1. Evolutionary Biology, IST Austria (Institute of Science and Technology Austria), 3400 Klosterneuburg, Austria;2. Evolution, Genetics and Behaviour, University of Regensburg, 93040 Regensburg, Germany
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Highlights? Ant grooming leads to mechanical removal and chemical disinfection of pathogens ? Ant poison acts as disinfectant, with formic acid as the main component ? Application occurs via grooming after oral uptake and storage of the poison ? Oral poison uptake allows decontamination of groomed brood and grooming worker
