Study of the chemistry and behaviour of the Australian Red Bull Ant being undertaken by a research team in which a colony of ants is re-established in the laboratory under controlled conditions. Using close-up photography, dissection techniques and behavioural experiments research is undertaken in developing methods of control by other than chemical means. Suitable for secondary years 7-12.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502814
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Biological research
Animals & Wildlife → Insect pests - Biological control
Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)