Emergent Problem Solving
For Lasius Niger ants, [Franks, 89] observed:
- regulation of 1 degree celcius range;
- forming bridges;
- raiding specific areas for food;
- building and protecting nest;
- sorting brood and food items;
- cooperating in carrying large items;
- emigration of a colony;
- finding shortest route from nest to food source;
- preferentially exploiting the richest food source available.