GENEVA - A species of ants is capable of treating the leg wounds of nestmates, including through biting off the injured appendage to prevent fatal infection and enable more in the colony to survive, a team of scientists from European and Japanese universities has found.
Sorry. This article is no longer available.
Sorry, this article was first published more than three months ago and is temporarily unavailable.
Once the upcoming introduction of a paid membership system is fully operational, paid members will have access to all our stories.
Free Membership Provides
Newsletter from Editorial Team and access to archive articles from past three months.
By continuing, you agree to the Terms of Use,
and Privacy Policy.
