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

这项研究通过利用一种新技术来研究接触信息素的化学感觉检测的作用，为昆虫的社会识别提供了新的见解。主要影响将是确保澳大利亚在该领域保持其高研究知名度，并通过监督和指导研究学生为研究培训做出贡献。最后，我们的研究将有助于我们理解主要跨全球蚂蚁害虫物种的“成功”，这些信息可能被证明对管理策略有用。

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.