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Rock ants favor left turns in unfamiliar crevices

Directional bias may help when encountering predators or making group decisions

tiny rock ant

TURNING TEST  This tiny rock ant probably has a tendency to turn left when exploring the forking corridors of red-roofed simulated nesting chamber, says a new lab test.  

E.R. Hunt

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

Rock ants show a lefty bias when picking which way to turn in strange, dark places.