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jimimardlin: Lasius niger gathering grass seeds (2. Nov 2014 11:50)

If Lasius niger dont eat grass seeds then why do they gather them to there nest.

Barristan: Re: Lasius niger gathering grass seeds (4. Nov 2014 15:02)

They don't eat the seed itself but the Elaiosome it is rich in lipids and proteins and a lot of ant species collect it.

jimimardlin: Re: Lasius niger gathering grass seeds (4. Nov 2014 17:43)

Thank you