Sociality and a sense of smell: receptor organ evolution in ants

这项研究提供了新的见解社会识别昆虫利用一种新的技术来调查接触信息素的化学感觉检测的作用。其主要影响将是确保澳大利亚保持其在这一领域的高研究形象，并通过监督和指导研究生促进研究培训。 最后，我们的研究将有助于我们了解主要跨国蚂蚁害虫物种的“成功”，这些信息可能在管理策略中被证明是有用的。

This research provides novel insights into social recognition in insects by capitalising on a new technique to investigate the role of chemosensory detection of contact pheromones. The primary impact will be to ensure that Australia maintains its high research profile in this field, and by contributing to research training through supervising and mentoring research students. Finally, our research will contribute to our understanding of the 'success' of major trans-global ant pest species, information that could prove useful in management strategies.