is a sophisticated method of recruitment in ants, involving tactile and pheromonal signals.