Wound Care in Matabele Ants (VIDEO)

University of Würzburg

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Example of wound care performed with metapleural gland secretions collected from the gland of the individual providing care. The infected ant is marked in white. We first observe wound care by the nursing ant, followed by the collection of metapleural gland secretions using the forelegs to reach the gland and mouth and finally application of metapleural gland secretions on the wound.

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Erik Frank / University of Wuerzburg

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