Perdurable Artificial Nests and Maintenance of Developed Colonies
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Results: Applied Research and Science Outreach Regarding Leaf‐Cutting Ants in Laboratory Conditions
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Conclusion
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Successfully collecting and maintaining colonies in different types of nests under laboratory conditions allows the development of general research and can promote science outreach. Since file-tested colonies are difficult to monitor, this protoco
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Here, a protocol is described to successfully collect and maintain healthy Atta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) ant colonies in laboratory conditions. Additionally, different nest types and configurations are detailed together with possible experimental procedures.