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Do insects have an analog of money?

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kogemyaka, 28.01.2018 18:52

Do insects (most likely all social things) have an analog of money? For example, the queen ant secretes pheromones and transmits them to special ants. And dalshete in turn share them with others forcing them to do useful work.

Or are all actions based on instincts?

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28.01.2018 20:01, ИНО

Money is a purely human and purely harmful invention. The insects didn't fall that low. But the pheromones that work in the way you describe do exist, though not in ants, but in termites, and their function is different: suppression of reproduction. Working insects work on their own accord. Although for some, a kick in the ass from the uterus helps to quickly get involved in the work.

This post was edited INO-28.01.2018 20: 06

13.03.2018 9:16, Lira1

I think this is something far-fetched. What is the equivalent of money that insects can give?. Of course not.

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