Seed storage behavior of Messor aciculatus and its effect on seed germination.
Author of the article:CHANG You-De1,HE Da-Han2
Author's Workplace:1.(Institute of Zoology,Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100080)2.(Agricultural College,Ning xia University,Yongning,Ningxia 750105, China)
Key Words:storage patterns; germination; Messor aciculatus(F.Smith); desert ecosystem; northwestern China
Abstract:Messor aciculatus(F.Smith)is an important seed harvester ant in the desert ecosystem of northwestern China.It harvests the seeds of more than 10 annual plants,of which Staria viridia,Salsola collina,Bassia dasypylla and Euphobia humifusa<