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Algorithms for task allocation in ants. (A study of temporal polyethism: Theory) (1993)

Tofts, Chris

Springer

Bulletin of mathematical biology 55 (1993), S. 891-918

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ISSN: 1522-9602

Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Topics: Biology , Mathematics

Notes: Abstract We present an algorithm for allocating individual ants to tasks that relies solely on task change being caused by the unavailability of work. We prove that such an algorithm will allocate the correct number of individuals to each job. Furthermore, we can demonstrate that if such an algorithm is used then an age structure emerges over the ants performing the various tasks. This matches closely with the weak temporal structure over tasks that is observed in Sendova-Franks and Franks (1993. Division of labour in ants nests within highly variable environments. (A study of temporal polyethism: experimental).Bull. math. Biol. 55, 75–96).

Type of Medium: Electronic Resource

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02460691

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