Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(6), P. e28417 - e28417
Published: March 1, 2024
Subterranean termites construct a network of tunnels beneath the ground, comprising main tunnel and branch tunnels. While do not that turn back in "U" shape, intersection often forms closed curved structures (a loop). The loop structure can have either positive or negative effect on transport efficiency food transportation. However, little research has been conducted impact (E) due to technical difficulties associated with direct observation. In this study, we used an individual-based model simulate termite behavior during transportation within composed tunnel. incorporates four control variables: number introduced simulated (k1), probability using when walking towards nest site (k2 k3), length (k4). simulation results reveal E value is high for (k2, k3) = (high, high), (low, low), high) relatively short. long, only low) high). We found these are primarily influenced by frequency traffic jams. Therefore, would benefit from adopting strategies reduce occurrence jams Discussion section, briefly touch strategy ecological perspective.
Language: Английский