Influences of Spatial Attractors on Pogonomyrmex rugosus Nest Distributions in the Chihuahuan Desert, New Mexico

Authors

  • Daniel P. Dugas New Mexico State University

Keywords:

ants, spatial distribution, edges, Pogonomyrmex rugosus, harvester ant

Abstract

The spatial distributions of desert harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex rugosus)

Author Biography

  • Daniel P. Dugas, New Mexico State University
    New Mexico State University
    Department of Geography
    P.O. Box 30001, MSC MAP
    Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003

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2011-12-31

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Vol. 15 (2011)

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