sianhilton: Dominance (8. Mär 2008 16:06)

I was wondering hypothetically if the following species shared the same habitat who would be the dominant species?
Tapinoma nigerrium
Lasius niger
Lasius emarginatus
Pheidole pallidula
Tetramorium caespitum

Simon H

KiamCameron: (8. Mär 2008 16:20)

I would say Pheidole p allidula as there population builds fast and they have soldiers... and they have alot in total in population

JimmyVe: (8. Mär 2008 19:53)

Not sure about that, maybe Lasius niger they are far the most aggressive from all. Always a tricky question. :)

badman: (8. Mär 2008 21:27)

only one way to find out...

SteveUK28: (9. Mär 2008 10:49)

I agree with Jimmy i'd have to say L.Niger Maybe Pallidula at a push but only cos of there numbers.

JimmyVe: (10. Mär 2008 18:21)

only one way to find out...

That could be through but we don't keep ants to let them fight together.

sianhilton: (10. Mär 2008 21:19)

I agree Jimmy.
My question was a Hypothetical one.
Ants should be properly looked after in captivity 'Responsibly'

But back to the dominance debate I was thinking that Tetramorium would prove to be the most dominant due to their aggressiveness, recruitment tactics and high population density.

Again difficult one to answer

JimmyVe: (11. Mär 2008 00:20)

;) You like to ask difficult questions. hehe

Trough, these facts all play part to the dominance. The more workers a colony has and how aggressive they are.

badman: (11. Mär 2008 08:45)

yeah obviously i don't expect anyone to try it. But that still is the only way to find out

SteveUK28: (11. Mär 2008 12:05)

Talking about Dominance.. Does any1 have any experince keeping Temnothorax Nylanderi with any other ants?? I know you can but i just wanan make sure before i try it.