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CSEF · 2017 Zoology

Emilio A. Arroyo · St. Catherine of Alexandria, Riverside, Riverside County

Overview

Objectives/Goals By conducting an experiment using natural sugar and artificial sugar substitutes, determine whether ants have the ability to communicate the quality of a food source through the use of trial pheromones. Methods/Materials Conduct tests using natural sugar solutions and artificial sweetener solutions, whereby ants are provided with several foraging choices. The ants are counted in 15-minute intervals, in each plastic cup containing the solutions, to determne the ants' preference of sweeteners. Results The data from Tests 1A and 1B showed that ants preferred the natural sugars the most, and Test 2 showed that ants preferred the mid-level sugar concentration solution. Conclusions/Discussion The data supported the hypothesis where it was predicted that ants would prefer the natural sugars over the artificial sugar substitutes.

Summary statement

Research and experimentation to determine whether trail pheromones can communicate the quality of a food source.

Help received

My father taught me how to obtain scientific research papers, and reviewed my report and display board.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2017 Zoology · Entry J2301

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