%0 Journal Article
%T Nest Architecture Ability of Black Larger Ant ( Componotus  Sp.)
%A Paramanandham Joothi
%A Ramya Pakkirisamy
%A Malini Subramaniyan
%A Jayakumar Samidurai
%A Krishnappa Kaliyamoorthy
%A Ronald Ross Pankirias
%J Entomology and Applied Science Letters
%@ 2349-2864
%D 2024
%V 11
%N 1
%R 10.51847/E94bK9YTN2
%P 17-22
%X This study assessed the nest architecture of Black Larger Ant using low-cost white cement. Length and width of the tunnel, length, width, and diameter of the chamber, deepness of nest, and number of tunnels and chambers assessed by standard measuring tools and techniques. The average nest circumference (15.1±4.30 cm), Depth of nest (13.1±3.50 cm), number of tunnels (9.0±2.0), tunnel length (10.70±5.60), width of the tunnel (3.00±1.00), number of chambers (6.0±2.0), chamber length (3.70±1.60 cm), chamber width (2.50±1.30 cm) varied significantly. The correlation performed with the length and width of the tunnel showed a strong positive correlation (r=0.54) (n=52). It also noticed that, whenever increasing the tunnel length simultaneously width of the tunnel also increased. Tunnel direction was identified in favor of identifying the other environmental factors like water sources of the nest. It was noticed that, the nest tunnel direction maximum in the west (29%) followed by east and south directions. The majority of the nests studied were irregular, while a few noticed round shapes. Initially, it is essential to provide a description. However, comprehending the intricate structure of the nest necessitates a more extensive analysis. This analysis should encompass how specific structures enhance the overall fitness of the social organism and the underlying mechanisms via which this enhancement occurs within the colony.
%U https://easletters.com/article/nest-architecture-ability-of-black-larger-ant-componotus-sp-ibz7uedx0xrfswh