We present a visual guide to disease defense behaviors in leaf-cutting ants, with individual clips and accompanying definitions, illustrated in an experimental infection scenario. Our main aim is to help other researchers recognize key defensive behaviors and to provide a common understanding for future research in this field.
Nilsson-Møller, S., Poulsen, M., Innocent, T. M. A Visual Guide for Studying Behavioral Defenses to Pathogen Attacks in Leaf-Cutting Ants. J. Vis. Exp. (140), e58420, doi:10.3791/58420 (2018).